I am sometimes disillusioned when it comes to the world.
In my mind, dreams and desires take on a certain sheen, a sparkle and brilliance, so to speak. Scenarios and visions of how I imagine events to be shine in the stage of my mind and when things don't turn out the way I envision them to be, the world as a whole loses some of the magic and sparkle it once contained. Each disillusionment leeches away hope and belief in the human race, sullies dreams and my ambition to get lost in the world and lift others in the process.
Now, I don't want you all to believe that everything in my head looks like a sitcom from the 50's. I'm not that disillusioned. But it seems that when I do venture out into the world, my expectations are often brighter than the actual happenstance. Perhaps it is just the life that I lead...but I've realized that when I get to the crossroads of dream becoming reality, (an instance that often sneaks upon me and isn't ceremonious, almost utterly ordinary and unremarkable)I'm faced with a choice. Be disappointed in the world, all its inhabitants and die early because my cynicism leads me to believe that I'll die sooner or later anyway, or rejoice anyway and work on adding some of the sparkle back into the world.
Life is what we make it. Granted, life won't always lead up to our expectations. It never will. It wouldn't be hard or worthwhile if that was the case. We have to focus on the sparkle left in the world and create as much as we can; with our goodness, our light, creativity, smiles, love, and ability to embrace life as it comes. I want to dance under the stars more, soak up the sun, discover, learn, make connections with people from all walks of life, lift hands, share my talents and enjoy the beauty of others', really recognize and embrace the happy times when the wistfully float by, and do my best to notice the sparkle in the every day moments that come my way.
By acknowledging the sparkle sent to us, the easier it is to reciprocate the sparkle.
The sparkle equals good things in life-simple pleasures, love, serving and loving others and our true selves, living in the small moments, the sunshine, and the joy of having blood race through our veins,thoughts flit in and out of our minds, and using our abilities to communicate those thoughts to beautify the world around us. The blessing of being here and learning, growing, and becoming. It's what I'm working on, so I in turn, may sparkle too. Don't dwell in the limelight of cynicism. It creates and perpetuates ugliness in your life and is toxic to others around you. It may seem easy, but isn't worth it. Sparkle wherever you stand. Share it wherever you wander. Cultivate it. Create it. Exude the love that has so graciously been given to you, and others won't be able to resist doing the same. And there's nothing more beautiful than that.
Grow.Embrace. Delight. Love.Smile. Sparkle.
