The way I see it

The biggest challenge is to not lose passion in your work.

I cannot understand myself sometimes. My need for silence, my need to just stare at the horizon and think about nothing, talk to nobody, just be there. It happened at a family outing yesterday. We were with all of our friends and family enjoying a day out in Payson. It was a beautiful day, sunny but not hot. I did not feel like talking to anybody. I was just there, staring at the grass, staring at the water, looking at the ducks. All the kids were playing, laughing, being silly...it was a joy to watch them. I was my old self, aloof and not wanting to talk with anybody. This has been my natural state of being for the longest time. Recently I have been slowly trying to change myself. I feel the need to connect more with people around me, especially at work. I want to talk to people, have meaningful conversations with them and connect with them at a deeper level. I want to know what moves them, what bothers them, what are their life's values. I want to contribute to their lives and...

Sometimes you will be remembered, sometimes forgotten Sometimes you feel loved, and sometimes ignored Sometimes life seems fuller and richer, sometimes it's empty and lonely Sometimes you feel a connection with someone, and sometimes a cold distance Sometimes you feel like dancing in the rain, and sometimes you use the rains to hide your tears Sometimes someone fills your heart with joy, and sometimes that someone causes your heart to ache But in all those times I remind myself - "I shall be fine, I shall be fine" Just because "I want to be fine"

America, thy name is freedom and liberty Man's endless pursuit of happiness The statue of liberty is thy symbol The Goddess of Liberty I call thee Giving refuge to the oppressed Offering respite from suffering Your heart reaching out to your brethren In love and compassion America, thy name is freedom and liberty thy spirit lifting people's consciousness To rise and embrace their uniqueness Never to harm but to love and include America, thy name is freedom and liberty Thou enforceth laws and doles out justice Thy undying promise of justice and equality To uphold my individuality America, thy name is freedom and liberty Blessed am I to be a part of you And I carry you in me My duty to thee is a promise To be True to myself and help others embrace their Truth Together we lift each other and build a circle of Love America, you inspire me Happy Independence Day!