Have you ever felt time stop? Like everything that you are ceases to be, but the rest of the world is still running full speed ahead?
The other day I was sitting on a curb, just thinking to myself, when I paused everything. My mind shut down, my brain stopped working, I couldn't even collect enough energy to stand. All I could do was watch. You know, one can learn a lot from observing. I sat there, trying to make my body listen, but it didn't want to. It was like a dream... only not. Sitting there, the rest of the world busied itself with daily tasks. Time stopped, but only for me. As I watched, something hit me. I started to notice all the women with their shopping bags, the men and their sharp business suits and blackberrys, teenagers constantly on their cell phones. They were all on a mission, all in a hurry. By this time, I had begun to see things I would have never seen before; a stray dog pawed at a garbage can nearby, hundreds of cracks lined the sidewalk. It was like a teaching, a lesson. How many people these days stop to look around them, if only for a second? How many kids do you see actually interacting with the people they're with? Nobody stops to smell the roses anymore. It's sad to see everyone so wrapped up in a virtual world, or a place far from reality. Aren't we supposed to enjoy the time we have? How can we do this if we are living in a life full of materialisic and unreal things? Look around you, what do you see? What do want?
So, time flies. Sooner or later we're going to have to face the life we've been given. And what a blessing that is in itself! We were forgiven so that we could lead honest, whole lives. Sometimes I wish that I could stop time forever, live in my thoughts and dreams. But you know, the truest thing we will ever know is the present, and what is at hand. Put your cell phones down and open your eyes! There's a new adventure within reach.
"What if there’s a bigger picture?
What if I’m missing out?
What if there’s a greater purpose, I could be living right now...
Outside my own little world.
Put Your light in my eyes and let me see, that my own little world is not about me." -Matthew West
-Lindsey Lehua
16.9.10
Electric energy; come alive.
Today is a Thursday, one week from the first day of Autum. One day from the weekend...
Lately, I've been thinking about the power of choice, and how much our decisions affect our daily lives. We can choose to follow, or we can choose to lead by example. We can either reach our goals & exceed them, or we can waste our days away. The choice is really up to you; it is your choice that matters, your choice that makes you who you are. So ask yourself this: are you willing to go the distance? Are you willing to lay it all on the line, to take that risk? What would happen if you did? If you didn't? My point is, we need to do something with our time here. We need to find a passion, find a reason, find a way. We all have a purpose, and we are all fulfilling it this very second. But, it is up to you whether or not you go beyond those boundaries. It is completely up to an individual to choose his/her path. We all know where we want to go (or at least have a vague idea), but we have to put our words into action and make it happen.
Besides the power of choice, I recently re-read a booklet I received from NBC Camps in La Grande (EOU). The "word" for camp this year, was 'Electric'. It was applied in all areas of the camp; in athletics (elctric energy), in relationships (electric feelings), in our passions (elctric drive), & in our potential. At camp, we had daily evening meetings in the auditorium on campus, where we got pumped up, played games, listened to guest speakers, talked with our team counilors, and talked the night away. They were great; these meetings made you ponder life, look inside yourself, and learn. What impacted me most, was learning that nobody is perfect. People I thought had it made, really didn't at all. I thought I was struggling, but it turns out, my problems barely brushed the surface of those around me. I guess I had never really realized, or even bothered to look outside of myself to see what others were going through. I mean, I've always been there when I'm needed, but never had I gone out of my way to make sure someone was alright, someone I didn't even know. Before that week, I was oblivious. I have been changed in so many ways by this experience; you may not think that 5 days could have such a hold over one person's life, but I can tell you this: never doubt what can & will happen. Forever I am changed- changed by the girls I met, by the leaders I spoke with, by my team, and by my amazing coucilor, Jennesa Miller. One night of tears, stories, and understanding is all it took. Of the many memories I still cherish today, I know that Jennesa's will last till the end of time in my mind. "Have you ever been around someone who seems to electrify the room? She walks in, and her very personality changes the entire dynamics for good. She arrives, and her presence makes everyone better. Some people can bring negative energy onto a team. Yet the ones who inspire us bring a transforming energy by influencing for good and creating character" -Electric Power.
