Hello there,
Well its been a long while since I've written anything in my blog. For some reason I was thinking about it today. Wondering what I had written in the past and what were my thoughts for the future.
Since my last post I had the most beautiful wedding in Maui, Hawaii on Sept 30th, and shortly after our honeymoon my wife and I found out we were pregnant. And NO it didn't happen on the honeymoon.
I have decided to go part time working as a paramedic to pursue some other dreams of mine and hopefully lay some serious ground work for a successful family and life for myself, Summer, and Marley Stone (that's my baby boy on the way).
Life recently has been good, really good in fact. Summer and I are not financially "killing it" but things are getting in order. (thanks to her). We, as mentioned above, have a baby on the way. My brother is engaged. My parents and other brother are healthy. Work is going well. All in all I'm stoked and thankful.
With things going so well in my life journey, I naturally want the other people in my life to be on similar paths. However, in that department I'm not so fortunate. Someone very close to me, and some of you may know who I'm talking about, has gone through some serious trauma. With all due respect to this person, I will not mention any names. If you know you know. Who its is and what happened is not what I'm interested in talking about. Its what we do about it that's on my mind.
So how many times in your life has someone been on the wrong path. You don't say anything do you? Why not? Well, I'm sure its human nature not to. We live our lives everyday to avoid as much conflict as possible. Most of us do anyways. What would your friend say to you if you confronted him? Would he or she be mad? A lot of times yes.
When we decide to make relationships with people, certain friends get closer than others. When a company is all working together, don't you encourage each other to produce the best work? Why is it that when some of our closest friends are not on the best path, we are so afraid to say anything to them?
My wife is very forward. She LOVES her friends and family SO much that she doesn't hesitate for a second to let them know if she thinks they might not be on the be pointed in the right direction. Unfortunately some of her friends have gotten mad at her on occasion for speaking out. She is surrounded by a wonderful group of women and I pray and hope that they see her reaching out as an act of LOVE and nothing else. I'm sure they do.
Is it fun to get drunk? The old me would say HELL YA IT IS! and if one of my best friends told me, it wasn't good for me, what would I have said? I would have to them to screw off. But deep down, I know the truth, even though I would not have wanted to hear it, I knew they loved me. I feel like for the most part we make friends with people that have minds like us. Unless you think you are dumb, and I hope you don't, it's probably safe to say that you would consider most of your friends pretty smart people. I'm telling you that even if a friend of yours doesn't like what you have to say, they get it. They might be mad, but they get it.
So back to the first part of my story, recently I had a friend that went through a serious amount of trauma. Before it happened things were getting bad. Some friends reached out and we all discussed what would happen if we confronted him. Some people thought he would get mad, others thought it was a good idea. But no one thought or knew what he was actually capable of. Or did we and just didn't want to believe it?
Well the unthinkable happened. Luckily it wasn't the ultimate unthinkable but it got as close as it gets.
Today I'm happy to tell you that my friend is still here and alive. Not because we did anything about it. I'd like to think it was the Grace of God, because we didn't do anything about it. Should we have? Well in hindsight I'm here to tell you yes, we should have. We should have called it straight, and told our friend straight up what was going on in his life was unacceptable and he needed to help and some change.
If you truly love someone, and you truly care about someone, then you should at no time care at all what you say to them, if it is done with love and good intentions and for their best interest.
So I ask again. Do you have anyone in your life going down the wrong path? How much do you love them? Do you love them enough to not care if you hurt their feelings? You might save their life. I didn't say anything, thankfully my friend is still here, he shouldn't be. What are you gunna do? Maybe you are the person that needs to talking with. Do yourself a favor and save your own life.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Life, Religion, and catching up.
It has been a seriously long time since I have written in this!! I've been meaning to get on here again since at least New Years Eve and I wanted to write a little about a subject that some people have asked me about recently. RELIGION!!! OMGosh!!! To some non believers it seems like such a scary word, to others it is their saving grace, to others it is their excuse to do bad things, but as for me it is my foundation to which all, YES I MEAN ALL, of my decision are based off.
