my club sandwich life: journey

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

journey

"your journey has molded you for your greater good,

and it was exactly what it needed to be.

don't think that you've lost time.

it took each and every situation you have encountered

to bring you to the now.

and now is right on time."

- asha tyson

i was talking with a newer friend the other day when she gave me "the look"
the holy crap i can't believe the words coming out of your mouth look.
we were talking about our families and how a one day siesta would be wonderful.
to fully understand our family right now, i had to catch her up to speed of the events of the past.

i think that when people enter our lives, the best ones, take us as we are at that moment and continue through this journey of life with us. they don't question the past. they see you for who you are right now and love you no matter what your baggage.

the look on my friend's face while i was talking about the many changes in my life through the years was this combination of sadness, wonder and understanding. it stayed with me for a while.
i can still see it. it was one of those "aha" moments.

but then it got me to thinking...what would i say to myself at
12 years old...
19 years old...
22 years old...
30 years old...
to provide comfort and reassurance...

i know i would ponder my words very carefully...

"this is just an imprint on your life, you will not be defined by this, rather changed by it.
change is a part of life. and it sucks sometimes. be patient.
know that you are loved. things can be replaced, but memories last forever.
cherish each one.
and in that moment when you feel that you are at the bottom of a very deep hole, look up.
i guarantee there will be an outstretched hand waiting to help pull you out."

i am a firm believer that things happen for a reason.
i don't always know how they fit into this plan that has been laid out for me.
but for today,
i will take a deep breath and savor the beauty of this great day
and where i am at this very moment.