struggle

I havent written one of these well, since october. Not because i forgot about it, but i really was embarassed that i had nothing to write about. Here i am swearing by all means to go out and do big things, when i have sat so still for the past few months. i understand that my surrounding life has a big part in keeping me in one place ( sisters getting married, friends getting married, new job ect ) But instead of using my time to Gods full advantage, i just, watched it fly on by me. To be tied down, is a perfect way, and excuse, to plan.    This 'big dream' of mine is still in the works, but has been on just a pause.. and i cant stand that. Its time to really start planning this shin dig, instead of dabbling in it. I havent explain what this 'plan' is to a lot of people yet, because its still under works. But im just gonna come out and explain it all. I will be traveling around the world, using a pass called "around the world trip ticket" through alliance airlines. i will be gone for a year or longer, and will travel to every country i can possibly go too, and stay with christian organizations in each country.I will stay in each country for about a week, and during that week, film and document what the organizations do for the country, culture, and most of all Gods kingdom. Each week my website will be updated by the previous adventure, and so it gives people the opportunity to keep up, and travel with me. Each country will have its own external web link, and so by simply clicking the country that i have already been too, you can watch the video on that country, and listed below will be a brief explanation, needs, wants, and how we, as westernized culture, can help this country. For years i would talk to people about traveling, or how they can help those less fortunate, and the same answers i would get would be "i just dont know where to start, or HOW to even begin to help" well thats where this plan i created fits in. This 'plan' of mine is called Send me on my way, and it gives people the chance to learn about what they are helping with, they get insight on this culture, the PEOPLE that are just like themselves, to stretch out hands, and to create an invisible web. THINK about it, all it takes is awareness. ALL it takes, is information , and knowledge. it is time for us as a culture, as PEOPLE, to help. to care. to become selfless. I am more than excited about this dream of mine, this will be a solo trip, just me, my cameras, and this world...Through this trip im doing, im praying that the dominoe effect is endless. im praying organizations will finally have their voices be loud enough. im praying people who are so bored with the norm, will find my videos, and website, and be inspired. im praying someone, or all find their purpose through the eyes of others. i really hope whoever reads this will be praying with me, because even though i am doing this trip alone, the support of many others will be keeping this flame a forrest fire. Please share this with people you feel who would be interested in viewing this journey as it unfolds. I hope to be making this grand voyage in the summer time, and until then will be giving brief updates through this blog.  i will try my hardest at providing the necessary footage to really show whats going on out in the world. I dont want to edit anything out, i dont want to hide, or shy away from footage that will make people feel uncomfortable. there is a REASON you FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE. THERE IS A REASON YOU FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE WATCHING STARVING CHILDREN. THERE IS A REASON YOU FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE WATCHING GENOCIDE. THERE IS A REASON YOU FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE SEEING THE NEEDS OF THIS WORLD.

                     

so what if, there were a way to help those issues. to fix them through awareness, hard work, love, selflessness, through this intricate web of knowledge and understanding of these extremely big and important issues?





what if we can end them?



Send me on my way.

the start!

first.

first video blog... please excuse the awkwardness..and references to Star wars.

Life is wasted on the Living

This is a very heated toned blog, proceed with knowing this can end up leading in rants. K? K. Moving forward. You know what rubs me the wrong way? What gets me absolutely frustrated? Is people lollygagging through life, and wasting opportunities. If you are one of those, brace yourself. This is your LIFE. you get ONE shot at it, ONE chance. what on earth are you gonna do with it? I mean i complain a lot, more than i ever should be, but what im learning lately is, If im not happy with something, its not going to change unless i make it change. Usually life is a lot like newtons first law.An object at rest, will stay at rest, and Something that is in motion, will continue to be in motion, unless stopped by an outside source. If something in your life, isnt going the way you'd like for it to go, or if you are making decisions that you dont like, then DO something about it. GIVE it reason to stop. Stop complaining about how life is boring, or people treat you bad, or about random things! If you dont like it, FIX it. If someone is not treating you the way they should, and you have tried to mend that problem and work it out, but they wont change, WALK. AWAY. WHY are you going to put up with something that is constantly bringing you down and making your life much harder than it should be? If you dont like the way your life is going, then DO something about it. Get off your butt, and change it! If you dont like your job, then    search for another one! If you dont like where you live, then MOVE. I understand its expensive, and intimidating living far away from family, or by yourself, but guess what? you wouldnt be the first one to do so! If you have a habit you wanna break, then BREAK IT. By all means, even if that means getting outside help, just stop it! Put the bottle down, stop committing adultery, quit taking pills, work on not lying, silence your lips before hurtful language, eat healthier, get out of abuse... only YOU will get YOU to stop physically making mistakes.  No one is going to follow you for the rest of your life with a pair of handcuffs making sure you dont royally screw up. If Life is boring, then FIND something exciting about it! If that means going to school to follow your dreams, or NOT going to school to follow your dreams, just FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS! ( as long as they are reasonable, not like i wanna be the worlds best pie eater or something) I know its hard changing, breaking from the mold, following your biggest dreams, but thats exactly why God loves you! Hes there to BE that rock, that cheerleader, that foundation.. Youve got a time spand that isnt long in retrospect to how long we've been here. what are YOU gonna do thats gonna make a difference? People throughout history have taken chances, BIG chances, and have ended up living their dreams! Its POSSIBLE. so what, you're gonna go to school, get a job, have a family, and a regular joe 9-5 er? just because thats what society expects of you? What gets your blood going? Heart pounding? What inspires you to just get up and go!? DO that, what are you waiting for? because Time isnt going to stop for you, so you gotta get up and actually chase it. If life isnt what you think it oughta be, then dont put up with it. CHANGE it. When you see something and think 'thats not okay!' then DO something about it. Dont let this blogs head sentence be true. Please dont waste your life away. Dont just make comments, give them reason behind them. Be that starting domino, BE that first tug, that first push of something that only God could muster up. If only you knew what he has instore. If only you knew your potential to shake things up. If only you knew.  START WORKING TO BECOME LIKE THE PEOPLE YOU ADMIRE. every generation needs a martin luther king jr, Lincoln, mother theresa, CS lewis, walt disney, and Ben franklin. People who make a ripple, who make noise, who DO something. Now, tell me, why cant that be you?

