Ever have that special secret place you always go to whenever you need to get away from people, work, school, or just life in general? Is it an abandoned house? A treehouse? Anywhere with nature? Generally speaking, are there certain places in this world that you take a big piece of you each and every day for the rest of your life?
Most people when they go to a different state/area that is out of their natural routine/element either think of the certain place as a party or just another shitty place for bad luck. In the state of the culture shock perspective, it is understandable to have certain feelings and thoughts of coming to an area you're not accustomed to. Whether it is good, bad, or downright messy, everything in life happens for a reason. Most of all, I believe that the places you go in life place a big part of yourself not just as a person but also your life ideals and values.
Anywhere you go in life, you'll face changes and challenges. They can be a variety of ups and downs, struggles, deaths, meltdowns, rebellious phases, reckless behaviors, or first feelings of love, betrayal, conflict, or hurt. We go through a variety of emotional, mental, physical, behavioral, and spiritual changes within ourselves. For better or worse, they are there to help guide us in the long run. Basically, it's a make-it-or-break-it kind of thing.
I got two special home away from homes. Now I won't go into my life story in this week's article; you can be on the lookout for that future excerpt of my life coming out probably by the time I hit 30 (If I make it to 30). I'm here to tell you to respect, value, and cherish what you have.
Our world is a vast array of land, waters, blue skies, plants, and people, of course. To this day, there are over 7 billion people in this world. 7 billion souls making it through each day, every day, in this little thing called life. I'm sappy for saying this but the world is an incredibly beautiful place. Your hometown? That dreadful, sucky, and shitty place you have a strong love/hate relationship with? It's probably one of the most beautiful towns in the entire world. You just didn't see it that time. Respect that town, believe in good things. You're capable of much more than just who you were at the time. Be Brave. Be Bold. Most of All, You Got This.
"I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13