I now realize I get out of life exactly what I put into it. Life is a boomerang and will return to me exactly what I give it. If I want to get more, I need only give more.
I now realize things are not always as I wish they would be, nor are they always as they seem. Some things which used to seem right, now seem so wrong; and some things which used to seem wrong, now seem so right.
I now realize people are bundles of emotions and are moved more by what they feel than by what makes sense. When we appeal to people’s hearts as well as their minds, we are soon stepping together, I find.
I now realize there are certain things which are non-negotiable and can never ever be changed. My word is my honor and there is nothing more important than keeping my word to others and to myself.
I now realize life does not need to be so difficult, and we tend to make it much more complicated than it is. Making a living requires no particular skill, but making a life truly worth living is a work of art in progress.
I now realize what I thought once might be, can now never be, though other wonderful things have happened to me. While some visions slip by the wayside, I realize right now I have this moment, so time is on my side.
I now realize there is nothing I can do to take back something said. Sometimes the best we can do is to take our hat in our hand, humbly reach out to he or she we have harmed and simply say, “I will do better next time, shall we try again?”
I now realize it is better to be a mediocre original than a perfect copy. While we are often taught to fit in and be part of the crowd, I have found there is excitement in individuality and boredom in mediocrity.
I now realize if the world is not as I want it to be, perhaps there is something wrong with me. The world is perfect in its own imperfect perfection and if there is something to be fixed, then likely it’s me.
I now realize that while we may know many people, if we have one or two true friends, we are truly fortunate. Many will come and go; some will stay with us and grow. As for me, I’ll take those who stick around and go with the flow.
I now realize no matter how much I know, there is always something else to know. Whatever my small part in this wonderful world may be, I realize it is up to me to see and experience all I can possibly be.
I now realize there is nothing in life I should really fear. Nothing can happen to me that does not have some kind of solution, though granted, the solution is not always near.
I now realize, the best I can do is the best I can do.
I now realize, I am simply am who I am.
Doing the best I can.
∞ Rob McBride ∞
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