Free Write

This has been a pretty good week for me.  I have felt happy and healthy all week.  I have maintained my spiritual well-being and just feel well.  I have been productive, getting things done that have needed to get done since I have moved to Cambridge from Tucson.

In the present moment, I am focusing on school.  It wasn't until recently I realized that school and my education was the key to my future success.  I didn't care about my future success and happiness until very recently in my life.  This has been the main focus of my life.

I also am really working on showing up and being a good person in all of the relationships that I am in. Whether it is with my girlfriend, my best friend, or with my parents, I just want to be the best person in that relationship that I possibly can be.  I believe strongly that all we have are relationships.  Relationships and connecting with others are what keeps me happy and whole.

When I stop, I notice...

When I stop, I notice the clutter around my room.

I notice the unfinished paint job on my bedroom walls.

I notice posters of my past heroes, from Lebron James to Bob Marley.

I see trophies of past achievements.

As I lay in my bed, I notice my dog right next to me,

Waiting loyally by my side until I finish doing what I am doing.

I hear him breathing peacefully,

And at the same time,

I hear the rustling of the leaves outside as cars pass.

I also hear gusts of wind right outside my window.

As I look around,

Old memories come up for me.

Childhood and teenage memories,

For I am in the room I slept in when I was little.

I think back to the many nights of I did the same thing I am doing right now,

Deep, deep thought,

Listening to music,

Laughing with friends.

I am at peace in the present moment,

Something I am grateful for.