City treks & styrofoam cups

Polite and composed, I graciously offered up my seat to a frail and fragile elder woman with sparkling grey hair, wearing a vintage red pea-coat and a cozy beige scarf. She was carrying a grocery bag and struggling to board. 

Newsflash.
I am no perfect citizen.
I am not the most gracious and genuine human being. 
I just know that if someone didn't pay the same respect to my Grandmother 

I would raise absolute Hell. 

A week prior, as I was getting up for my stop, a young man deliberately raced ahead of an older woman for my seat, grabbed for his headphones to plug in and threw his hood over his head to pretend he was sleeping.

I couldn't tell if I was more appalled by his deliberate lack of common sense, or the fact that now-a-days etiquette, compassion, and simple manners, are nothing more than a selfish attempt for a comfier ride. 

I see, I hear, and I take in a variety of different scenarios each and every day. I take the time to listen to stories, watch couples interact and observe peoples mannerisms, all while sipping my morning coffee and gazing at the city scenery outside.  I take great pleasure in my quiet time to just observe. And ever-so-Lindsea-like.. 
Jot down how I feel about it. 

Today's latest and greatest begins with this memo and reflection on why I feel so drawn to write.

"There came to a point where there wasn't any space left in my head, I had to get it out, I had to release them. I had to write these damn things off my mind. After that, things just seemed to flow more easily. What followed was action, which I've come to learn now is the greater half of the battle. The part I thought would do itself, but never did. I craved to prove these thoughts that were conceived in my head, born on paper, and alive on Earth. As Mother Teresa said, "Let us touch the dying, the poor, the lonely and the unwanted, according to the graces we have received. Let us not be ashamed of slow to do the humble work."

Do not be afraid, embarrassed, or shy to make an appropriate statement.
If you see wrong, address it.
If you see right, praise it.


xo. Love and Humbleness p&p's

  

Pup Priorities

In honor of my new fur baby, let me remind us all of the importance in simplicity. 
The basics,
the necessities,
Those little things that are most of the time all we need and more.

I read in a poem called, 'a Dogs Purpose,' the elements of these simple appreciations. 

“If a dog was the teacher you would learn things like: 

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them. 

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.  

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy. 

Take naps. 

Stretch before rising.

 Run, romp, and play daily. 

Thrive on attention and let people touch you. 

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.. On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.  

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body. 

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk. 

Be loyal. 

Never pretend to be something you're not.

 If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it. 

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

 ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY.” 

I think this is a great thing for us to remember. Much like a child’s mind, carefree and vulnerable. 

Now go on and be a Pup, my friends.

Before you go, meet Kolby, my little Golden prince.
xo

Hey you, it's me.. You.

“This brings me to the problem with love. It woos you in like a lamb headed toward the slaughter. It steals your heart with promises that seem almost too good to be true, and then you discover that was exactly right.”

We are victims of blaming our circumstances in regards to how bitter our hearts are, our souls are, but I've thought and I've thought a lot. 

What would I say now to all the people that did me wrong in my past, did me wrong today, and will do me wrong in the future. But the true test is, 'how will I react to the same people that broke me down and told me I couldn't?' 

When all is said and done we can think it won’t matter at the end of the day. You know, make amends, and let it roll of your shoulders. Have a calm peace of mind and come out a little better. 

The truth is it hurts and sometimes it’s going to hurt a little harder then you expected. 

But the only thing bitterness will do is blind you from seeing clearly into a world that’s filled with love and compassion. Bitterness is loves enemy. It causes you to live with a detached, unforgiving mentality; unable and incapable to see any love at all. 

I think at one point or another we have all been blinded by a bitter haze in our souls.. 
Keep your eyes open and remained planted in stability. Karma has a mysterious way of holding your hand in support while you do the right things. As much as we’d all love to see the bullies, the assholes, the guy that cut you off on the highway this morning, or that first love that broke your heart, get sprayed by a muddy tire and left stranded on a deserted island with no food, clothes or water.. 
Remember to have forgiveness.

At points in our own lives we will degrade people, sometimes intentionally, sometimes not. We will be hypocrites, liars, thieves, bullies and cheaters. We are all sinners, imperfect and human. We are also brothers and sisters of an accepting and understanding God who gave us the ability to love and learn from each other as equals. He has patience with each and every one of us if we bring Him into our hearts and let Him. 

In the process of your journey you will coincidentally learn more about yourself then you’d ever like to find out. It’s scary and it’s definitely not easy. 

Don’t stop your search. Seek every bit of unbearable truth that you can uncover about yourself.

The process of self discovery is the road less traveled by. What you find for the first time is that of which was already initially there. Don’t be afraid to question yourself. Under every flaw, and every fault, our relationships with ourselves are above all others. You are an in depth and diverse spirit. 

Seek your journey.

xo