To live an extraordinary life is within our power; it lies with the choices made during our journey, the people we share our hearts and souls with, and the people who love us back despite our transgressions. Extraordinary is proven by the grace we demonstrate as we ride the stormy waters. It is in the realization we are our own worst enemy and honored by the ability to get out of our own way.
It is the understanding we must sit quietly to hear the answers we seek. It is contained within our struggles and proven by our triumphs. It is defined by our ability to survive intact, continue to breathe regardless, and to show love more than any other emotion. It is revealed when we decide to uplift others despite being buried with sadness. It is the sacrificing of our sanity so we may heal the heart of another.
It is when you are a source of inspiration...when you provide hope to the hopeless...when you provide light for another in their time of darkness. It is when you choose to tell someone something beautiful expecting nothing in return. It is when you are willing to accept what is offered with a simple thank you and allow that act of kindness to replace bitterness with optimism.
It is in the laughter, the sadness, the craziness--all of the bumps and bruises we endure that make extraordinary possible. It is giving people access to your life without fear, without hesitation, without bias. It is loving your life without the need for edits. It is honored by the steps we take each day to improve our lives and the lives of those around us.
An extraordinary life is created when we choose to forgo competing for the future and begin loving the present. It is having your cup runneth over instead of spilling it intentionally. It is feeding another instead of draining them dry. It lies within our willingness to provide a lifeline to a troubled friend and denying the feeling of shame when asking for it in return. It is accepting when we make mistakes, do all we can to rectify them, and forgive ourselves for simply being human.
Extraordinary stems from imperfections...it is solidified when our flaws are showcased~when we view our scars as indication we will always fight for a more enriched existence. It will envelop us when we embrace humility in lieu of pride. When you say more kind words than hateful ones...when you respect what others are trying to accomplish and provide assistance instead of road blocks, extraordinary begins.
Discover an extraordinary life by demonstrating the ability to use restraint gracefully~~effortlessly. When the power we possess is used sparingly so we never exploit another creature, becoming exceptional is on the horizon. It is understanding the power words have and cautiously choosing how we package our opinions so we may never damage someone to their core.
Living extraordinary begins when we show unconditional respect and love for all living things...to honor each organism's worth--where we stop feeling entitled and begin feeling blessed. When we can provide solace from hatred--when we become the source of beauty in this world; when we decide the act of offering a helping hand is worth the risk of getting that hand bit that we open our life to the possibility of extraordinary.
We do not have to agree...however, we share this world and that entitles each one of us to hope, desire, and dream of healthier tomorrows. Though I will not speak for anyone but myself, I assure you that if we all strive to make our lives more fulfilled, more joyous, more extraordinary, every living thing can partake in the amazing beauty that may be created.
Dare to live the life you desire...Dare to be extraordinary...Desire extraordinary!!
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