This morning I had a revelation about that life is short.....and the value of life.
Working, working and working is so good for you. Afterall, somebody must have known what they were talking about when they invented the saying, "Idle hands are the devil's work."
Friendships in life are very important. So is your family. However tragic the situation has become, I still am very fond of my family and would do just about anything for them. I presume you're the same?
Why is it that we get distracted at times from the importance of our family, friends, even work associates and we just I suppose, get selfish? We only want to do what "we" want to do, or rather what "I" want to do.
Life is full of compromises.....to have gotten to where you are, and if you're reading this, I'm assuming you do have some type of success (at least I hope so, LOL ~ BEING FUNNY NOW), You have certainly compromised and had to make choices!!
I also have had to make choices along the way. I don't regret things the way I used to because the past 5 years or so, or around 2002, yah, I guess that it 5 years or so....I have tried to lead a more balanced life....a more productive life.....a more "centered" life.....a life that I'm happy with....despite the twists and turns at every corner that I experience.
My Grandmother used to tell me, "We're down here, Todd. We have to take what comes to us and don't really have a choice."
Nonna, you are right. I'm thankful for having a strong woman who raised me. Another one who left me at an early age. I'm thankful for my family and friends and I try to be good to all of you! I'm thankful for every day that I get to learn something....or get a special insight. I'm thankful for you. (N) I'm thankful for whatever success I've experienced. More importantly, for the chance to make a difference in someone else's life and ultimately mine. These are the situations that I will never regret. These are the opportunities or "the flowers in the garden of life".
I imagine that I'll being going through another year with alot of growth and realizations and hope that you enjoy when I share them with you. Thanks for listening. Think, remember, and acknowledge people. In the end, the people in your life are the one's who are really important. Not what you have, etc. Those are just things that don't give you anything. I'm not saying they are not important. I'm simply saying that they won't bring you the real happiness that you really seek. Well, at least, they never have for me.
Hope you have a bright and successful day.
Todd
Pic: This is a pic of Nonna, my Grandmother, placing her hand on the tile that is hanging in the Paul A. Biane Library in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
