Everybody enjoys tradition, but there also comes a point in which you must try something new to break out of that torturous yet wonderful comfort zone. A comfort zone can aid you, and can hinder the possibilities of you becoming the better person you want to be. I always talk about being a better person...what is the "better" person? I don't care what your better person is...the only way to find out what your "better" person is, is by:
1. Thinking of different parts of life that you love. Those moments you treasure, that you dream of and hope to live again and again.
2. Then after you find out what makes you happiest, you come up with ways to magnify what you love. What I mean by magnifying the things that you love, is that you figure out how to be able to have those feelings in all parts of your life.
3. The most important thing in life is to be positive. If you aren't positive and try to seriously make the best of every situation, you won't know what your "better" person even is. That's why there are so many goths and emo people that are unhappy with their lives because they don't know who they are. Once you find out who you want to be, you can strive to become the person you have always dreamed of. But don't get me wrong, you must cry and mourn and weep in life.
-Mosiah 18:9 Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places that ye may be in, even until death, that ye may be redeemed of God, and be numbered with those of the first resurrection, that ye may have eternal life—
4. Be a friend. Be a friend to people you love, you hate, you don't even know. When you help others, your life feels complete.
5. Find a religion that you can feel at home with. So when it feels like you don't have a home, you can find that home in your religion. It doesn't even have to be an official church if you don't want. Read the bible, the book of mormon, or scripture story picture books.
6. Connect with family. Find out where they all are. Learning about who they are and where they come from helps you to grow and find out who you are, as well.
Those are the keys to find your better person, and then to become your better person.
You can do it.
I have faith in you!
My traditions that may be blocking me from moving out of my comfort zone are as follows:
1. I always have the same locker when I go to the pool...it hasn't changed for a year. Before that, I was spontaneous and chose one randomly. But I decided that to embrace my natural desire of having a consistent life, I would choose one I always remember. But whatever one it is, is a secret.
2. I sing in my car. This helps to unleash my sub conscious desire to be a famous singer. My favorite song right now is "If I Die Young" by The Band Perry.
Read the lyrics:
If I die young bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
oh oh oh oh
Lord make me a rainbow, I’ll shine down on my mother
She'll know I’m safe with you when she stands under my colors, oh and
Life ain't always what you think it ought to be, no
ain't even grey, but she buries her baby
The sharp knife of a short life, well
I’ve had just enough time
If I die young bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
The sharp knife of a short life, well
I’ve had just enough time
And I’ll be wearing white when I come into your kingdom
I’m as green as the ring on my little cold finger
I’ve never known the lovin' of a man
But it sure felt nice when he was holding my hand
There’s a boy here in town says he’ll love me forever
Who would have thought forever could be severed by
The sharp knife of a short life, well
I’ve had just enough time
So put on your best boys and I’ll wear my pearls
What I never did is done
A penny for my thoughts, oh no I’ll sell them for a dollar
They're worth so much more after I’m a goner
And maybe then you’ll hear the words I been singin’
Funny when you're dead how people start listenin’
If I die young bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
oh oh
The ballad of a dove
Go with peace and love
Gather up your tears, keep ‘em in your pocket
Save them for a time when your really gonna need 'em oh
The sharp knife of a short life, well
I’ve had just enough time
So put on your best boys and I’ll wear my pearls
(Courtesy of http://www.sweetslyrics.com/754725.The%20Band%20Perry%20-%20If%20I%20Die%20Young.html)
In fact, just watch the video. I don't know what the song's meaning is, but I do know I love the song for some reason. It's like it was made for me to listen to over and over again!
And that's what I will do.
3. Another tradition of mine is that I always eat lots of dough. Whenever I make bread or cookies, I eat a lot of the dough. And every time that I do, I fear that I will get salmonella poisoning from the eggs. Or something like that. But, I ignore that fear and eat the addicting and most delicious dough.
4. I am scared of new situations. I am learning to overcome this stupid tradition of mine. Because its the greatest hindrance to my growth and flipping happiness!! I must learn to not be intimidated by trivial things. Such as a new environment, or new people, or...anything new. On the other hand, I love new things. Like different sets in practice. Like a new sunrise. Like a new beach.
5. I love movies. If I had the time to, I would watch one every single night. I have many favorites, too many to name. Ones I would recommend:
The Notebook
Legally Blonde
50 first Dates
Fever Pitch
Never Been Kissed
Duplex
and MANY more that I cant remember.
That's all for now, folks. Those are a few of my many traditions. Find out your traditions, and whether or not they are helping you.
-Mallory
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