One day I would like to think of myself as a leader, and as for this I hope that I can lead by example. Here is what religion, for me the Christian religion, has done in my life and I would like to hope that an example of my life can help some people follow in my foot steps. Sometimes religion is hard to explain, and its really hard to explain to someone that has never experienced it or has never had God part of their lives. To be honest with you, I don't even really try to make sense of it all anymore, it just WORKS, I have faith that it does, and my experiences in life prove that it does.
I suppose I will start from the get go. I was raised in a very Christian home with a mom and a dad that made religion the foundation of our house and our family. Now I kicked and screamed my way to church pretty much my whole life, and I even tried to kick and scream my way out of Mater Dei High School (the private Catholic High School that I attended.) I had no idea that my parents planting those seeds in my head throughout my life could very possibly be the greatest gifts that they could have ever given me. Not that I wouldn't find out for myself one day, but the seeds for sure made things a little easier.
No as soon as I was old enough to get out on my own, I did. My mom always told me I was her "Wild Child." And that I was! Church and religion was sitting in the back seat of my life. The VERY back seat. However it was always back there. The activities that started to make me happy were parties, girls, and living life full throttle. I lived in Huntington and Newport for roughly 12 years or so. I ended up meeting and becoming friends with hundreds if not thousands of people. As many people know I began the Social Group with some friends and partying was my living. I got paid to know as many people as possible. And now 10+ years after beginning that, I feel the God always had a purpose for me. He knew that one day I would get back on track. And by knowing and meeting as many people as I have along the way, then just maybe one person out of those 1,000s will be able to read my story and turn their life around.
After partying more than any one person ever should, I began to think about my life. What was my purpose? Even people that don't believe in God seem to think we all have a purpose. So what was mine? My career as a full time partier just wasn't cutting it for me anymore. I wasn't full filled. I needed more, I needed to make some changes in the people's lives around me. Maybe I can make a change in yours??
I got out of the party business in 2009 and began working towards a career as a Firefighter/paramedic. I went to EMT school, became an EMT, then went to paramedic school and became a paramedic. I just recently got two paramedic jobs, one with AMR and one with Bowers. When changing careers I finally started fulfilling my desire to make a change in peoples lives. Some would say "I was doing God's work." But was I really doing God's work, or just helping people in my community? Hold that thought.
So next subject. I went through many relationships in my life. Some good, some bad, but I was never really satisfied. After my last bad one was over several years ago, I started thinking more and more about God. I wanted him back in my life. This actually was hard, because sometimes its so easy to think about it, so easy to say "yeah I believe in God," but so hard to actually get your butt involved. If you are one of those people that say you believe but you are not involved I hope this Blog can encourage you to get involved. Sooooo back to the relationships.
About a year and a half ago I found my angel. Her name is Summer (I'm assuming most people reading this know her, and if you don't, she is now my fiance). Summer was going to church, Summer had faith, and Summer got me back involved with the church. At first I must admit I was a little sceptical to get back into things. I was just finishing paramedic school at the time, I was dating a beautiful woman, I had a job already doing what I thought was God's work. Why did I need more? I even thought because of my job in the medical field, that that was enough for me and I was done. But she pushed and prayed I'm sure. We both started getting more and more involved with church. Her much faster than I. But as I started getting more involved my life began to change.
Like I said in the beginning of this, God previously was sitting in the back seat, however after a short while he made his way to shotgun and eventually the drivers seat.
Many people that know me well, can probably talk about how chill I am most of the time. I seem to rarely have a worry in the world, and all of this is to blame on my faith.
Since I put God in the driver's seat, I have gotten engaged to the raddest woman in the world, I have successfully completed paramedic school, I have traveled all over the West Coast of the US, including Hawaii several times (while making the least amount of money I have ever made before), I have started a few small businesses, I have gotten two new paramedic jobs, I have made life long relationships with amazing people, and I have gotten rid of almost all of the stressors of my life.
