IT'S NOT COMPLICATED.

"Why'd you have to go and make things so complicated?"-Avril

I, on an almost daily basis, have been called a hippie. Sometimes because of the way that I dress and sometimes because of the way that I view life. The definition of flower child is (as told by www.dictionary.com) a young person, esp. a hippie, rejecting conventional society and advocating love, peace, and simple, idealistic values.
[Under that they could have just put this:]

In all honesty, I am kind of a hippie. A flower child, if you will. It's not that i'm channeling the 70s every moment of my life...it's just who I am. I'm simple. I don't like to complicate things. I take life at face value because that's what it's worth. I'm happy because I like being happy. I think that people over-analyze things to the point where it's impossible for them to just be content with what is actually happening.

Life isn't that complicated.
You're born, and then you die. And you're given a few years in between those two events to do some really amazing things and to make the most out of your life! So why worry about how expensive your clothes are or if the snobby girl in your biology class thinks you're "awesome"? Life isn't about being popular or cool or rich. It's about being happy and friendly and helpful. I just want to make people smile. I enjoy helping others. I genuinely feel wonderful when I am able to make someone laugh or just knowing that I could make a person's day a little bit easier, a little bit better, a little bit happier. Isn't that what life is about? Making the world a better place? Isn't it about creating moments that truly take your breath away in pure astonishment? I don't hold grudges because I think they're a waste of time. I don't stay angry because I am too happy to be mad. I will be friends with anyone who is nice to me and fun to hang out with. I really just like life. I like living. I like laughing. I like being simple-minded. I like being a hippie. (and I really like wearing flowers in my hair, in case any of you ever want to get me a gift. just sayin.)

People aren't that complicated.
Yes, sometimes boys are confusing and girls are overly dramatic. But, if you think about it, we're not that hard to figure out. Boys like to feel needed. They like to be dominant and fix things and make you feel safe. It's what they're good at. Tell them they are handsome and let them teach you new things. Girls want to feel wanted. They want to know that somebody likes and wants and needs and cares for them. Tell us we are pretty, hold our hand in public, leave a note on our windshield just to say hi. It's not that hard. (I understand that not everyone is the same and these do not apply to every single person in the world. I'm only making a point. No need to get defensive.) I realize that telling a guy he is hott and letting him teach you how to golf is NOT the only thing you have to do. There's more to it. But that is like, the core of it. People are only complicated when you make them complicated. If someone REALLY, genuinely wants to be with you...they'll let you know. If someone honestly doesn't want anything to do with you, they'll also probably let you know. Don't read into what he's not even saying. Take it for what it's worth. If you surround yourself with good people, you aren't going to have complicated relationships. Be nice to other people and they really will be nice back.

Love isn't complicated.
It's not hard. It's not stupid. It's not worthless. It's not complicated.

God isn't complicated.
He loves you. He wants you. He sent His son to die on the cross for you. All you have to do is fall in love with Him. It's the most amazing thing in the world and it is NOT complicated. It's simple. God is simple. Faith is simple.




I know that there are people who view life in a completely different way than I do. I respect that. I just don't like to make a mess of things that don't need to be chaotic. I think that people are genuinely good, sometimes we just make a few mistakes. I feel like, if I keep spreading the love...it'll catch on. I don't pray for world peace, I pray for world love. Because where there is love -- there is peace.

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will then know peace."

Take life for everything it can be. Make every opportunity you are given count because you don't know how many more God will give you. Life is fun and easy, stop worrying and stressing about things that don't matter. It's all good!


peaceandlove<3