We are nothing but temporary structures in an infinite reality.
Time does not stop.
Not for anybody.
Not for anything.
We are all slaves to time-
Rather we have become slaves of time.
We live in fear of wasting time,
Yet we have so little quality hours.
We're constantly wrapped up in time,
Worrying about what obligation we must fulfill next.
Why?
Time is entirely about the present.
Close your eyes and take in your surroundings.
Cherish the moment.
The past can't be relived,
And the future is unknown.
Our existence is so limited on this beautiful planet,
So why not live life embracing the present moment?

No matter how hard you try, it is impossible to teach creativity.
Society tells all of us to be creative and original,
That we all shouldn't be afraid of expressing ourselves.
This all holds true,
For we should be proud of who we are.
However,
How is originality possible when we are taught to conform?
We're taught from day one to only use certain colors.
To read, write, and think a certain way.
If we don't adhere to this "certain way,"
Then we are seen as wrong.
Unintelligent.
We're all expected to be this one, cookie cutter student.
A one size fits all type of person.
What happened to our originality instilled deep down within us?
There is no wrong way to express YOURself.
The education system is the great inhibitor to our creativity.
Creativity may be impossible to teach, but it sure is possible to unteach.

You're alive, but are you really living?

You have your head wrapped around your phone. You burry your face in your pillow every night, thinking about every problem you have to face the next morning. You're facing yourself in the mirror wondering how in the world you will cover that humungous blemish that made itself at home in the middle of your forehead.

Now, let me ask why.
Why do trivial things like this matter?

They don't.

In those precious moments, you have missed so many great things...

You were too busy on your phone to see the way the sun rises so beautifully in your bedroom window. You were so caught up in your own problems that you forgot to look around and see all the problems the world has solved. You were so entranced in the mirror, focusing on that blemish that you failed to notice your beauty, your self worth.

Now, let me ask you again.
You're alive, but are you really living?

help us cope
heal
hurt
inspire.

express
communicate
share
speak.

choose your words wisely
and speak them loud and clear
because the power of a word is unbound.

In the small things.
Cooking a meal
Wiping away someone's tears
Dancing like no one is watching
Sharing an ice cream cone
Kisses on the cheek
Riding bikes through the park
Asking "how was your day"
A smile
Handmade notes
Saying thank you
Holding the door
Squeezing her hand
Hugs
Surprises
Watching a movie on the couch
Tucking her into bed
Making sure she's home safe
Compliments
Eye contact
Cuddles
Sharing a meal
Walks
Holding hands

I lost myself
Somewhere between the lines of
LOVE
And
HATE

I lost myself
In the darkness
Trying to find you