Is Christianity merely a religion? No. It is a way of life. In fact, it is the most important aspect of my life. My Christian faith is not only the basis of my existence; it is also the prime motivation of all my aspirations. However, my devotion to Christianity by no means indicates that I am without flaws. Not by a long shot am I “holier than thou.”If I could sum up Christianity in a few words, it would be these: to be a better tomorrow than I was today.
Many people live by the motto “work hard, play hard.” While this statement speaks on the necessity of balance in one’s life, if I have not worked hard enough, it is difficult for me to “play” at all. In other words, if I have any pending work on my plate, I won’t have a peaceful mind until it’s complete. I’ll be on the dance floor feeling miserable because of the haunting thoughts of the ten-page paper I have yet to write.
Have you ever noticed that the warmth of daylight always comes after the fright of the dark? In the same manner, I live by the notion that things will get better no matter how bad they may seem. Kelly Clarkson said it best in her hit single that “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” Hope and optimism allow me to realize that mistakes are eye-opening experiences of what not to do in the future.
This may seem cliché but I must say that living by the golden rule is my goal every day. The golden rule was established on the platform of love. I show love towards others by simply treating others the way that I want to be treated.
What would you like to eat for dinner? If you would have asked me this question exactly one year ago, undoubtedly-without hesitation or deliberation- I would have answered: fried chicken, pizza, McDonald’s, French fries, you get the point here. Recently, however, after some heaven-sent exposure to the secrets of fast food and processed food industries, I realized how much of a slow death that I, along with millions of people all over the world, are suffering. I have changed my diet and most of all, my lifestyle.
Over a majority of my life, I’ve allowed fear to dictate my life. But now, I have promised myself to start becoming more adventurous, you never know what life has in store!
If someone asked me to define “cheapskate,” I would simply offer them a picture of myself. I wouldn’t say that I am cheap, per se, but rather that I am living a frugal lifestyle.
In order to maintain sanity, I must keep everything organized. Everything from to-do lists, to constantly writing down whatever it is I need to do, making schedules and calendars- you name it, I’ve probably done it! This is my method of success.