Entry Two: Innocent or Guilty

Judge.
This simple word possesses several meanings, from the individual who decides if a person is innocent or guilty, to the way we look at and compare others. There isn't a person on the face of this Earth who can say, "I have never judged someone." It is simply impossible. And utterly sad.
Everyday, as we walk through the school hallways, we judge. The girl wearing skin-tight clothing, we think of her as a slut. The boy with ratted hair and his pants nearly on the ground, well, he's a druggy. The Asian kid, he's a nerd. The black guy, he's probably a thug. The guy with style, he must certainly be gay. The girl who was homeschooled, she must be a super-religious virgin.
These are all aspects of our society that we judge others on, the way they dress, talk, act, look. In my opinion, it is unnecessary and unacceptable. Haven't we all been brought up to treat others the way we'd like to be treated? Then why, why on EARTH do we think it is okay to make fun of or put down others? Why do we even think its remotely acceptable to judge them?
It's Not.
Can we each take a look in the mirror for a change? Let's realize that the same reasons we judged that kid in our science class is because we believe it makes us feel better about ourselves. Instead, let's look at ourselves, and find the beauty we are, the beauty we contain deeper than the skin, and clothes and look and words.
And so what if someone does believe differently than you do, its NOT your place to JUDGE them. It is not your duty. In the end, God is the one who will judge you. He is the ultimate judge of every life. He calls the shots.
Let us ask ourselves again, are we Innocent or Guilty of the crime of judging.

Entry One: Hit The Pitch

Life throws many curve balls at us. For example, new friends, new experiences, new places. But we all must find a way to cope, to hit the pitch. The hit may be a line drive down the center of the field or maybe a pop up to third base, but where ever the ball goes we all learn from it. We learn whether only to run to first or take it all the way home. We learn to see the ball to the barrel and not drop our shoulder. Many things in life reflect this. In school there are many things that can bog us down, down so low we feel as though we are crushed beneath an elephant. Our only job, our only way to overcome this elephant, is to work through it. Yes, it is the most difficult task we have but the only way to be out of the shadow of the elephant is to see the positive and strive to be the very best Y-O-U you can be.

My life has been far from the ordinary, yet seemingly normal. I have grown up in a good family full of never-ending love. My friends have always been there for me, I accomplish good grades in school, I participate in extra-curricular activities, but I'm not here to brag on my accomplishments, I'm here to let you in on my secrets, my life. I'm here, if you need someone to talk to. I'm here to spit out advice if asked. I'm here for you.

So here's to Entry One on my little blog that, most likely, will only be seen by myself.