Random Thoughts...
On Life
I was looking at an old recipe book one day, trying to decide whether or
not it was something worth keeping in my collection. My focus was on the
recipes which were post WWII and very typical of the period. Although
these are sometimes very funny, I tend to not keep such things. I already
have a few in my collection, and these are not as desirable to me as older or
newer recipes. As I started to toss the book into the
recycle bin, I noticed it had clippings inside the front and back covers.
I read them, and I discovered
My
Symphony
written by William Henry Channing (1810-1884). You may read it and think
it's idealistic, but without ideals, little of value is ever
created.
While life is immense, I
would say the paradigm we adopt can be either limiting or empowering. What
Channing wrote in this poem is an idealized description of a method for
establishing values and for patterning behavior. If my goals are
established too low, I'll surely never become who I want to be. I'd
prefer to be forced to reach high and be grateful for whatever I am able
to achieve.
I am very blessed to have the
life I do. It is very full, although I continually wish there were more
time for those heart-to-hearts with friends and family that are so
elusive. Those you connect with in life and where that takes you is an
adventure of discovery and delight.
Who are You?
Now you know who I am...tell me, who are you?
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