I have a heart, beating inside, one in which I find security, one in which I confide. There's love in there, I know it - but to show this would be folly, no one wants to see caring anymore. Keep to myself, that's the plan. Look out for number one, you're the only one that matters... but why does the world feel so cold, when my heart - it feels so warm?
The world is so full of hearts like these, and I know this because deep down, we're similar in more ways than we think. We've all got a selfish part inside of us, the part that only wants to look out for number one, the part that could care less about the pain of others. But flip that. We also have a part inside of us that cares so intensely, so radically, that it is amazing to see it. Because we rarely do. This week, the word that's been on my heart is compassion. Compassion, caring and sympathy for the less fortunate. Jimmy brought a concerning point to the table yesterday. We are self-absorbed to some degree, and some may find this to be completely fine. However, I think that all of us have been shown examples, both in whom we believe and the people around us, the effects of what selfless actions can do in someone's life. Little things make a big difference, and I hope that in time, more people come to realize this. What you may find inconsequential in your life could mean an enormous amount in the lives of others. These are my thoughts, these recent days of hiatus. Show the world you care, because Earth's fire can't warm anyone's heart if you have the match to start it.
2 comments:
Odum, you have such great insight and I really enjoy reading it and thinking about it. I am starting to like these "breaks" :P all these great thoughts just pouring out. haha
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Thanks Ian. I used to think blogs were stupid and a waste of time, but over the past few months, I've found that it is an amazing outlet for one's thoughts and feelings... It helps me speak with the voice that would otherwise stay silent.
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