Random Word of the Moment - Epiphany

Epiphany - a sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into the reality or essential meaning of something, usually initiated by some simple, homely, or commonplace occurrence or experience.

Yet again today, I have had another thought to write about, haha. Well, it was more of an experience really. One of my favorite words is the title of this particular post, and I believe I had one today :)

I was talking to my uncle this evening, and during that conversation we said a prayer together about the stuff going on in our lives and about the people we felt led to pray about. Anyway, during the prayer we had, my uncle mentioned one of the things I am going through, and he asked God that I would be a bridge that brings some of my family together (long story, haha). It was then that it hit me. See, I have been searching for a passion in my life - something I could really pursue, especially going into college and attempting to find a major to complete. Anyway, the word bridge really struck something within me, and I felt as if I had found my passion.

I love to help people. Especially giving advice, pep talks, moral support, and stuff like that. I have been told that I am good at this sort of thing, and I really do enjoy doing it. However, it never occurred to me that I had a passion for it.
It's kind of like I have a psychological side to me that can easily relate to people and knows what to say that will help them out. Not to sound like I'm bragging or anything, but it's how I feel. It just amazes me that I have a gift in that area. I realized that since I have been through a lot in my short life, I can relate to a lot of people because those very experiences have given me a sense of a wide variety of emotions and feelings. All of those rough times in my life have been the building blocks for the passion I have discovered today.

And jumping off of that thought, people ask why bad things happen to good people; I'm not saying that I am a good person, but I am saying that, perhaps, "bad" things happen so that we will grow as individuals. Even if the "good" person loses a lot or even their life in the process, the people around them are given the chance to become what they never could have become before. Life never seems so sweet until you've tasted death in one way or another, whether it be physical, emotional, or spiritual.