That tells me something. Quite a bit has been going on.
Now, when I first started journaling I would journal about who I hung out with, what we did. Then I decided I should capture the spiritual depth, emotions - that sort of stuff in my life, which is huge- character building, changing of mind- type stuff.
I've journaled a lot and have learned a lot. I think I'm ready to share something....
Here's something I've learned.
Being Real:
Bits and pieces of my life have consisted with the challenge of "being accepted." When I was in school I always wanted to hang with the "in" crowd, the tall guy and the rich kid. That was alright, but they weren't very sensitive.
In middle school I wanted so bad to hang out with a certain group of guys, when I finally did I felt very cool, but still, they weren't all that.
I've realized that the truest of friends are the ones that are real. They tell you the truth about themselves and are not afraid to disagree with you. I've learned that truthful communication is the key to success in relationships.
When I first entered into this, "I like you and you like me" relationship with Ariana it was chill. Then one night I decided that we should talk about something more than just "what she did at school or how my day at work was." We talked about God.
In relationships people always say to not be too open about things. They say that for many good reasons, "Not to get hurt", "not to get too attached" etc...
BUT, the more real communication we've had the better our relationship is.
And think, it's the same way with God.
Tell him how you feel
Don't be afraid to be real
You can't always be chill
Tell him how you feel
Share with God your doubts,
you might even pout
Just pour it all out to him
let all that is within
flow...
Be real to God, be real to people.
Off for another adventure,
-Aaron
