Roots of Strength.

On a bus, earplugs in, music on shuffle, staring out the window. Moments pass by and with the time every thought floods the mind. Then suddenly a song surrounds your ears and it is the essence of your thoughts. The culmination of the journey to my life.

It isn't growing up; it is understanding where you came from that makes you into who you will become. It teaches you how to form your own life. My family are my roots. They keep me grounded when things start to blow around me. No matter what strikes me I can overcome it because where and who I come from. I do not have to be alone no matter how far away I go. I know that I have people hoping and loving me. I may fear disappointing others however my personal expectations far exceed their expectations. So long as I do what I love I will never disappoint them. As long as I am me they will support me.

It is not about money, nor status, nor success. It is about making a difference. It is about helping those who cannot help themselves. It is about giving it your all in whatever you do. Never give mediocre performances because others are relying on you. My journey will be an experience but all that matters is that it is helping the underserved and underprivileged. I know in my bones that is what I am meant to do. The journey will not be easy. It will be beyond challenging. It is not the simplest task but it is not supposed to be.  My strength will be my roots. The people who held me strong when I fell. Now I need to be the roots for others who do not have that support anywhere else.

Roots Before Branches

So many things to do and say
But I can't seem to find my way
But I wanna know how  I know I'm meant for something else
But First I gotta find myself but I don't know how
Oh, why do I reach for the stars when I don't have wings to carry me that far?
I gotta have roots before branches to know who I am before I know who I wanna be
And faith to take chances to live like I see a place in this world for me
Sometimes I don't wanna feel and forget the pain is real
Put my head in the clouds
Oh, start to run and then I fall
Thinking I can't get it all without my feet on the ground
There's always a seed before there's a rose
The more that it rains the more I will grow
Whatever comes I know how to take it
Learn to be strong I won't have to fake it
Oh you're understandin the wind can come and do its best
Blow me north, and south, east, and west but I'll still be standing
I'll be standing