Contemplation
Well, another day and another term of contemplation of life's existance. Do you know where you are and who you are? As a 30 something man with so much going on and so little going on, life seems to become more simple yet, more complex. The present is so satisfying and hectic; the future is so scary and inviting, and the past... well, we all know how the past works.
I have a theory that as you progress through life that time and space becomes much more relative to the time you've spent on this planet already. I know that that Einstein dude had a formula for it, but I just have to believe that there is a much more laymen understanding to the principle. Sure, he only used 3 letters, but isn't there something even more simple than that? A year to a child is nearly a lifetime, yet to an adult, another year closer to death. Perhaps it isn't so simple with some adults, but time can be both a blessing and a curse. Purposiveness is so important to us all. Life, love, the pursuit of happiness, jobs, children, volunteerism, sex. It all seems so important, yet what is the underlying theme to it all. What makes you-you and me... well, me. I'm happy with my life, but still see improvements to be made, mountains to conquer. At what point do you concede that you have failed at your attempts? At what point do you believe that you have succeeded? If you are happy in your environment, do you curl up and die happy? If you're not happy, how far do you have to go to make that life happy? I know this may sound mundane and cyclical, and no, I'm not high. I'm just having a contemplative Sunday. Man, those waves have got to pick up or I'm going to drive everyone around me crazy. If you've got any thoughts on how to gauge success and the steps necessary to gain it and perpetuate it to others, let me know.
That being said, today has a pic from a small wave day from a couple weeks ago. It's been really tough to give a true perspective to waves via photograph as you're generally a good 1/4 mile away from them in order to take a picture. These ones as you can see are about 2 foot in the front and about 4 foot in the back. A professional surf photographer/boobie boarder just moved into the community, so I'm hoping he'll get some good ones when the swell is right.
As for more happenings in the community, I just started reading "You're in Canada Now...." by Susan Musgrave. What a cool book and I recommend all my female friends and male friends alike, a truly great read. She happens to be a national best seller and also my neighbor. A cool and crazy lady with some absolutely outlandish stories, some of which are shared in this novel. She also has a huge collection of poetry and childrens books as part of her anthology, and I belive it would be good to share these with others.
Well, now that I've stimulated, bored, or perhaps pissed you off, read Susan's book. Take time in your life to reflect on your pursuit of happiness and what you've done this far. Live, love, reflect on nature, and make record of your visions.
posted by McQuade at 11:00 PM
2 Comments:
I frequently remind myself that success is taking something simple and doing it exceptionally well. I don't fear mistakes anymore...because there are none. Everything happens for a reason and my life shrinks or expands in proportion to my courage. Courage is the key...courage to do more than dream. When you find that person who shares the same dreams as you, have the courage to share. When you truely give up control and let yourself be vulnerable to the powers that be you will experience satisfaction and growth. Good luck with life and serve it well...it only wants the best for you.
9:08 AM
The key to happiness is to stop, take a look at where you are, and appreciate it. When we dwell on what we want we lose sight of what we have. We become unsatisfied and greedy, leaving us the only option of wanting more. I have learnt this lesson the hard way, by losing things that I did not appreciate at the time only to come to appreciate them later. Now, when I find myself contemplating my situations and my happiness I try to take a step away and look at all of the good things that I have and how I am so lucky to have these things (health, a strangers smile, a friends shoulder, a beautiful day, a dog to play with, a great meal, the ability to think).
Human nature is to want more. We all go through this instinct and it can lead us down a road of destruction. Only when I truly let the pressure off myself and live in that moment do I feel completely at ease and happy. Laugh with life and don’t take it too seriously. We are all the same and by helping each other overcome our obstacles we can share meaning to life. Don’t think that you are better than anyone, we are all subject to our surroundings and situations.
Most of all keep smiling and look on the positive side of life. Follow your instinct, stay true to yourself. Hold on to your beliefs but be open to people and new ideas. Beliefs do change. Be willing to change with them, but still hold on to them. Do not rely on other people to make you happy, but rather be happy with yourself by knowing who you are and continuing to learn about yourself. Let yourself learn and listen to yourself; body, mind, and spirit.
The world is a beautiful place and answers can be found within nature……. but don’t expect to find all of them! We never will!
3:40 AM
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