Thoughts on a Saturday morning. The Passing of time, and the Nickle Nine:
Well, I guess it is the last year of my middle years. The "Nickle Nine" does not feel much different than any other year with a few exceptions. I survived Covid this year which means I still have a little "Bad Ass" in me! We made it through a cancer scare with Lisa this year as well. Now is the time to make sure it does not come back; that is for sure!
Still in love with my best friend, confidant, counselor, and lover means everything. She knows when to jump my case, straighten me out when the going gets rough, and knows when to leave me be to get my attitude back on track.
There is nothing like having a deck with a view to watch a blazing sunset, or a glowing moon on the rise while two furry friends play out in the yard.
And what have I learned thus far?
-Living simply is the key to contentment.
- Doing your best every day does not always bring the ultimate outcome, or produce a feeling of satisfaction, but you still have to drive on in spite of the machine!
- Friends, family, and good times come, and go, but faith never leaves you; it is a daily choice you must make all on your own.
- Words are just words until they have meaning. You have every right to take them the right way, or the wrong way. Never read into things spoken in haste, or anger.
- Self expression in whatever form is your connection to a higher power. Sing, dance, create, care, and always give thanks for the opportunity to grow deeper in your understanding of what it means to be a human being.
- Compassion is a rare, and beautiful thing. Make it a mission to spread the word by your example so that others may believe, and follow.
I could go on, but I will leave you with a bit of advice from Ralph Waldo Emerson of whom I share this birthing day:
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
Love, and best wishes to all!
Good day!
