Clearly my new challenge isn't keeping my attention. Meh. I'll keep plugging away without it.
Not much is new in our lives at the moment. I wake up delighted to meet each new day and discover what challenges and triumphs it will bring. (Both are supplied readily with Caelan about to enter the so-called 'terrible two's') Life in general is wonderful and we're doing our best to soak it all up. Regular meditation has become a big part of our lives in recent months and this practice has made it SO easy to recognize the blessings in our life; which are innumerably abundant.
I have been thinking recently about all of the folks my age and older who spend their entire existence slaving away at their jobs and drinking their nights away at various bars in order to 'unwind' after the stress of their day. For me, this lifestyle is simply unthinkable. Just imagining myself in this scenario gives me a panic attack; yet I feel like it is the life being led by the majority of my generational peers. To each his own, of course, but all I can say is that I do not EVER regret the decisions I have made for myself and my family. I am living my dream job and it doesn't require bar hopping to feel good at the end of the day. I am doing what I love with people that I love and I am overpaid for doing it. If love were money, you could call me Bill Gates. It isn't the easiest job, but it is certainly the most rewarding, in every sense that matters.
So back to my original challenge, because I liked it more; Today I am thankful for such an amazing life and for all of the love in it.
1 comment:
Brewster!...It's called maturity... and there always have been and always will be those that rationalize both ends of it. Spanning the range from immature-devilmaycare-woohoo-drunks who think they can find happiness in a bar to bible thumpin-in bed by 8 - boring as all get out purists. I know from experience, among your piers, you guys are on the fast track to being called "lucky" because of what you 'have'... but indeed you're "blessed" by the decisions you've made through the genuine experiences and surroundings you were raised around. Caelan and ? are lucky to have you two! :)
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