There are many things I take for granted. In some ways, it's difficult not to. What I do my best not to do is take life for granted. It's way too short to do so. I like the man I've become. I have just started to come out of my shell, and find out who and what I'm all about. I take that seriously, and value the importance of it each day. Other things are taken for granted. We are all in someways taking many things for granted. Everyday things we take for granted. Look at what it takes to make gasoline. I use a lot of it. Look at what it takes to make paper. I couldn't imagine how many trees are cut to make a box of paper. What I'm trying to say is that taking things for granted is quite simple to do. Most people don't see any harm in things that they do. I had the same mindset at one time, but after doing some reading, I've been paying attention to my own actions, and what could be done to address it. My intentions are not to take things for granted, but with somethings, it's hard not to. I need a car, I need oil to heat my home. These are all things that kill our planet. Not many think about things like that. I am guilty of my own actions. I try my best to do the right thing.
First and foremost, I am grateful that I wake up and breathe air each day. I will always be grateful for my mother, and her hard knock life lessons that she made me learn. It was those lessons that toughened my skin. Prepared me, and molded me into somebody. My grandmother, my caretaker. She made sure I ate, she made sure I got to school. I will always respect those two women. It's not until you grow up when you take those few moments and wonder why this was done. why that was done. Then you realize it was all part of the plan. I always say, I have no regrets with how things played out with my life. I life on a few principals, and everything happens for a reason is one of them. I truly believe that. I'm grateful for the good and the bad, the happy and the sad, and everything else in between. It all made me who I am. John, a good friend of mine used to always tell me; "It's not about the quantity of life, it's about the quality of life." At first I didn't get it, but as time flew over my head, it became so clear what he was trying to say to me. All I used to do was work. I would leave one job and go to another, seven days a week. Anyone that ever loved me walked away from me, they couldn't be bothered. I have everything to be grateful for today. I embrace it. I respect it. I stand proud as a man. I'm happy go lucky, not that tight, tensioned dude that could care less. I have my road in front of me. Sure there are some bumps in it, but I don't walk in circles anymore.
I would like to involve myself into more community activities. Although I am involved in somethings now, I would like to participate in more, become more involved. I would also like to get into some meditation or yoga. I hear nothing but good things about that. Things that are good for the soul is what I want to get into. It's important to do so. Refreshment for the mind and body. I want to exercise more. Life got in the way like it normally does, so I slacked up a bit with the gym. I need to get back into the swing of things. I just want to do positive things, and put myself around positive people. You are the company you keep. I believe in that. I wouldn't want people around me that aren't doing anything positive with themselves. It just brings you down, right now, I'm in a good place, and intend on staying here, no matter what. There is always a way to deal and cope with things. It make me better at the end of the day. I want to help people, live with self awareness, and stay positive, and I am on the right path to do so. My mind feels better as the days come and go. I'm living for right now, and going to make sure I have a bit of fun while I'm at it.
First and foremost, I am grateful that I wake up and breathe air each day. I will always be grateful for my mother, and her hard knock life lessons that she made me learn. It was those lessons that toughened my skin. Prepared me, and molded me into somebody. My grandmother, my caretaker. She made sure I ate, she made sure I got to school. I will always respect those two women. It's not until you grow up when you take those few moments and wonder why this was done. why that was done. Then you realize it was all part of the plan. I always say, I have no regrets with how things played out with my life. I life on a few principals, and everything happens for a reason is one of them. I truly believe that. I'm grateful for the good and the bad, the happy and the sad, and everything else in between. It all made me who I am. John, a good friend of mine used to always tell me; "It's not about the quantity of life, it's about the quality of life." At first I didn't get it, but as time flew over my head, it became so clear what he was trying to say to me. All I used to do was work. I would leave one job and go to another, seven days a week. Anyone that ever loved me walked away from me, they couldn't be bothered. I have everything to be grateful for today. I embrace it. I respect it. I stand proud as a man. I'm happy go lucky, not that tight, tensioned dude that could care less. I have my road in front of me. Sure there are some bumps in it, but I don't walk in circles anymore.
I would like to involve myself into more community activities. Although I am involved in somethings now, I would like to participate in more, become more involved. I would also like to get into some meditation or yoga. I hear nothing but good things about that. Things that are good for the soul is what I want to get into. It's important to do so. Refreshment for the mind and body. I want to exercise more. Life got in the way like it normally does, so I slacked up a bit with the gym. I need to get back into the swing of things. I just want to do positive things, and put myself around positive people. You are the company you keep. I believe in that. I wouldn't want people around me that aren't doing anything positive with themselves. It just brings you down, right now, I'm in a good place, and intend on staying here, no matter what. There is always a way to deal and cope with things. It make me better at the end of the day. I want to help people, live with self awareness, and stay positive, and I am on the right path to do so. My mind feels better as the days come and go. I'm living for right now, and going to make sure I have a bit of fun while I'm at it.
The wind blows leaves fall
Grab my rake and sweep it up
The trees are sleeping
Wintertime is close
Time to shut it down for now
Wake back up in May
Listen to birds chirp
Makes me happy when I hear
Spring is on the way
Pull the Weber out
Hear it sizzle watch it glow
Chicken and veggies
Keep it simple though
The trees are waking up now
That makes me happy
Patrick,
ReplyDeleteAwesome post. That raw honesty is something you're good at... it's the honest reflection. It's great. I think you should go out on a limb and try yoga. It will certainly put you around positive people. Try out a studio. South Boston is a big place, a little intense, but very cool. I used to really enjoy a place in Quincy as well, called Healing Tree. That place is no ego, all friendly. Easy on the body. Great for soul and mind.
Your haikus are very creative! I even like the chicken and veggies one. It creates the element of surprise... and adds some needed humor.
Again, you're right on track. Try now to make a plan for all of these intentions. What could you do to join a community? Where can you go try yoga... even for free? Plan it out now...
...your on the path.
GR: 96