The Revenant

The movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio is about a guy left for dead and who probably should have died. All of the party he traveled with assumed he died, but he did not. Without giving away the entire plot, I’d suggest setting aside a bit of time and watching the movie. We can learn a few lessons from the movie.

The first lesson I can relate to is don’t give up. No matter the situation, no matter how dire the circumstances, do not quit. Next, ignore the naysayers. In fact, you may find yourself surrounded by individuals who believe quitting would be best. My suggestion and my personal experience is to get away from those people at all cost. Third lesson is just because you decide to keep going and to not quit, your journey isn’t guaranteed to be obstacle free. You and I making a decision to keep going and move with conviction doesn’t mean the world will conspire to make it easy.

Again, for those of you that haven’t seen the movie, I won’t write any spoilers. In my life and quite recently, some thought I would die. Others, in more distant times, have thought I should quit. A couple have asked why I haven’t quit. Some have thought me to be crazy. I may be that and more, but at least I’m not a quitter. There have been times recently and in my history that I’ve quit. I have succumbed to comfort. I didn’t want to put in the work. I have been lazy. I chose the easier, softer, more comfortable path. My reward was miserable, including multiple hospitalizations for suicide prevention, multiple medications daily, group therapy, and individual counseling sessions. The feelings of hopelessness, despair, eventually regret and remorse of missed opportunities are not missed. In fact, I rarely think of that old version of myself. It will be the same with you and all who choose to not quit, to not surrender, and prove all thinking you were dead are supposed to be dead wrong!

Do not quit! Distance yourself from the doubters, the naysayers. Choose your course and get moving immediately!

Today, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, I am grateful that:

I’m back to writing. After two months I can truly say I’ve missed writing. At times it’s seemed as if it was a chore. Other times, like today, it’s a pleasure. It’s essential. It’s part of who I am, my very being.

I’m healing. The accident has set me behind on my progress for the first quarter. Fortunately for me, I’ve got another nine months to get things accomplished this year.

The advancements of others will accelerate my progress. There are so many technology advancements in other areas that I’ll be able to adapt to help accomplish my purpose. I’m guessing when we will all work towards our purpose, everyone benefits.

I’ve been able to remove myself from the naysayers. They still appear periodically, but I’m more aware of their behavior and their affect on me, so I quickly stop associating with them and those around them.

The death of your old self may be needed. Those things that were once acceptable will no longer be tolerated. The course you choose will be wrought with challenges, but such is life.

We, you and I, have no idea how many people are watching us. I am ignorant to the number of lives my victories wil

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