Life Goes On

No matter what happens, the world keeps spinning, people keep doing what they do, working how they work, and life goes on. Healthy or sick, employed or unemployed, happy or sad, single or married, life goes on. The secret for me today is - enjoy this moment, this day. The future is an illusion and the past is a memory. Today, this time right now, is all we have.

My actions today will shape tomorrow. But if tomorrow is an illusion, what exactly do I mean? Putting forth my best efforts today will shape today and the next day and then the day after that one too. By doing my best, no less than my absolute best, for that day, I can shape myself into the best possible version of myself. Laying my head on my pillow, thinking of how I could have done better and answering “you did your best today.” There have been days I didn’t ask, days I asked and had a litany of things to improve, so much so I found it hard to rest. There have been days I lied to myself and found it hard to rest as well. The majority of days now, I do my absolute best. Not for money, not for recognition or praise, but the satisfaction in knowing I did.

My journey has been different form most and so has yours. Our challenge is to keep going. To find a way, a reason to continue, no matter what happens. Life goes on and I don’t want to miss what’s next. I was a curious child and I’m curious as an adult. I want to be around, doing well in every aspect of life, and enjoy whatever happens next. I live with purpose. I live with clarity. I live with conviction. I have a history of not living in that manner and in my experience, this way is the better choice. Doesn’t mean it’s easier, less challenging or more comfortable, but it means when life hits and hits hard, my reason to continue is clear.

Today, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, I am grateful that:

I got a bit of freelancer work logged. It ain’t much money coming in, but it’s something and for that I am grateful.

I made a little progress on a side project for Diana. It’s good to feel useful again. I haven’t been able to function at full capacity for months now so a bit of work in my wheelhouse has a feeling of normalcy.

Alen has completed my demand letter to hold the parties accountable in my accident. It boggles my mind how people avoid and deny things they are clearly at fault for. It’s something I may never understand about this particular culture. My instance isn’t isolated. It’s a way of life here and commonly accepted for personal and business dealings.

When it’s tough, how do you keep going?

Who do you talk to? What do you say? How do you behave?

Abe,

Be Greater