Staying Afloat

It’s been a challenging start to this year. Heck, I’d like to say it’s really only about the last few months, but my life’s path has been arduous. It’s been a journey not for the faint of heart. This walk of mine has required me to bend, stretch, surrender, and even pause before continuing. It’s attracted and repelled some immensely talented individuals. It’s produced tremendous highs and suicidal lows.

This journey of mine has been quite interesting and it’s still in progress. I’m still here, moving forward and staying afloat. I’m doing what’s required. My belief is that those things assigned to me to complete must be completed by me and me alone. It’s my burden to bear.

So I stay afloat. I paddle the boat gently. Listening to the lapping waves yielding under the oars. I tilt my head skyway, basking in the warmth. Basking in the presence of my Creator. Knowing I’m but a piece of an enormous puzzle. A small part of a great whole. And while I’m alone during this stretch of my sojourn, others will join and intermingle as part of their journey.

Today, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, I am grateful that:

By word or deed, people are moving in and out of my life. Some actions have removed people. Some words have done the same. It would be great for the same people to make my entire journey, but He knows best.

I’m back to writing this list. After a little break, it’s great to start the day as I have for several years. Sitting here writing is like visiting with an old friend. It’s familiar, refreshing, and makes me ponder my reason for not being there more frequently.

I’m building out a new network. It’s going to require another rebuild. I’ve done this reinvention thing several times and although my old network stays intact, the new network is responsible for my transition to another level.

Will you keep going when all seems lost?

What’s your reason for not quitting?

What’s going to happen when that’s not enough? What will you do then?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!