Begin

The best way to learn is with your heart.  The best way to overcome fear of the unknown is to step into it and then you will begin to know it. The best way to change is to act.  Remember:

All Beginnings are hard. . . . And sometimes I add what I have learned on my own: "Especially a beginning that you make for yourself. That's the hardest beginning of all."

In the Beginning by Chaim Potok

 The only way to succeed is to fail at least once. Do  not be afraid of failure. Do not be afraid to begin because you don't think you will succeed or finish. Learn, love, feel with your heart.
I failed yesterday. I have a goal to look for someone to serve everyday.  I took a last minute trip down to Salt Lake to meet up with a friend.  The place we were heading was closed so we walked around downtown SLC just talking.  My charity failed as I made up excuses or said nothing to bums asking for change along the way.  The opportunities were right in front of me but I made up excuses and left them.  How is that my place to judge whether they need it or not? I had change but, instead I spend it on frozen yogurt that I didn't even need.
I don't think it's a coincidence that we come into contact with the people that we do. I don't think our paths crossing others is ever an accident. I am so grateful for that. Every single person I have ever met has affected me somehow. They have helped shape who I am today. I learn more about myself with each person I come in contact with. People are absolutely fascinating! And each as something great to offer if we choose to see it.
 I have realized I don't express my love and appreciation to those people that have come into my life and stayed.  Why is it we don't until they leave, and sometimes when it's too late?
The only time we have is now because we don't ever know what tomorrow will bring.
I failed but today I can succeed and serve someone.

Life is a beautiful gift. I truly believe it is.  I believe this Earth is a gift. I believe our bodies are a gift.  The people in our lives are gifts. All of these gifts are all so different but they are each special and I believe they are even sacred.  We can't take advantage of everything we've been given but, we can try. Sometimes that's all we need to do or can do, is try.