Family and friends are what matter most for me. Of course, employment continues to be an important facet of my life, but it occupies only a certain portion of my life. It truly does not define who I am, for that was molded long ago and continues to be what it is despite any job title I may hold in my work lifetime. Family definition includes not only those I am related to by blood, but to those I have come to know as family and are supportive of me in multiple ways. Friends are also important, and even that definition has evolved over my lifetime. I have many acquaintances, but those I personally identify as true friends are the kind of people that give back as much as they get from being a friend. True friends have become that by virtue of the kind of person they are and what we have meant to one another. These are the kind of people you can count on in the thick and thin of things, never questioning the why and when, they just are there and it humbles you to think what a lucky person you are to have someone be there like that for you. It is born out of love, and we all know true love is unconditional, it just occurs and is nothing that keeps score.
In the wisdom of age, love has also gained additional meaning, as well as additional definitions. Love that is meaningful is a constant, and grows as time passes. Perhaps in my misfortunes I have learned a better understanding of love, as well as a clearer understanding of it. So often in life we learn from our experiences and take the lesson forward with us. I know of many who shrug off love as they feel so definitely harmed by the events in their life. Often people hang onto the negative shreds and segments of life and woefully recount them, the best way for me has been to remember, and forgive transgressions. It would be folly to say forget, for the most memorable defeats in our lives are something we can never truly forget. As healthy people we can forgive, and at times this may take heroic effort on our parts. As someone who has forgiven many times, the end result produces a feeling quite like no other in life. I can equally say, to be forgiven brings a kind of feeling that releases such demons which we did not realize had been stored inside.
It is with much care and thought I put into words what I am feeling and hope that sharing some of these it can assist others in their journey in life. I do not consider myself any kind of authority on life or the mastering of it. Quite simply, life is meant to be lived and for me it is best done with kindness and consideration, both for others as well as myself. My choices in how I live it are just that, mine. The end result also becomes mine as well.I can hold no blame upon others or situations for the way things are, it is as a result of how I have chosen to act, react or not act in any given situation. My values may or may not be what you have, but what we all choose should be respected and considered. I think we all can be more kind and considerate of others, if we only try. Many times though we may need to learn to think differently as well as act differently. Change is rarely easy, but if you want things to be different, then change must become your friend and part of your path.
This is just the tip of an ever-growing thought stream I am having these days, so bear with me kind reader and accompany on my journey of putting thoughts to word and deed.
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