So to answer the question about my thoughts on religion. I really can't tell you anything other than IT WORKS. And I am living proof of that.
I'm sure you've heard "everything happens for a reason." Well I totally believe in that. I believe that God put me into a career when I was younger so that I would be able to reach many many people. I made thousands of relationships. I feel that the relationships that I made were good and I am respected by the people that know me. Hopefully because of this people will listen to me, pay attention to how I live, and then follow in my footsteps.
As for doing God's work and being a leader, I'm just going to continue to be ME. I am doing God's work by living a happy, stress free life, and being a testament to the fact that he works, and I'm leading by example.
I know someone is going to read this and say "oh man, Matt is a church guy now," or "Give me a break that stuff isn't real," etc Or many people might think church isn't cool or its just not for them.
I still love to surf, BBQ, drink beers, watch football, go camping, learn new things, work, go to parties, hike, etc. I am still the same person I have always been, I just have a huge superpower on my side now.
And if you say its not for you, then I dare you to try it. And getting involved for a day isn't trying it. Really give it a try and I promise it won't let you down.
If you read this and wanna talk more feel free to hit me up. Too many of my friends have had their lives cut short, and some are currently living unfulfilled lives. Its never too late to make a change.
Special thanks to my wonderful fiance Summer, my mom, and Tim Lukei for always planting seeds for me that are now growing into trees.
"I'm giving my life to the only One who makes the moon reflect the sun."
Life is good.
Matt
One day I would like to think of myself as a leader, and as for this I hope that I can lead by example. Here is what religion, for me the Christian religion, has done in my life and I would like to hope that an example of my life can help some people follow in my foot steps. Sometimes religion is hard to explain, and its really hard to explain to someone that has never experienced it or has never had God part of their lives. To be honest with you, I don't even really try to make sense of it all anymore, it just WORKS, I have faith that it does, and my experiences in life prove that it does.
I suppose I will start from the get go. I was raised in a very Christian home with a mom and a dad that made religion the foundation of our house and our family. Now I kicked and screamed my way to church pretty much my whole life, and I even tried to kick and scream my way out of Mater Dei High School (the private Catholic High School that I attended.) I had no idea that my parents planting those seeds in my head throughout my life could very possibly be the greatest gifts that they could have ever given me. Not that I wouldn't find out for myself one day, but the seeds for sure made things a little easier.
No as soon as I was old enough to get out on my own, I did. My mom always told me I was her "Wild Child." And that I was! Church and religion was sitting in the back seat of my life. The VERY back seat. However it was always back there. The activities that started to make me happy were parties, girls, and living life full throttle. I lived in Huntington and Newport for roughly 12 years or so. I ended up meeting and becoming friends with hundreds if not thousands of people. As many people know I began the Social Group with some friends and partying was my living. I got paid to know as many people as possible. And now 10+ years after beginning that, I feel the God always had a purpose for me. He knew that one day I would get back on track. And by knowing and meeting as many people as I have along the way, then just maybe one person out of those 1,000s will be able to read my story and turn their life around.
After partying more than any one person ever should, I began to think about my life. What was my purpose? Even people that don't believe in God seem to think we all have a purpose. So what was mine? My career as a full time partier just wasn't cutting it for me anymore. I wasn't full filled. I needed more, I needed to make some changes in the people's lives around me. Maybe I can make a change in yours??
I got out of the party business in 2009 and began working towards a career as a Firefighter/paramedic. I went to EMT school, became an EMT, then went to paramedic school and became a paramedic. I just recently got two paramedic jobs, one with AMR and one with Bowers. When changing careers I finally started fulfilling my desire to make a change in peoples lives. Some would say "I was doing God's work." But was I really doing God's work, or just helping people in my community? Hold that thought.
