Fresh Starts, New Chapters, and Whatnot

Monday I wrote about alternatives solutions and yesterday I wrote about milestones. I’ll try to tie them all together today, which is something I don’t typically do.

The reason it’s important to find alternatives is that life happens and things don’t always go as planned. When we hit certain points in our journey, it’s important to acknowledge those, celebrate them, then move forward to complete the next thing. Those milestones and mini celebrations do matter. After the revelry has settled down a bit though, moving on is the next thing. Like reading a well written novel at the end of one chapter there’s a bit of anticipation for what’s about to happen in the next chapter. You, like me and others, may be cheerfully excited about what’s going to happen next.

Yesterday was my birthday. I did nothing major. I helped a fellow that recently moved to the city get more items he needed and grabbed a bit of lunch. Absolutely nothing to bring about envy from anyone and was how one chapter ended. Today, as I move into another year of life and new chapter, I’m anxiously anticipating what’s next.

Last year was tough, in the kindest and mildest of terms. Nearly dying is something I hadn’t experienced to that extent. The amount of unbridled enthusiasm to render assistance by friends is something I hadn’t experienced to that extent. The protracted recovery period and pain intensity is something I hadn’t experienced to that extent. The thing I had experienced is the overwhelming amount of prayers for my well being. The other thing I’d experienced is the kindness and consideration and well wishes from complete strangers. The other thing I’d experienced is the sheer intensity or desire to recover and be well. These feelings had come and gone before, but I had taken them for granted. I’d forgotten or become complacent or negligent with this life and living thing. Hence the anticipation for this next chapter.

I landed a small contract on Monday. I’ll interview for another later today and will probably land it as well. I’ll keep working on my other project and make progress towards its completion. I’ll make more progress in fulfilling my purpose in the next six months than I have in the last six years since its discovery. Technological advancements, discovery, development and mastery of new skills and tools, along with a renewed zest and appreciation for life are all contributing factors. Purpose is essential and now with sustained focus and clarity, paired with self discipline, the impact I can make is virtually unlimited.

Stay alert, finish this chapter, and look forward to a fresh start and new chapter on this journey we call life.

Today, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, I am grateful that:

I’m moving forward. At times it seems as if nothing is getting done, but I am making progress. A little is better than none in that category.

I’ve been able to help a couple of guys get settled into their new places. I’m not an official tour guide or anything, but I have been residing here for over five years. That alone allows me to help them navigate some pitfalls of time with regards to finding their way around a new city.

I’m cool wit

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