Day 226 - Forward

This world can be so ugly and often it feels like no matter what we do to try and make it better it will never be enough. There will always be someone ready to criticize you in hopes of breaking you down. Selfish ambition and egos always seem to get in the way and often we get in the way of each other when we both can be doing good. The media is the perfect example of this. You just don't have a chance anymore at doing something good in the spotlight. Yet, we also do this with each other every day in our own circle of friends and neighbors.

I was looking at something beautiful the other day and it made me realize that we should spend our life putting goodness and beauty out there continually through out our life, wanting and expecting nothing in return in hopes that our own lifetime of love and dedication can make a difference. And in expecting nothing we won't be disappointed in the reaction we get or do not get from others. I often think about what people say about my blog and my life right now behind my back. People are so quick to judge when it comes to faith and when it comes to what they think you should be doing or what they think you are doing wrong. But thinking this morning about putting as much beauty into this world as you can made me realize that if you just keep doing it, no matter what anyone says or will say about you, then after awhile you will never look back.

Let's all stop with the petty stuff and put lots of love into this life. Don't let feelings, things or people hold you back any more. Don't waste time with fear or reluctance and instead start doing the good you were meant to do. Don't get in the way of other people because of your own insecurities. And, don't look back at the things that make you feel inadequate or regretful. Just keep moving forward and put as much love and beauty into this world as you can.