So next subject. I went through many relationships in my life. Some good, some bad, but I was never really satisfied. After my last bad one was over several years ago, I started thinking more and more about God. I wanted him back in my life. This actually was hard, because sometimes its so easy to think about it, so easy to say "yeah I believe in God," but so hard to actually get your butt involved. If you are one of those people that say you believe but you are not involved I hope this Blog can encourage you to get involved. Sooooo back to the relationships.
About a year and a half ago I found my angel. Her name is Summer (I'm assuming most people reading this know her, and if you don't, she is now my fiance). Summer was going to church, Summer had faith, and Summer got me back involved with the church. At first I must admit I was a little sceptical to get back into things. I was just finishing paramedic school at the time, I was dating a beautiful woman, I had a job already doing what I thought was God's work. Why did I need more? I even thought because of my job in the medical field, that that was enough for me and I was done. But she pushed and prayed I'm sure. We both started getting more and more involved with church. Her much faster than I. But as I started getting more involved my life began to change.
Like I said in the beginning of this, God previously was sitting in the back seat, however after a short while he made his way to shotgun and eventually the drivers seat.
Many people that know me well, can probably talk about how chill I am most of the time. I seem to rarely have a worry in the world, and all of this is to blame on my faith.
Since I put God in the driver's seat, I have gotten engaged to the raddest woman in the world, I have successfully completed paramedic school, I have traveled all over the West Coast of the US, including Hawaii several times (while making the least amount of money I have ever made before), I have started a few small businesses, I have gotten two new paramedic jobs, I have made life long relationships with amazing people, and I have gotten rid of almost all of the stressors of my life.
So to answer the question about my thoughts on religion. I really can't tell you anything other than IT WORKS. And I am living proof of that.
I'm sure you've heard "everything happens for a reason." Well I totally believe in that. I believe that God put me into a career when I was younger so that I would be able to reach many many people. I made thousands of relationships. I feel that the relationships that I made were good and I am respected by the people that know me. Hopefully because of this people will listen to me, pay attention to how I live, and then follow in my footsteps.
As for doing God's work and being a leader, I'm just going to continue to be ME. I am doing God's work by living a happy, stress free life, and being a testament to the fact that he works, and I'm leading by example.
I know someone is going to read this and say "oh man, Matt is a church guy now," or "Give me a break that stuff isn't real," etc Or many people might think church isn't cool or its just not for them.
I still love to surf, BBQ, drink beers, watch football, go camping, learn new things, work, go to parties, hike, etc. I am still the same person I have always been, I just have a huge superpower on my side now.
And if you say its not for you, then I dare you to try it. And getting involved for a day isn't trying it. Really give it a try and I promise it won't let you down.
If you read this and wanna talk more feel free to hit me up. Too many of my friends have had their lives cut short, and some are currently living unfulfilled lives. Its never too late to make a change.
Special thanks to my wonderful fiance Summer, my mom, and Tim Lukei for always planting seeds for me that are now growing into trees.
"I'm giving my life to the only One who makes the moon reflect the sun."
Life is good.
Matt
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Freedom
Well I have not written in my blog for some time now. It usually takes something that moves me in order to get me on here. Either that or boredom.
Well at this current moment i'm sitting at my paramedic station in Canyon Lake almost half done with my Field Internship. I'm moving right along. Should be done in about 5 weeks.
I guess I could catch everyone up to date with what's going on in my life, it'll also be cool to look back on this many years from now. One of the reasons I like to write in this.
Well, like I just mentioned i'm almost done with paramedic school. A journey I have been on for about 18 months now. I really can't wait to be done. During this journey I have had my up, downs, and side to sides. This has not been an easy journey, but one foot in front of the other and moving foward. Since I last wrote in this blog I have started dating a beautiful women that has been supportive and better than I could have imagined. I feel truley blessed. I also am still running my spirithoods store, however things have slowed down a bit with all the paramedic stuff that has been going on. When I complete my paramedic cert, I will be actively looking for a job and also traveling to music festivals repping the hoods.