*Ecclesiastes 3*
"To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.
A time to be born, and a time to die.
A time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted.
A time to kill, and a time to heal.
A time to break down, and a time to build up.
A time to weep, and a time to laugh.
A time to mourn, and a time to dance.
A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones.
A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing.
A time to gain, and a time to lose.
A time to keep, and a time to throw away.
A time to tear, and a time to sew.
A time to keep silence, and a time to speak.
A time to love, and a time to hate.
A time of war, and a time of peace."
Remember your power, and choose your path well.
-Lindsey Lehua
Lately, I've been thinking about the power of choice, and how much our decisions affect our daily lives. We can choose to follow, or we can choose to lead by example. We can either reach our goals & exceed them, or we can waste our days away. The choice is really up to you; it is your choice that matters, your choice that makes you who you are. So ask yourself this: are you willing to go the distance? Are you willing to lay it all on the line, to take that risk? What would happen if you did? If you didn't? My point is, we need to do something with our time here. We need to find a passion, find a reason, find a way. We all have a purpose, and we are all fulfilling it this very second. But, it is up to you whether or not you go beyond those boundaries. It is completely up to an individual to choose his/her path. We all know where we want to go (or at least have a vague idea), but we have to put our words into action and make it happen.
Besides the power of choice, I recently re-read a booklet I received from NBC Camps in La Grande (EOU). The "word" for camp this year, was 'Electric'. It was applied in all areas of the camp; in athletics (elctric energy), in relationships (electric feelings), in our passions (elctric drive), & in our potential. At camp, we had daily evening meetings in the auditorium on campus, where we got pumped up, played games, listened to guest speakers, talked with our team counilors, and talked the night away. They were great; these meetings made you ponder life, look inside yourself, and learn. What impacted me most, was learning that nobody is perfect. People I thought had it made, really didn't at all. I thought I was struggling, but it turns out, my problems barely brushed the surface of those around me. I guess I had never really realized, or even bothered to look outside of myself to see what others were going through. I mean, I've always been there when I'm needed, but never had I gone out of my way to make sure someone was alright, someone I didn't even know. Before that week, I was oblivious. I have been changed in so many ways by this experience; you may not think that 5 days could have such a hold over one person's life, but I can tell you this: never doubt what can & will happen. Forever I am changed- changed by the girls I met, by the leaders I spoke with, by my team, and by my amazing coucilor, Jennesa Miller. One night of tears, stories, and understanding is all it took. Of the many memories I still cherish today, I know that Jennesa's will last till the end of time in my mind. "Have you ever been around someone who seems to electrify the room? She walks in, and her very personality changes the entire dynamics for good. She arrives, and her presence makes everyone better. Some people can bring negative energy onto a team. Yet the ones who inspire us bring a transforming energy by influencing for good and creating character" -Electric Power.
*Ecclesiastes 3*
"To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.
A time to be born, and a time to die.
A time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted.
A time to kill, and a time to heal.
A time to break down, and a time to build up.
A time to weep, and a time to laugh.
A time to mourn, and a time to dance.
A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones.
A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing.
A time to gain, and a time to lose.
A time to keep, and a time to throw away.
A time to tear, and a time to sew.
A time to keep silence, and a time to speak.
A time to love, and a time to hate.
A time of war, and a time of peace."
Remember your power, and choose your path well.
-Lindsey Lehua
14.9.10
& this is how it goes... at least for now.
Why does the weekend sound so great, when the week has just begun? You tell me. So, with one week down, I'm starting to reconsider what I thought earlier. I was so ready for something new.. but there is nothing new about this. I mean, maybe more faces, maybe more choices, but drama? The same old thing we've gone through year after year. I don't understand why people can't just talk face to face; we live in such virtual world these days, it's such a downer. The craziest things are being said, but nobody stops to take the time to actually talk things out verbally. But hey, welcome to the 21st century I guess.
