Take a Risk

Something is missing. There are moments in your life where you feel lost. If you are like me, then you probably have these moments every few months. There are so many hopes and desires in my heart. . The desire to be loved. The desire to be successful. The hope to be happy. The hope to enjoy life. These are just a few of many. Some of you might relate to my hopes or desires, but there is no doubt that you have your own. There are times we need to put them aside. The lack of fulfilling them leads to a void. This void leads to loneliness and even being lost. At times, it's unbearable and our souls gently weep. Our hearts are tugged each day by the possible opportunities to fulfill those needs. A glimpse of hope seems slim. Yet, there is always hope. Always desire. Always a chance. Although there is something missing and those moments of feeling lost tend to always arise, the opportunities allow us to be able to complete them. Take a risk. Yes, heartbreak might come from it. Yes, failure might occur. Yes, loneliness might dwell as well as hurt. But the only way to realize those needs is to try. Trust God. God answers the petitions of our heart, but it is also our responsibility to try. Render your heart. Give it a shot.

<3 Claudy

First Thoughts

What is the first thought that pops into your mind when you first wake up? Do you even think anything at all? For me, it's probably Gasp, I'm going to be late for work! Then, I frantically get out of bed, search for a clothes, and change as fast as a Broadway actor, assuming they have costume changes. At times, I wake up not thinking anything. It's more like my mind is blank, and I am walking around like a zombie, without searching for brains to eat, of course. My search is for clothes, most probably, socks. Yet, other times, my mind is flooded with the previous day events or even thoughts of yesterday. This is probably the least favorite of my thinking. For instance, this simple blog is a mere thought of yesterday. It was on my mind, randomly, throughout the day. Since other things occupied me: school, work, blocks, church, social life, apparently I do have one, etc., I could not blog it yesterday. The fact they are my least favorite is because it is simply and nothing else but the past. Yesterday was the past. It is gone, and there is no changing it. But, that does not change the fact that our mind lingers on those moments, desires, and thoughts. Many of you might think, "What's so bad about it?" Well, the answer is clear. You are still living in yesterday, then living for today. This is a problem for most of us. Our mindset stays in the past. Because of this, our life is based on the past, and our future is shaped by the past. Of course, I can hear many of you say, "Well, duh, the past shapes our future. It is obvious." Yet, I ask you, shouldn't your present shape your future? It should be at this moment that you are aware that if you make a certain choice, it will shape your future in a certain way. For example, I was aware that if I choose to blog right now, I was going to be more late to church. Honestly, I felt the need and urge to do it because if I didn't, my mere thoughts would be nothing more than yesterday's thoughts. I could not afford to lose them. That is why I am letting them shape my future now, right now, in the present. There is no use in wasting our thoughts in things that are gone with history. It prevents us from healing, forgiving, moving forward, being successful, etc. At times, it is because of this that many of us live a void or painful life. The past serves as nothing more than the past. Yes, think about the happy moments and memories, but do not dwell and stay there. So, when you wake up tomorrow, I hope that your thoughts are of the present. That you look forward to a new day, a new beginning, and new possibilities in your life. See today as the shaper of your future, and see each new day as a door to endless opportunities for your life. As for me, I hope tomorrow's first thought is Thank you, God, for a another day of life to live, to impact others, and I realize how blessed I am even through the trials and tribulations. What would be your first thought when you wake up tomorrow in the morning?

<3, Claudy

The Beginning

There are many instances throughout the day where we are pensive. Whether it is a random thought or something that has been constantly on your mind, our life revolves around these mere thoughts. I plan to share my Mere Thoughts in hopes that it might impact your life in a positive way. I will share my previous writings. I hope that by sharing a bit of me, maybe even myself completely, you will be blessed even entertained by this blog. But most importantly, I hope that my words may touch the deepest corners of your mind, heart, and soul. This is the beginning of my Mere Thoughts; my life; my journey. I believe this can be the beginning of your story as well and a beautiful friendship between you and me, and our thoughts.

<3 Claudy