How Do You Know?

I would like to offer a formal apology for this serious blog. I have some things I need to get off my chest, and I don't like using you guys to vent but I think you may enjoy my hopeless ponderings. I promise I'll write a funny blog post after this one so you can all skip the boring, serious, slightly annoying person that won't shut up.

So here goes nothing...

How do you know your family loves you? How do you know who your friends actually are? How do you know if your life is impacting those around you? These are the questions that fog up my mind on a daily basis; especially in the recent weeks. As humans it's a normal thing to wonder how our lives impact the ones we love. Many have the feeling that they're smothering loved ones. Parents want the best for their children, friends want friends to be safe and healthy, and extended family pray the cousins, aunts, and  uncles they love so much are happy and safe.

 But have you ever wondered "How do I impact my friends and family?"  Do you say those three words enough? Do you tell loved ones how much you care about them? Do you ever think you care too much? Maybe you think caring for someone who doesn't care for you equally is just wasted time. Or maybe you can't remember the last time you told them you care. Well, if any of those describe your feelings then guess what. Go ahead, guess. No? Okay, I'll tell you. YOU'RE A NORMAL HUMAN! The truth here is that relationships with all people, that inhabit this here earth, are difficult. You can't predict the future or try to change the past. You can't change someone for what you think is the best. They have to come to  a conclusion on their own.

Let me give you the secret to life. Are you ready for this? It's gonna blow your mind; you may even want to sit down for this. Are you sitting? Okay, here it is. Actions speak louder than words. If you want to make a difference for someone just be who you are and stand firm to your beliefs. Every action, good or bad, has a repercussion. If you think that you don't say "I love you enough" then just say it.Or better yet, act like it. Be that one person to sit by the kid or coworker that doesn't appear to fit in. Be the one to send a thinking of you card. Or just be that one.

I'll end my pointless rambling with this. Be that one. Be the one that could make a difference to and for those around you. Just be there. Don't be afraid to be there. Don't be shy to sit next to that weird kid, after all they could turn out to be your lifelong best friend.

Sincerely,

Goose

(P.S. Here's a picture of an alpaca to make up for my non-funniness)