Today... not the best day. I'm tired of walking, I'm tired of talking, I'm tired of thinking. I just want to curl up in a ball and sleep for a few weeks. Everything around me is moving, but I'm not. It's like I'm stuck in this vortex and I can't get out. Days like these, I wish they'd just go away. Morning passes by in a flash, and before you know it the days over and you've accomplished absolutely nothing. Except maybe an exhausted mind! All in all, I guess I'm just yearning for summer. It's ironic though, because just weeks ago I was begging for school to be just a little bit closer. Funny, how life seems to work around itself.
It's 7:21. The sun is leaving the sky. I've got a mountain of homework before me, calling my name. My room is a mess, much like my thoughts. Tomorrow will be a new day, it always is.
Praying for strength, for know-how, & for a sense of direction. I know You know where to guide me.
-Lindsey Lehua.
Today... not the best day. I'm tired of walking, I'm tired of talking, I'm tired of thinking. I just want to curl up in a ball and sleep for a few weeks. Everything around me is moving, but I'm not. It's like I'm stuck in this vortex and I can't get out. Days like these, I wish they'd just go away. Morning passes by in a flash, and before you know it the days over and you've accomplished absolutely nothing. Except maybe an exhausted mind! All in all, I guess I'm just yearning for summer. It's ironic though, because just weeks ago I was begging for school to be just a little bit closer. Funny, how life seems to work around itself.
It's 7:21. The sun is leaving the sky. I've got a mountain of homework before me, calling my name. My room is a mess, much like my thoughts. Tomorrow will be a new day, it always is.
Praying for strength, for know-how, & for a sense of direction. I know You know where to guide me.
-Lindsey Lehua.
10.9.10
A new week of a new life.
Today is Friday, the last day of the first week. It's crazy how time flies... one moment I'm a seventh grader at Mark Twain, & the next I'm walking the halls of Silverton High just trying to find all of my classes without getting lost. They say high school is hard. They say high school is scary. And you know what, it is everything you've heard, all jumbled in one. It sucks but it's great. Your day can be going downhill, but then something crazy happens and you're lifted up almost immediately. It's a bipolar relationship one has with high school, really. But it's definitely something you wouldn't want to miss.
Okay; so I just got in from the first home football game. Well, I've been to football games, haven't we all?! There's one thing I have to say: it's a LOT different when you're the one sitting in the student section of the bleachers. You're there, you're it. Everyone on the outside looks up and thinks, jeeze I can't wait until I'm up there! After all these years of waiting, it's even better than I had hoped. I love the feel of the crowd, the unity. One team, one dream. We've got school spirit and we're proud!
Another thing, all those rumors about freshman... for the most part, they aren't true. Sure, we all get pushed around in the hallways, but it's everyone- not just the "little kids". I mean heck, it's gonna happen- there are 1,200+ students walking through every minute! And if someone's got your back, you're covered. Assemblies are also the best. They get you so pumped and bring everyone together (that is, if you know how to have fun).
So far, so good. I've got tons of homework, I love my english class, I'm the only freshman in my geometry, and I see everyone in one place. It's great & I am so ready for the second week!
Until next time...
-Lindsey Lehua
Okay; so I just got in from the first home football game. Well, I've been to football games, haven't we all?! There's one thing I have to say: it's a LOT different when you're the one sitting in the student section of the bleachers. You're there, you're it. Everyone on the outside looks up and thinks, jeeze I can't wait until I'm up there! After all these years of waiting, it's even better than I had hoped. I love the feel of the crowd, the unity. One team, one dream. We've got school spirit and we're proud!
Another thing, all those rumors about freshman... for the most part, they aren't true. Sure, we all get pushed around in the hallways, but it's everyone- not just the "little kids". I mean heck, it's gonna happen- there are 1,200+ students walking through every minute! And if someone's got your back, you're covered. Assemblies are also the best. They get you so pumped and bring everyone together (that is, if you know how to have fun).
So far, so good. I've got tons of homework, I love my english class, I'm the only freshman in my geometry, and I see everyone in one place. It's great & I am so ready for the second week!
Until next time...
-Lindsey Lehua
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