bliss

i just need to vent for about ten minutes and take my mind away from my 6 essays that need to be done, ASAP. i honestly cannot even tell you how sick and tired i am of school. i have some much anxiety towards it - and the end of the semester cannot come soon enough. i just have to tell myself.... only 4 more weeks and i'm free - it doesn't seem to help, though. this semester overall has completely kicked my trash. i have never had any classes like this and stupid me decided to go from the easiest classes for my major to the hardest 4000 level classes... really, sam, really? i just want to be graduated with a degree and contiune on with my life. i am honestly so tired of being stressed the freak out and wondering if i'm going to pass my classes - one in particular... research methods. it is the death of me class! when the heck am i ever going to use research in my degree? probably never unless i become a research scientist and that clearly isn't going to be happening.

anywho... it's times like these that i need to read or do something inspiring. a few days ago i came upon something called "50 life secrets and tips" and it truly inspired me. i am going to share a couple of the tips that really hit me... some that most of us should do.

-constantly try to reduce your attachment to possessions.

those who are heavy set with material desires will have a lot of trouble when their things are taken away   from them or lost. possessions do end up owning you, not the other way around. become a person of minimal needs and you will be much more content.

-live in THIS moment.

even 10 minutes ago is the past. if you live purely in this moment you will always be happy because there is nothing wrong in this split-second.

-figure out what you goals and dreams are.

so many people wander aimlessly through life simply go for whatever small thing they want moment by moment. instead, decide what your perfect life consists of and begin to put the steps in motion to reach that place. the most satisfying thing in the world is overcoming a challenge and reaching a goal. we are the happiest when wer are growing and working towards something better.

-travel.

observing a different culture will expand your mind while making you further appreciate the life you already live. the world is your jungle, so go explore! who knows, maybe you'll find a place you love so much that you decide to move. imagine the positive repercussions a new environment could have on your life.

-develop a charismatic personality.

you know, the kind of personality that is surrounded by people constantly and is the life of the party. start visualizing yourself as THAT person. it is important that you believe in yourself and that you already are charismatic even if you fail.

-develop and endless curiosity about this world.

become and explorer and view the world as your jungle. stop to observe all of the little things as completely unique events. try new things. get out of your comfort zone and try to experience as many different environments and sensations as possible. this world has so much to offer, so why not take advantage of it?

-love is all there is.

if you truly want to be a master of life, let love be in your every action. love your friends, family and enemies alike. if you accomplish this, you will be seen as a leader among everyone that allows hate, envy, disgust and all other negative emotions into their lives. think gandhi, love is so rare in this world when compared to the massive presence of hate that by exuding love, you will immediately see yourself and the people around you change. love. love. love.