Safe Haven

Where is your hiding place?

A hiding place. We all have one. Everyone has something they run to. It's a place where the world is perfect. Because let's face it, the world sucks. It really and truly does. Life is one big crazy storm after the next. 
I am learning to dance in the storm. 

My hiding place?
Outside. 
No doubt about it. There's a calm, a peace outside. I dunno why, but it's true for me. The problem is that I could start walking and never go back. I could spend hours and hours just sitting there in the grass. I love the way the wind plays with my hair, the sun beating down on me. I even walk outside barefoot. If you knew how ghetto my backyard was, you'd understand why this is a big deal. I do it anyway, because it makes me feel happy.


Thanks to some simply angelic friends, I keep going. I've started to workout, dance insanely and run. Have you ever felt invincible? Like NOTHING could EVER, ever hurt you? That's how I feel when I run. One day, I'm going to run a marathon. Even try out for the Olympics.
What makes you feel invincible? 

Figure it out. Right now. Go on! The internet will still be here when you get back! Find out what makes you happy, what makes you at peace, what makes you feel invincible. Weather it's running, writing, hopscotch, praying, singing, cooking, cartwheels, flute, keep doing it. Find out what that is, and never let go. Keep expanding on it, so it won't go dull. 


Never let anyone tell you what to be. 
You only have one life. Ever think of that? There are no do-overs. No second chances. I'm starting to come with grips with that. There isn't any time for sadness or anger! 

Turn off the TV. Leave your phone in your pocket. Get off the computer. 
Learn something new. Dance in the kitchen. Make a new friend. 
Go find out what makes you feel invincible. 

And tell me what that is when you get back!