Some advice I got the other day (concerning this blog) is that I don't have to write everyday. That's true, and as of right now, I know I will not have the time to write everyday EVEN IF I wanted to.
So, today let's discuss something that has recently been on my mind.
People.
Have you ever sat back and thought about all the different people in your life and how they have affected you, where you are now, and where you will be going?
I've often wanted to write a list of every person I've met, those whose name I know, and discuss how they've influenced or affected the path my life has taken. The frustrating thing about that project would be knowing that I've allowed some to influence me negatively, and others haven't been enough of an influence. Of course, there will be those people who have been a big part of my life (even if only for a limited amount of time), who seem to serve no purpose rather than confuse me.
The most frustrating people are those who confuse me. I'm not particularly fond of not knowing why a person was or is in my life, especially if their presence makes me doubt or second guess everything I know. I can only think that maybe these people come and go so you stop to think for a minute. Maybe we need people who "confuse" us only so we will take some time to slow down and think about what we really want or need in our life.
So, my question to you is this: who is in your life that makes you think? Is there a person who is serving (or has served) a "big" role but has no foreseeable purpose? Has their presence caused you to think about where you are, where you've been, and where you will be going (even if they may or may not be a part of your past or future)?
I'm in a place (for the summer) where I will be meeting new people constantly. There will not be a single week (from now until August) when I don't meet someone new. I'm looking forward to this, but I'm still trying to figure out how this experience and these people will affect my future. For now, though, I'll just live in the present and enjoy the moment.
