Human beings are social creatures, and extremely affected by the
individuals who surround them in their lives... family members,
relatives, friends, coworkers, neighbours, peers. We all know the old
adage, "you are who you hang around with". I happen to believe this
statement to be very true. The moods, habits, lifestyles, attitudes, and
outlooks of the people we spend the most time with have a profound
effect on our choices and abilities to be ourselves, or be who others
would like us to be; to resonate in general with a more positive outlook
instead of a negative one, regardless of the situation; to be in a
state of growth, adaptation and to strive to be better for everything
that we go through, instead of going months or years without really
having changed for the better at all. It is important to me to hold on
to those individuals who are a positive influence in my life and in my
inner circle, but it is even MORE important to know how to attract
positive people to me as I go along as well; for diversity in the realm
of positive influence can serve to help me be a diversely positive
person who is relatable and open to anyone who has the right attitude.
Today I write a little bit about the type of individuals that I am
looking for; the kind of people I could say I am proud to have contact
with and to know.
I'm looking for people who have a DREAM, and who
are active and willing to take steps to make their dreams a reality. I'm
looking for people who know that no matter who you are and what you do,
every single day you need to have a drive to build yourself, and
maintain the ability to stretch your mind past whatever it is you
currently believe. I seek those who seek opportunities in everything! I
am looking for people who care more about learning than about arguing,
who strive to enlighten others instead of just prove a point. I am
looking for people who strive to live every single day with purpose, and
to strive to learn how to stay in love with every single moment, if
they haven't already figured out how to do it :) I am looking for people
who are inspired, and if they aren't inspired yet, I am looking for
those who are INSPIRABLE. People who are capable of making their cup so
full every day that they could die tomorrow and they wouldn't have
regrets because they always strove to make each moment count for so much.
I am looking for people who aren't afraid of a little bit of
dedication, hard work, and discipline to succeed, people who don't have
the word "quit" in their vocabulary when it comes to things that matter.
I am looking for people who can distinguish between the things that
matter most in life, and the things that really don't. I am looking for
people who are sincere in their offerings. I am looking for people that
SMILE. I am looking for people that say, I want to be with you for WHO
YOU ARE, not for what you have. I'm looking for people who aren't afraid
to take responsibility for things when they should. I am looking for
people who know that a positive attitude counts EVERYWHERE, not just in
certain places. I care more about the people who show how much they
care, instead of just showing how much they know. I am looking for
people who's word is their worth and their worth is their word. I am
looking for people who can laugh at anything! Who get giddy when
situations get crazy, who can laugh at the most challenging of
circumstances in life, and who know that sometimes you get a little
messed up before you can step up. I am looking for people who have the
ability to be an insincere pleasant person if that's what it takes not
to be a sincere grump! I am looking for people who are willing to get
out of their comfort zone, who have something of worth to say and the
courage to say it. I am looking for people who aren't doing the people
watching... but are one of the people doing something worthy of
watching. I'm looking for people who say age is just a number, who don't
put limitations on themselves or others because of phrases like "too
young" or "too old". Muscles don't know age and our minds don't have to
either... I am looking for people who are capable of finding a treasure
in anyone they meet... people who know that every person, in one way
shape or form, has redeeming qualities. I am looking for people who
bring out the best qualities in others instead of their worst. I am
looking for people who know that no single person is too small or too
insignificant to make a difference in the rest of the world, who
understand that our consciousness as human beings CAN and WILL affect
our material reality, that all change stems from those who believe it
can come and not from people saying "can't" "wont" "never" "impossible".
I am looking for people who have long-term vision and are invested in
growth for the long haul, who understand that life is a lot more like a
marathon than a sprint, that in this marathon, it's what you invest your
time, energy and habits into EVERY SINGLE DAY that counts the most. I
am looking for people who are capable of TRUE LOVE... people who choose
to be at their best even when other people around them are not at
their best. I am looking for people who have ENTHUSIASM! So much of
life is made better by a little spice, pizazz, pinache... it's so much
easier to spend time with people who are excited about something....
anything. I am looking for people who understand we can't all change
overnight, but we can change direction overnight... I'm looking for
people who can reset their compass when they need to and stay on the
right path regardless of what life throws at them. We all step off the
path of our calling once in a while, but what matters most is that the
stepping back onto it, happens. I am looking for people who deal more in
possibilities than frustrations, who hand out pathways, not obstacles;
both to themselves and others. I am looking for people who want to
drive, not be driven. I am looking for people of sound mentality, who
are comfortable in their own skin despite being less than perfect, who
work at being healthy because it is healthy and wholesome to do so, who
look at their reflection in the mirror and love what's UNDERNEATH it
more, who cherish other people from the inside-out, not the outside-in. I
am looking for people who look forward to life, no matter WHAT it has
in store for them, because they foster the belief that they will always
be made better for everything that happens.... even if someone else
harms them, purposefully or not, they're BETTER for it... when they
have to step up and be selfless without gaining anything in return,
they're BETTER for it.... when they get sick or injured and face what
are seemingly insurmountable odds, they tackle them and come out BETTER
for it... yes... I am looking for people who know that whatever will
come, both good and bad, will pass.... and regardless of struggles or
successes.... they always remain BETTER for it.
It has been said
growth is the only evidence of life. I know that I do not have all or
perhaps even half of the qualities listed above.... but.... I'm working
on it. So long as you can resonate with, embrace, cherish, and strive
for that listed above, and be willing to work on whatever remains, and
even go beyond.... if you need a friend.... there will always be a seat
for you alongside me :)
