mk’s Universe
Better than reality.Archive for July, 2007
Gratitude and appreciation.
Hey, bloggers! I want to share a revelation I had yesterday. 
Remember to appreciate those that appreciate you.
Let me explain how I came to this. I think a lot of people can relate when I say I have a fear of not making the most out of life, of not being “carpe diem” enough, of not doing what I should be doing, of not living life at 100% capacity. Because time moves by so, so fast. When we were young, it felt like a year’s time would go on forever, and as we grow older (and hopefully wiser), time seems to disappear in the blink of an eye. It’s easy for me to feel that I’m constantly running out of time. I’m working on reframing my mindset so I can feel that I have plenty of time for anything, and thus become a more productive and fulfilled person.
I believe one of the ways we can maximize the quality of our lives is through gratitude. We should all be grateful for what we’ve got. Because one day, we might not have it anymore. So we have to be grateful now for what we have now. And a part of that is to appreciate those that appreciate you.
What’s right for me.
I have been thinking about my future, and there’s still so many variables. So much potential, and yet many ways it can go awry.
This is what I do know: I don’t want to try and fit myself in somewhere that doesn’t feel right to me. I don’t believe I’ll ever be happy that way. If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t. I only get one life so I want to enjoy it. That’s the way I’m thinking about things anyway. There have been things in life that when I encounter them, the stars align, and it feels right from the get-go. I’m constantly in search of things that give me that feeling.
First post!
Hello, bloggers! This is my first post ever on WordPress. Stay awhile!
I don’t fancy myself as much of a blogger, but perhaps all that can change.
I’ve only really used Xanga in the past, but lately that’s gone to waste. Perhaps I just need a fresh start. (And Xanga was so ‘04! 
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Thanks for stopping by! Here’s to new beginnings!
