“Do you think I’m weird?”
“Definitely.”
“No, man, seriously. Am I weird?”
“Yeah, but so what. Everybody’s weird.” – Stand by Me
Life.
You’re late for work one day. Your car breaks down. You get fired. You find unexpected money somewhere. Someone surprises you with a gift. You surprise yourself with your own integrity. You stand up for a weakling. You get punched in the face in front of thousands of people, maybe even for standing up for a weakling. You make a great new friend. You lose a friend. You fall in love. You get dumped flat out. You discover a new author that changes your world. You discover you can actually cook. You enjoy a long span of great health and vitality. You puke your guts out. You get really hungover and vow to never drink again. You drink again. You take your first vacation in years and end up wishing you were back at home, being productive. A secret admirer leaves flowers on your doorstep.
Life.
Don’t think too hard about it. You can drive yourself nuts and get awfully introverted trying to find why these particular bells are tolling for you.
Funny thing is, I’m not so sure there’s anything profound to figure out anyway.
These are the rewards and payments for living life.
Play hard. Get hurt. Fall in love and get your heart broken. Make some money with your own good work. Take a chance and fail. Be ethical, even when it’s uncool and people call you “sissypants.”
You’re alive.
7 Comments
Lovely post, Charlie. Lovely.
Aww.
Have to be careful here. Must tread lightly past such a beautiful post.
Thanks, Charlie.
Regards,
Kelly
Indeed, and the rollercoaster starts today!
Cindy Lou & Kelly -
Thanks, you two. Had to get this gushy one out of my system. For the next few weeks/months, this blog is gonna be all about fat cash and how to get you some!
@Stephen -
Yeah, your roller coaster is a’rolling!
Charlie,
Good, ‘cuz fat is the only way I like my $$.
But this one really Ignited some Living for me. Love that.
Until later,
Kelly
Don’t know you, but really, really like your ‘Pay It Forward’ attitude – which thoroughly rawks. Yes it does.
Thanks, Nick! Very much appreciate that, dude!