Fallen Angels

There are those people, that we come across in life, that we all seem to believe are angels, that have fallen from Heaven, to help better the world, somehow.

More often than we may realize, we are provided the opportunity to be one of these types of people.

We often take for granted, the fact that we surround ourselves with people whom we love and care about.

We forget to reach out and touch other people's lives, through love.

Whenever we see someone in need, as humans, our instinct is to ignore them, and keep pushing forward.

But, so many times in our lives, we stumble, and expect to be helped up by these so called 'fallen angels'.

What's the issue?

We expect things from others that we cannot find in ourselves.

I encourage you to be like a fallen angel, and reach out to those in need around you, and let them see what it feels like to encounter a 'fallen angel'.

You never know when you may need that angel's help.

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Courage is not something that you are born with.

Courage is not inherited.

Courage is not a present tied up with pretty ribbons.

Courage is not able to be purchased.

Courage is not something that a teacher can teach you in a classroom.

Courage is found within your heart.

It is there to help you face the unknown, say something you could have never pictured yourself saying, and to do something you might not have ever done.

It can be found in many places.

It can be found in a small child, reciting their ABCs infront of the class.

It can be found in a teenage boy, putting his helmet on his head, as he takes the football field.

It can be found in a teacher, teaching a class.

It can be found in people that live in countries where Christianity is forbidden, but yet they choose to practice it.

But, most importantly, it can be found inside of your heart.

Yes, that is right.

Inside of your heart.

Embarking on a journey can seem scary, but if you search inside of your heart, somewhere there is the courage to take action, and begin that journey.

Don't talk yourself out of doing or saying whatever it is that you may want to do or say, but don't have the courage to.

Just seek out that courage, and don't let go of it once you find it.

Use it, and don't hide it again without doing so.

You never know what could have happened, had you had the courage to go on with whatever it was.

I often times wish that I'd have had the courage to do a lot of things, but I never had anyone tell me how to find my courage.

I'm finding it, now, little by little.

Although it may seem like a very slow process, it is definitely worth my while.

Because, without courage, I may never have been able to do some of the things I have done in the past year of my life.

And, what I'm going to do within the next years to come.

The Unbalancing Things

Many things in life unbalance us.

Some things are left to be unsaid.

Some things are hard to understand.

Some things occur to teach a lesson.

Some things just happen, and have no explanation.

Whether or not we choose to accept it, is up to us.

There is a saying that goes something like:

"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

I like that. A lot.

It is so true.

Many things, we wish we could change, but cannot.

But, the things we can change are often pushed to the side, so that we can continue trying to change what can't be undone.

And the wisdom to see the difference between the two, is often no where inside of our minds.

Some things recently happened in the lives of those around me, that cannot be understood as easily as one would like.

Right now, their lives are unbalanced, and pained.

Broken, and sorrowed.

And there lies what no one can change.

No one can change what cannot be undone.

Those that I care about cannot be healed of their pain at my command.

It takes time.

But, as humans, we all see things differently.

We take it upon ourselves to attempt to heal the wounds of our loved ones, when we cannot.

We often find ourselves becoming frustrated when our efforts do not work.

But, we still don't give in.

So, why not turn that saying up there, into a prayer?

It will work. Trust in God, with all your heart, and it will.

The ones we care for, and cannot help, we can only let time and the presence of God help.

That is the only way that their lives will ever become fully balanced again.

To my hurting friends, whom I cherish:

I love you, with all of my heart. I'm here for you, always. Please don't ever forget it.