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If you are not into politics or sports,
what is there for you lately?
Do you have a purpose to your life?
Midnight's Purpose:
"The purpose of my life is to feel good,
be good, do good
be good, do good
and eat ... and sleep!
Ah, I think I lied about the do good."
“Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.”
Ah, I think I lied about the do good."
No matter who we are, we spend our hours
DOING SOMETHING.
What are the THREE things you spend the most time on?
Why?
Do you know WHY you are going in the direction you are?
Do you even know WHERE you are going?
WHAT IS TRULY IMPORTANT?
YOUR HEALTH
“Health is life. Care for it as you would care for your newborn child.”
- Mark Twain
YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
“Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.”
HEALTHY VIEW OF OURSELVES
“We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are.”
- Anais Nin
If we view ourselves negatively, we will see the world that way. Why make ourselves miserable?
YOUR DREAMS
“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.”
- Anais Nin
"Giving up on your dream because of one setback is like slashing the other 3 tires when one goes flat."
- Will Rogers
THINK ABOUT YOUR LIFE
OWN WHAT IS HAPPENING IN IT.
3 things: caring for family, learning, always learning, as much as possible about many subjects, and dreaming up stories. (notice I didn't say writing them all, but I'm trying). I watch baseball (Blue Jays) and science shows, not so much the Olympics and definitely not politics.You probably meant something more exciting. I want to be doing more creative things, but life intervenes.
ReplyDeleteI meant what truly comprised your days -- that is life. :-)
DeleteLife is a harsh mistress. Caring for those close to us must always come first.
Learning keeps us alert, alive, and in touch with our imagination and soul. I pray for you daily.
Hi Roland - yes: helping others along the way; being considerate and kind when out and about; the goal is to finally get to create these books and utilise my learning.
ReplyDeleteNow is the time to open the door and get going ... plans are afoot ... while ensuring I keep up with family and friends ...
Olympics I keep an eye - I love my sport ... and having been at Munich and then having London - there's always something to appreciate and learn from. Politics - it'd be good if everyone would do what was good for their country and the world, and not waste so much time bickering or bitching ... and I, I, I, ... it'd be nice if people could step back and then over that hurdle.
Cheers - Hilary
Wow! My reply to you was eaten by Blogger! How rude. I didn't invite them to the table.
DeleteThe Munich Olympics was scarred by that terrible terrorist attack. People seem unable to resolve their differences in ways that are adult and sane. I wish you only success with your plans that are afoot. Thanks for your constant friendship. Roland :-)
An interesting post that is quite timely given my current state of mind - doom and gloom (that needs turning around quick). I love the analogy of the car tyres - I'll remember that one for sure. Thanks for the thoughtful post - I'll be using some of that advice to put some proper perspective back into my approach for the weeks ahead. All the best!
ReplyDeleteI am grieved that doom and gloom are your unwanted house guests. They overstay their welcome always!
DeleteMay sunshine peek into your days more and more. I'll be praying for you. :-)
These days much of my time is taken up with writing, promoting my work, and doing research. When I was younger I had more of a social life but since my partner died a few years ago I have been less social. I miss his joy and his curious mind.
ReplyDeleteI have not been following the Olympics but am impressed by some of our young athletes. Such courage and dedication.
When a beloved partner dies, two hearts that had become one is torn asunder. It takes time to sort out who we are after that part of our heart exists only in memory.
DeleteI will pray that your life finds a healing path.
Like you, research, writing, and marketing takes up so much of my life outside my employment as a rare blood courier.
I hope I am better at research and writing than I am at marketing!
My kitten, Midnight, wants me to sell the movie rights to one of my novels so that he can grow accustomed to the luxury he aspires to!! :-)