inspiration from the islands

Today is a different day.  A friend just gave me some of the best advice I've heard in a while... and that was to take my own advice. 

I've been existing for the past couple weeks rather than living.  I've entangled myself in this web of nonexistence.  Where feeling took too much energy, and thinking became overwhelming.  Have you ever tried not to feel, or think?... it's pretty empty.

This same friend, Alissa just packed up her life in a few suitcases, and moved to Hawaii.  She knows a friend, has a roof over her head, and the ocean outside of her window.  She traded unhappiness for something fulfilling.  She seized an adventure instead of watching someone else do it.  Talking to an old friend this afternoon has inspired me in more ways than I can possibly type.  In a way, it has triggered determination inside of me.  

I see myself becoming stagnant, which makes me unhappy, in turn making me lazy.  It's a vicious cycle that creeps up far too often when I fail to silence it.  Life is meant to be lived, not tolerated.  And "living life" takes on a different definition for everyone.  Ultimately... it's about being happy.  Because at the end of all of this (whatever "this" is), the big house will only put a smile on your face if good memories are made within its walls, and the successful career will only be worth it if you love getting out of bed in the morning, and the college degree will only matter if you can be proud of your accomplishments.  Because if you don't have that, a big house is only wood.  A successful career becomes nothing more than money.  And a college degree is just a piece of paper. 

I guess what I'm trying to say is, it's easy to fall into the cultural norms of todays society.  And that's okay... for some; but if it's not okay with you... get inspired, and inspiration will lead you to determination.  Determination to change life.  Determination to let go of existence, and just live.  

I have used every ounce of inspiration to foster, and feed my dreams to the highest level of intensity possible... now it's time for me to find that determination, and make my dreams my life. 

Today, Alissa made me remember why my blog is entitled "Let Go."  Thanks for inspiring me to live...

"so let go, jump in

oh well whatcha waiting for

it's alright

cause there's beauty in the breakdown

so let go, just get in

oh, it's so amazing here

it's alright

cause there's beauty in the breakdown"