strangers like me

sacrifice. a word i have been thinking about A LOT lately.. In recent months im learning the true meaning of that word. In order to get to my dreams, and Gods desires, i have to sacrifice a lot of my desires to obtain these goals! But in the process of 'letting go' of unnecessary things, i have found meaning to the things that ARE necessary.. We feel so helpless when things we think we need, are taken away from us.. But letting go of these things, these things that are not much of worth.. you find that the simpler basic things, fill those gaps, and over flow! I dont need a boyfriend, or new clothes, or my hair being done every month. I dont need the latest and greatest accessories or to go out clubbing every weekend in hollywood. Dont get me wrong, those are all fun activities, but not really worth my money or time compared to other options. I do A LOT in my week. from ballet, to surfing, to swing dancing, to hanging out with friends. Church, gym, family, hiking, and mischief! SO MANY THINGS fill up my hours, and frankly they all.. cost.. money.. so now, i have all these goals and desires laid out on the table, and i have to be wise with my spendings of money, and time, for each! If that means skipping out on dance or bailing on hanging out with friends on the weekend to work to just get gas money, im gonna do it! I'll babysit for days on end, just to get INCHES closer to where i wanna be.. Im so done wasting time on people and activities that arent going to benefit me in the long run. Doing things that arent pleasing God, is costing me more than money.. How much are you willing to sacrifice for your dreams? How many hours of work and dedication are you willing to do, in order to live your life the way you always dreamed? ITS POSSIBLE. that life you always dream about? yeah that dream sequence that plays through your thoughts? its actually possible!! because our God makes things happen. I know there are people out there in the world, who are doing the same thing i am... working hard to obtain these crazy goals.. strangers like me. somewhere :)

never lose sight to whats important in life

downsize, without losing quality.

During my vacation from home and lets just say 'life' in general, it has really reminded me the true importance of keeping your dreams in perspective. A good friend of mine, Dj, had posted something on facebook that i really have never read/heard before. It read, "Surround yourself with people who believe in your dreams." and as simple as the quote is/was, it hit me like a ton of bricks!..."Surround yourself with people who believe in your dreams"... was i surrounding myself with people like that? Were people whom i called my friend, supporting my dreams? being positive influences? Helping my life's process go the way it should be going? Were they being cheerleaders?  For those of you who do follow this thing-of-a-blog, you know my dreams, and how BIG and improbable they are, and i cannot achieve them on my own. This life, it was meant to be enjoyed--- together. But sometimes i forget, that the company you surround yourself with, you will soon be the host of. Am i being a good host? Am i surrounding myself with these people, these friends, these essential tools? and lately, i have found that answer to be half n half. HALF of my friends were being what i needed them to be, while the others, were, well not. So, i am learning to downsize without losing quality....but to gain it. Impossible you say? no. Difficult? you bet. Im just really starting to pay attention to what is necessary in my life, and people who arent helping me towards these crazy dreams, really dont deserve a whole lotta effort from me, yeah sure this can totally be wrong and you can think "lindsey what are you doing!" but so far... its worked. i dont hate anyone, i dont resent anything, i just dont have time, to waste my time. So evaluate where you are in life! are you surrounding yourself with people who are cheering you to succeed? Are your close friends being the iron you need them to be? Are they just as excited for your dreams as you are? I can honestly say.. yes. mine are.... and boy am I blessed.