Currently my life couldnt get much better. Of course I could have a ton of money in the bank, not to make me happy, but to make me comfortable. So that could be better. lol. In due time though.
Well about my topic, Freedom. What is freedom to you. Living in the US, having a job you want, having enough money to buy what ever you'd like? There are several things that one may consider freedom.
I was at church the other night, a recent new passtime of mine. I grew up in church, but church was always something that I HAD to do. I remember kicking and screaming my way there. It wasnt fun, it was so traditional. I thought all churches were the same. Well recently I went to Free Chapel in Irvine and more recently I have been going to Newport Church in Newport Beach. I get to ride my bike there, grab a coffee and bagel after, and the people that go there and much more my "style." Anyways sidetracked, but if you don't go cuz its boring, and traditional, maybe try another.
Ok, back on track. Freedom. The pastor at newport church recently talked about freedom. Freedom in your heart more importantly forgiveness and how it was associated with freedom.
How many people in your life have wronged you?? Well if you are anything like me then i'd have to say several. I know some people have not been as fortunate as me to grow up in a loving family, so you may have been wronged by your Mom, Dad, sister, brother, luckily I have not been. Maybe a husband or wife has done you wrong..
ummm and just got a call. BRB.
Well at this current moment i'm sitting at my paramedic station in Canyon Lake almost half done with my Field Internship. I'm moving right along. Should be done in about 5 weeks.
I guess I could catch everyone up to date with what's going on in my life, it'll also be cool to look back on this many years from now. One of the reasons I like to write in this.
Well, like I just mentioned i'm almost done with paramedic school. A journey I have been on for about 18 months now. I really can't wait to be done. During this journey I have had my up, downs, and side to sides. This has not been an easy journey, but one foot in front of the other and moving foward. Since I last wrote in this blog I have started dating a beautiful women that has been supportive and better than I could have imagined. I feel truley blessed. I also am still running my spirithoods store, however things have slowed down a bit with all the paramedic stuff that has been going on. When I complete my paramedic cert, I will be actively looking for a job and also traveling to music festivals repping the hoods.
Currently my life couldnt get much better. Of course I could have a ton of money in the bank, not to make me happy, but to make me comfortable. So that could be better. lol. In due time though.
Well about my topic, Freedom. What is freedom to you. Living in the US, having a job you want, having enough money to buy what ever you'd like? There are several things that one may consider freedom.
I was at church the other night, a recent new passtime of mine. I grew up in church, but church was always something that I HAD to do. I remember kicking and screaming my way there. It wasnt fun, it was so traditional. I thought all churches were the same. Well recently I went to Free Chapel in Irvine and more recently I have been going to Newport Church in Newport Beach. I get to ride my bike there, grab a coffee and bagel after, and the people that go there and much more my "style." Anyways sidetracked, but if you don't go cuz its boring, and traditional, maybe try another.
Ok, back on track. Freedom. The pastor at newport church recently talked about freedom. Freedom in your heart more importantly forgiveness and how it was associated with freedom.
How many people in your life have wronged you?? Well if you are anything like me then i'd have to say several. I know some people have not been as fortunate as me to grow up in a loving family, so you may have been wronged by your Mom, Dad, sister, brother, luckily I have not been. Maybe a husband or wife has done you wrong..
ummm and just got a call. BRB.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Do you believe in Destiny?
Ok hello friends here I am again. I really wish I wrote in this more often, maybe that can be a new goal of mine. But I usually choose to write when something moves me and I feel like sharing.
