The crows ran with me a little this morning, with their skip, step, hop. I think they wanted to check in with me to remind me to slow down. Not my running pace, which could hardly be slower, but my living pace.
As with most people, I can, and do, get easily caught up in the daily grind. If I'm not digging my way out of a hole, then I'm nervously looking around for the next opportunity, scared I might waste valuable time...doing what, I don't know. Is it a waste of time to relax? Must we constantly be in search of the next 'thing'? I know I largely feel that way. And maybe for me especially, since I truly did waste large chunks of my life in nefarious pursuits, but even so, it can't possibly be about that can it?
Whether you're religious or not, philosophical or not, no matter what it is that you subscribe to; it can't possibly be about 'things' right? I mean 'Life'. You know, that thing we're all living? I mean Ipad 2's are cool, I'll grant you, but they're hardly the stuff that fulfills the human yearning to 'be'. Or are they? They connect us, let us share our hopes and dreams, make advancements in almost every science possible, through accessibility of new technologies; truly amazing devices. But I can't help but think, there might be something more. No, not Ipad 3's. I mean a lot more.
In a hundred years, no one's going to give a shit. Generally speaking, a true statement. Most of the things you'll worry about today, won't even be a concern next week. Doesn't mean there aren't real issues to deal with in your life, but rarely ones that dominate your entire reality. Humans are resilient. It has been my experience that when people have truly large obstacles to overcome, they will rise to the occasion. This is good to know. And is true of you as well.
If you're reading this, you're fine. No one that has real issues takes the time to read the musings of a misguided outsider. And on the off chance you're homeless and on the computer at the library, you still have the sense to be at the library. You're fine. My point is, you can stand to slow your roll a little. Maybe not you, homeless guy, you might need to pick it up a bit, but the rest of you could probably use a break. Enjoy yourself. Have a drink, kick your shoes off, call in sick, whatever. Don't make it a fucken habit, or you'll end up at the library, but you know what I mean.
A life in constant pursuit of anything is a waste. Unless that 'thing' is enlightenment, you can't take it with you. And if you're building an empire for your children, you might serve them better by building a few sandcastles instead. Let them build they're own empire if that's what they want to do. Nobody lays on their deathbed and says,
"I wish I'd spent more time at work."
Relax dude, it's going to be fine. Go enjoy yourself today and give someone a hug.
2 comments:
Woods...sounds like you are a person who is retired...I mean not retired in the normal sense, but retired from the bullshit most of us have placed as priorities in our life. Sometimes when one retires, retirement is a total experience. Retirement from not only work, but many of the "chains and balls" we have dragged around our entire life. After retiring from work on two other occasions, my third retirement has been a "Total retirement". I must say it has been very enjoyable both emotional and physical....I think you are on the correct track, by retiring while you continue to work...!!!
Right on Doug! Thanks Man.
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