Sacrifice

Hello,
Another blog Subject: Sacrifice
I'm writing a new credo for one of my classes and one subject I tackle is sacrifices and the point of them. Here is a little of what I said: " I think it’s hard for Americans to realize that we really cant have it all and in those rare occasions when we do, it doesn’t last too long. Realizing this made me put my priorities in check. Yes, of course I’d want to have more money, but with more money comes more work and with more work there is less time to do what I love, like being with my family and friends. While this need of sacrifice doesn’t particularly make me happy, I can’t deny that it exists. I’d love for everything to be constantly perfect in my live, without the need to sacrifice something, but realistically, life isn’t that way."

I also wrote about human suffering :
" The whole idea of a whole population suffering for no apparent reason shocked me. It also made me realize that this sort of suffering doesn’t just happen in fiction; there are real life examples like Hurricane Katrina, Haiti and a million more. This got me thinking about the big picture and reason why these things happen. Why do good people suffer? This year has brought some personal examples of this very question. I found myself trying to find some sort of rational behind it, but I don’t think it is that simple. The only one logical reason I can think of that justifies human suffering is the ability to learn from that situation. I’m a big believer in learning from your experiences, but I also understand how hard it is to reason with suggestion that the only reason for human suffering is to learn from it."

Both of these subjects have made me recently reevaluate my life, priorities, and values. Of course there is that old saying "Everything happens for a reason" but has anyone really found comfort in this? Knowing everything is happening for a reason and not knowing doesnt settle well with me. These past two years of college has helped me grow immensely, I've had to deal with situations and people I've never had to deal with before. While I'd like to say that I've stayed strong throughout these experiences and learned the meaning of suffering and sacrifice, I dont think I've still fully grasped those concepts.

I'm the type of person who wants to be strong. I want to handle everything and be in control but some life lessons have taught me this isnt possible. You cant be strong all the time and thats when you must lean on those who TRULY care about you. Those who have always been there, the ones who ask, support, and offer advice. I've learned that these are the people I want in my life. Not people who are fake, lie, or who dont have a genuine interest in your life. I need a support team, not a team of fake friends. While this has been a hard concept for me to be "ok" with, I'm working at it.I truly appericate everyone I have in my life. I have the best friends in the world and dont deserve them. There was a quote that I really like, "Sometimes not being in control is the most beautiful thing in the world" It's true, I wish I could just believe it whole heartedly ha!

I cant believe that I'll be a junior in college. Time has truly flow by and Im so fortunate to experience all that I have. I'm excited to see what the next chapter of my life looks likes

Nothing but love,
Wojo