Have you every been in a crowded room and suddenly you felt as if you were the only person there? It initially it bothered me, but now I realize that I am different. I am the darker brother that Denzel spoke of in The Great Debaters. I'm completely ok with it. This is the truth that many of them won't speak of and dare not mention. Many would say, ""this is 2010, y'all should get over that - let's move on." My response - "How can we?"
I think that the Winter is the most depressing time of the year for me. The weather is usually not its best, it's cold, usually cloudy, and many often find themselves thinking of seasons long past. It's funny how quickly one's life can change. It could be as simple as 1. 2. 3. I still remember winter of 2004. I was 18, still handsome and from what I remember, or in my mother's words - starting to really smell myself. That last winter of my childhood. I remember my father telling me that I was in for some changes. I didn't know that some would be as harsh as they were. My lord. The saga continues.
In search of Truth, I seek guidance from above. Lord help me to help myself and those around me. I recite and I embrace the Serenity prayer. You should too - it provides truth to one's own understanding.
God, grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change;
Courage to change the things I can;
And wisdom to know the difference.
The extended version:[citation needed]
God, grant us the...
Serenity to accept things we cannot change,
Courage to change the things we can, and the
Wisdom to know the difference
Patience for the things that take time
Appreciation for all that we have, and
Tolerance for those with different struggles
Freedom to live beyond the limitations of our past ways, the
Ability to feel your love for us and our love for each other and the
Strength to get up and try again even when we feel it is hopeless.
That last line gets me every time! Strength to get up and try again even when we feel it is hopeless! My God! If you didn't feel that - I need to personally talk to you! Be Blessed!
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