Blue skies are coming, but I know that it's hard -- Noah and the Whale

As of late,  this song has been my escape: Blue Skies by Noah and the Whale

Just listen to it. I know you'll love it. 

I don't like to think of my life as hard. This is because I know that so many other people have harder things to deal with in their life than I do, and I know that I have been blessed with more than I deserve. But sometimes, life is hard... And frustrating, and disheartening, and full of failures. And as hard as you try to be happy, sometimes you just feel down and inadequate. Not just the blues, but the "mean reds" as Audrey Hepburn would say in Breakfast At Tiffany's. So, to get over this, I listen to this song. And then after that, I listen to this: 

L.i.f.e.g.o.e.s.o.n. by Noah and the Whale

Because although there are the blues and "mean reds," life does go on. And more than that, life goes on and all around us, beautiful things are happening and it would be a shame to miss them. We can't simply let life pass us by, we have to live it. I definitely know that  this is easier said than done, but nonetheless, it is something that does need to be done. And as I struggle to do these things, it helps me to try to look for and appreciate all of those great things and blessing that happen to me daily. Things like the old man in the lobby who always talks to me after a long day of work on Friday afternoons, and the random stranger who says she likes my earrings as we cross paths on the sidewalk, and the guy who simply holds the door open for me, and the professor who remembers my name. These little things count for so much more than they think. And these actions make me want to be the giver of kindness, to in turn brighten somebody else's day and give them something to smile about. 

Everybody in life matters, and I wish I had the time to simply sit with people and hear about all the great things they have to offer the world. While I can't do this, I know that I can always share kindness with them through small deeds. In my head it's such an easy concept, and yet I know how hard it can be some days to simply even get through to tomorrow. But if do your best with what you're given, I promise that you will be blessed more than you can imagine. 

I hope that this makes sense and doesn't sound too preachy. Like I mentioned earlier, I'm not the best at putting my thoughts into words and getting my meaning through...it's a curse. Nonetheless:

Life Is Beautiful by Vega 4

Sorry for all of the video postings. I just feel like they better help express my thoughts more than my words can. 

To end with, just know that you are important and that you have so much to offer this world, more than you think. So remember, blue skies are coming, life goes on and it is beautiful! 

Also, read your scriptures and listen to the living prophets. They make life so much easier. mormon.org