So last night I went to Church, (yes mom I went to church, I know you'll read this and be happy), and the speaker spoke about destiny. I decided when I woke up in the morning that I was gunna write about what I had learned and share it with others. Then when I woke up in the morning I had a message from http://www.tut.com/. If you have never heard of TUT.com I encourage you to check it out after reading this and sign up for it. It has changed my life and I'm sure it can do nothing but good for anybody. I believe in energy, and that God has a plan for me, the world has a plan for me, and I'm here on this planet to just figure out and do what that plan is. Tut.com sends me a message to my cell phone everyday, usually motivational, from the "Universe" that encourages me to follow my Destiny. Today it read:
"Just curious but when was the last time you relied upon me? You know, consciously realized you weren't alone as you went about your daily affairs, choosing a path, finding a parking space, or a new friend, or a great idea....and expected, at least, a little something?? hmmmmmmmm. Well, lets just say we do it more often. K? From the Universe"
This message to me says nothing more than to rely on someone else and myself of course and follow my destiny.
Now without getting too in depth as to what I believe in religiously, because I know not everyone believes in the same thing. Some of you might not believe in anything, and if that's the case then that's your choice. But I do believe that we all have a plan. We ALL have a destiny! Last night I learned several things can get in the way of your destiny. Feelings, Problems, opportunities, and people.
First of all feelings. The speaker last night continually said "It just feels right" Have you ever felt that?? "this relationship just feels right." "This Ecstasy pill is gunna make me just feel right" When you know it is just not right. We all are working on a path to move in the right direction, although some of us turn down the wrong streets and step away from our paths now and then. Reminds me of being a little boy, and telling people what we wanted to be when we grew up. lol. I wanted to be an anesthesiologist cus they were Dr's and made good money. lol! But the point is that we all wanted to be somebody, somebody important. Fireman, police officers, Drs, coaches, etc. No one ever says they wanna be a drug addict, a killer, a rapist, etc and those that are, have done nothing more than fallen off track from their destiny. Those decisions of staying in a bad relationship, doing the wrong drugs, etc because it feels good, might throw you off axis and not in the path of your destiny.
Problems. Who doesn't have problems?? Shit I do. Lots of them! Everyone does! We need to not allow our problems, that are everyday problems allow us to get in our way. We need to move forward push through those problem and continue on our path. My father always said to me, "Son you are the only person that chooses if you are going to have a bad day or a good day." I of course told him to shut up and stop telling me that at the time, but now I'm 31 years old a much wiser than a 10 year old, it make sense now. And there is nothing more true!! Thanks Dad by the way!. Do not allow the problems of everyday life, get in the way of your good day, because they are going to happen, they will happen, and they will never stop.
Opportunities....How often do opportunities get in the way of your destiny?? How often do you hear or know about friends getting off their path to go make extra money somewhere else. Let me tell you people!! Money is awesome but it is definitely not everything. I'm sure we all know someone that has made the decision to do something for money. Hell this comes to mind right quick, sad but true, how many of you girls out there are taking your clothes off, doing porn, being an escort, etc for some quick money. Is that your destiny?? Is that what your plan was gunna be? Is that what you said you wanted to be when you were a little girl? I seriously doubt it. Then why get off track, why not follow your dreams? I applaud those of you that have realized what you were doing wasn't right and those of you that are now back on path. How many of my friends have moved to Vegas for "opportunity" Now I'm not saying by any means that it is wrong, because there is A LOT of opportunity out in Vegas. But how many people have done it to make money right now and lost track of what their dreams are? If you think I'm talking to you, then I encourage you to stop doing what you once thought was an opportunity and get back on track to following your dreams. The money will follow, I promise.
People... Do you have a friend that is always negative? People in your life that just don't need to be there? Why are they there? Life is to short and your dreams are too big to take people with you. Now to hit some of the goals of you destiny, you can not do it alone. "people that run alone, die fast, people that run together live long" You must align yourself with positive, encouraging people, that help you move in the right direction to one day full fill your dreams and destiny. And those people that are not right in your life, they need to be left at the waist side. This I believe is one of the times in life that it is ok to be selfish. You know what is right for you, you know who you should be hanging out with, Just cus it feels good, just cus it feels right, doesn't make it right.
