Life is beautiful. There is no denying that. Not just because of the fact that we breathe, but because of the fact that sometimes we don't. Some of the greatest moments that I've ever had came when I held my breath, or when my breath was taken away. There is so much hate around us. So much intolerance. As people, we should try to take other peoples breath away. Make them smile. Make them appreciate the wonder and beauty of everything around them.
I have grown so much over the last fifteen years of my life. I was so full of hate and discontent. I was riddled with steroid abuse. I was depressed. I died twice only to be revived. I've been to jail...twice. I've battled with major stints of mania that cost me my home, cars, and almost my family. I look back at all of it and I smile. I had a reality check.......and it was check mate.
Over the last five years I've battled my illness head on. I've made new friends, and lost them. I've rekindled old relationships only to find that I'm just not good enough for them anymore. I've grown closer to my wife than ever before. I've become a good father, provider, teacher....man. I've learned to breathe easy when times are tough. I've learned to hold my breath at just the right moment.
I've learned that people are good at the core. They approach you when you allow yourself to be approached. They show interest. They speak with a kindness that we all want to feel. They open their heart to you. They allow you the opportunity to take their breath away. We need to be aware of these opportunities. We need to jump at the chance to be a part of their life. They may need us more than we know.
When I first met Nicole, her smile took my breath away. The birth of my daughters literally made me stop breathing for a moment. I remember just last week closing my eyes and holding my breath while thinking about just how good I have it. The feeling I get when I jump off a cliff, holding my breath at the perfect time, taking in the exhilarating feeling as the cool water cleanses my emotions. These are examples of amazing times in my life that took place while I wasn't even breathing.
I sat down to write this because I know so many people that need a reality check. They need to be loved. They need to smile. They need to have someone to talk to......about anything. They want to and have the ability to be a King in their world. The pressures of everyday life have gotten to them. If you know someone like this, surround them. Love them....hold them if they need it. Put them in check mate....Put them in reality. Do something to take their breath away. -blink
