A regard for what one is creating is self understanding.
Within our pathways of life we try. Trying is something different to each person – but within the attempt to do something we are learning as we go along. Do we all make mistakes? Yes we do, but so often we look at life in very polarized manners. We either succeed or we fail. I see it very differently. It's all regarding purpose. Purpose is that little something that you feel planted in where you stand.
I find that in living life thus far I have learned from my mistakes and they have led a pathway towards something of substance. Only if I look and regard it in that manner. So often we feel that certain things in life are insignificant. But there is true significance within what we do. This does not mean that I look at each and everything that I do. For if one does they are spending more on the contemplation that flowing and acting upon the path. "The Road less Traveled", by Robert Frost. Ironically, what I find most interesting with Frost was how he saw and reflected on "the path". It seems to me that he was reflecting about some trepidations that he had with the road in his refection.
I see that there is a “road” in which we all travel. And not being and idealist, but the road or pathway from which I walk is one that is by choice. As everyone has the right to do so. I may be walking towards one area, while flowing towards another. And suddenly something comes to be.
While at the same time having learned from the past, one gaines and understanding of stance and cadence within the steps. Some do and some don't. But that is the freedom of what each person makes a choice with in life.
For myself, I envision more that I reflect.
It is a position of envy, to be able to DO THINGS that seemingly routine, like taking a vacation; and then sit back to see that each step you have taken brought meanings. I like that word you use, purpose ... or intent, I believe it guides us as how do we show up in the world, what impact we having on others. Thank you for sharing your path, Jack ... and looking forward to more coming out of your journey. ~~Maayan
ReplyDeleteG'day Jack & friends,
ReplyDeleteTo reflect is a wonderful way to learn from a mistake made, or to relive good times, joys & achievements that were, and have now passed,but too much reflection causes a halt , leaving us with what?, we must keep moving ahead or there is nothing to reflect on, but to envisage what we can be or do, if one wants to work toward it, now that is the challenge that makes the heart pump & the ambition flow, it is the motivation that can fuel our journey onward toward the desired goal
To live within a area in which is stagnant is one in which is not life. The way that I see it, is that we don't have to do anything but it's a self choice if we so desire it to be. Hence the motto I used to use....~ Why Not ~
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