So as I wrap this up, I want to encourage everyone that reads this to first of all sign up for Tut.com and secondly follow your dreams. Weather you believe in God or not, I think most people believe that we all have a plan. Maybe go sit on the beach today, stare at the water for a while, look at Catalina and ask your self "what's my plan, what's my destiny" Now of course we don't know what our destiny is. But what we can do is this:
Do not let feelings make decisions for us, do not let problems get in our way, do not let opportunity make us make the wrong turn, and do not let people that don't belong in our lives in it.
Believe in yourself, believe that there is a plan, just put one foot in front of the other and keep on moving. Align yourself with positive people. Live, Love, and Laugh A LOT!
We are all here on borrowed time.
What's your destiny??
Love,
Matthew Alvin Meddock
So last night I went to Church, (yes mom I went to church, I know you'll read this and be happy), and the speaker spoke about destiny. I decided when I woke up in the morning that I was gunna write about what I had learned and share it with others. Then when I woke up in the morning I had a message from http://www.tut.com/. If you have never heard of TUT.com I encourage you to check it out after reading this and sign up for it. It has changed my life and I'm sure it can do nothing but good for anybody. I believe in energy, and that God has a plan for me, the world has a plan for me, and I'm here on this planet to just figure out and do what that plan is. Tut.com sends me a message to my cell phone everyday, usually motivational, from the "Universe" that encourages me to follow my Destiny. Today it read:
"Just curious but when was the last time you relied upon me? You know, consciously realized you weren't alone as you went about your daily affairs, choosing a path, finding a parking space, or a new friend, or a great idea....and expected, at least, a little something?? hmmmmmmmm. Well, lets just say we do it more often. K? From the Universe"
This message to me says nothing more than to rely on someone else and myself of course and follow my destiny.
Now without getting too in depth as to what I believe in religiously, because I know not everyone believes in the same thing. Some of you might not believe in anything, and if that's the case then that's your choice. But I do believe that we all have a plan. We ALL have a destiny! Last night I learned several things can get in the way of your destiny. Feelings, Problems, opportunities, and people.
First of all feelings. The speaker last night continually said "It just feels right" Have you ever felt that?? "this relationship just feels right." "This Ecstasy pill is gunna make me just feel right" When you know it is just not right. We all are working on a path to move in the right direction, although some of us turn down the wrong streets and step away from our paths now and then. Reminds me of being a little boy, and telling people what we wanted to be when we grew up. lol. I wanted to be an anesthesiologist cus they were Dr's and made good money. lol! But the point is that we all wanted to be somebody, somebody important. Fireman, police officers, Drs, coaches, etc. No one ever says they wanna be a drug addict, a killer, a rapist, etc and those that are, have done nothing more than fallen off track from their destiny. Those decisions of staying in a bad relationship, doing the wrong drugs, etc because it feels good, might throw you off axis and not in the path of your destiny.
Problems. Who doesn't have problems?? Shit I do. Lots of them! Everyone does! We need to not allow our problems, that are everyday problems allow us to get in our way. We need to move forward push through those problem and continue on our path. My father always said to me, "Son you are the only person that chooses if you are going to have a bad day or a good day." I of course told him to shut up and stop telling me that at the time, but now I'm 31 years old a much wiser than a 10 year old, it make sense now. And there is nothing more true!! Thanks Dad by the way!. Do not allow the problems of everyday life, get in the way of your good day, because they are going to happen, they will happen, and they will never stop.
Opportunities....How often do opportunities get in the way of your destiny?? How often do you hear or know about friends getting off their path to go make extra money somewhere else. Let me tell you people!! Money is awesome but it is definitely not everything. I'm sure we all know someone that has made the decision to do something for money. Hell this comes to mind right quick, sad but true, how many of you girls out there are taking your clothes off, doing porn, being an escort, etc for some quick money. Is that your destiny?? Is that what your plan was gunna be? Is that what you said you wanted to be when you were a little girl? I seriously doubt it. Then why get off track, why not follow your dreams? I applaud those of you that have realized what you were doing wasn't right and those of you that are now back on path. How many of my friends have moved to Vegas for "opportunity" Now I'm not saying by any means that it is wrong, because there is A LOT of opportunity out in Vegas. But how many people have done it to make money right now and lost track of what their dreams are? If you think I'm talking to you, then I encourage you to stop doing what you once thought was an opportunity and get back on track to following your dreams. The money will follow, I promise.
