Musings of a Genie

What are your dreams and aspirations? What have you always loved doing? What gives you that release when you are tensed or stressed? How do you block out the world when you are hurt? What cant you live without? For me it is Art! Beauty! Creativity! Laughter!Problem solving.      
     
 I remember all the times when i was growing up, i really never spoke to anyone when i was hurt, I would go silent sometimes and just dream of the future. I would say deep within myself " They will see! They will know that i am someone later. They will know me not for my beauty but  for my brains! you'll see." It kept me going. Even my siblings and parents nicknamed me the dreamer. I think big. My only flaw.

Another way to get my release was Music! I could finally voice out my feelings in songs. Most times in the bathroom. When they hear me singing in the bathroom, dad says " dont bother, she aint coming out soon." I sing my heart out and it makes the day go past faster.

My best friend God was always there to listen to me, to dry my tears, to assure me of everlasting love and a bright future. I talked to him like i could see him. He really listens my friends, try talking to him like he is right there.

Thirty years after being born, here I am. I am no where near the promised land, flowing with milk and honey. Been through fire and back. And guess what? I am so GRATEFUL! I lived to tell the tale. I aint sick or maimed. I can still see and hear clearly. I am still better than a lot of my peers. I have nothing much materially but I am grateful for who I became. I still sing, laugh, design, appreciate beauty, clown, build the best business plans daily ( my head cant help figuring out one per hour) and pray.

So tell me friends, what do you do to release your nerves when stressed?What do you love doing? How do you block out the world when you need to? Share! Share!