People... Do you have a friend that is always negative? People in your life that just don't need to be there? Why are they there? Life is to short and your dreams are too big to take people with you. Now to hit some of the goals of you destiny, you can not do it alone. "people that run alone, die fast, people that run together live long" You must align yourself with positive, encouraging people, that help you move in the right direction to one day full fill your dreams and destiny. And those people that are not right in your life, they need to be left at the waist side. This I believe is one of the times in life that it is ok to be selfish. You know what is right for you, you know who you should be hanging out with, Just cus it feels good, just cus it feels right, doesn't make it right.
So as I wrap this up, I want to encourage everyone that reads this to first of all sign up for Tut.com and secondly follow your dreams. Weather you believe in God or not, I think most people believe that we all have a plan. Maybe go sit on the beach today, stare at the water for a while, look at Catalina and ask your self "what's my plan, what's my destiny" Now of course we don't know what our destiny is. But what we can do is this:
Do not let feelings make decisions for us, do not let problems get in our way, do not let opportunity make us make the wrong turn, and do not let people that don't belong in our lives in it.
Believe in yourself, believe that there is a plan, just put one foot in front of the other and keep on moving. Align yourself with positive people. Live, Love, and Laugh A LOT!
We are all here on borrowed time.
What's your destiny??
Love,
Matthew Alvin Meddock
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Just thinking.
I was put on this earth to make a change in the people around me, my community, my friends, my family, and the people I am in contact with. I wake up every morning ready to take on the world, I try to put my fears behind me and move forward. Smiles are a regular thing in my life, not because i'm lucky, but because I choose to be that way.
Today is Tuesday, I have many project to accomplish, lots of work to do. I get to see a special someone tonight that brings even more smiles to my face.
Life is good.
Today is Tuesday, I have many project to accomplish, lots of work to do. I get to see a special someone tonight that brings even more smiles to my face.
Life is good.
Monday, January 31, 2011
New beginnings
Well today is Monday.
I just got home from an amazing week in Utah. Refreshed, motivated, and ready to rock. I had wonderful company as well I might add. We went to the Olympic Park, went shopping, saw movies at Sundance, snowboarded, made snow angels, went sledding, made snowmen, had snowball fights, drank lots of wine, sat by the fire, and danced.
I reflected on my past, missed a couple old friends, one still here and one gone forever. I decided to stare the future in the face with a positive outlook. The past is behind me and the future had better watch out.
Again, today is Monday. I woke up next to Myah which I missed so much, the birds were singing, and the sun is out. Breakfast is done, coffee is down, and its time to hit the road.
My birthday is in 2 weeks also, so be ready to rock.
Tally ho! Shaka! Love and -------------> . to those of you that know.
Matthew
I just got home from an amazing week in Utah. Refreshed, motivated, and ready to rock. I had wonderful company as well I might add. We went to the Olympic Park, went shopping, saw movies at Sundance, snowboarded, made snow angels, went sledding, made snowmen, had snowball fights, drank lots of wine, sat by the fire, and danced.
I reflected on my past, missed a couple old friends, one still here and one gone forever. I decided to stare the future in the face with a positive outlook. The past is behind me and the future had better watch out.
Again, today is Monday. I woke up next to Myah which I missed so much, the birds were singing, and the sun is out. Breakfast is done, coffee is down, and its time to hit the road.
My birthday is in 2 weeks also, so be ready to rock.
Tally ho! Shaka! Love and -------------> . to those of you that know.
Matthew
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
life is good
Park City Utah, Snow on the ground, going boarding tomorrow, fire in the place and cocktail in hand.
Life is good,
Thats all
Life is good,
Thats all
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