Posted by blamethebanjo on Thursday, April 24, 2008
I find people interesting.I think about people I don't know.Sometimes when riding past someones house I look at it and wonder who they are and what they do.What are they like? What means the most to them,what do they dislike.I always think to myself, I hope they are happy.
You can find happiness in most circumstances though you might have to look really hard to see it.Yesterday I told my wife I wish that I could walk across America and knock on strangers doors and ask them if I could come in and talk to them about themselves.Nothing beyond their comfort zone,just whatever they volunteer.I believe the vast majority to be kind , friends we have not met.Maybe it is like the friends list we have here.Maybe all you have to do is ask.
It seems we are all made up of the things of which we have been exposed to in our lifetime.We take a little here,reject some there.Though not completely molded by our suroundings we are at least influenced by them I believe.Whether or not we will allow a situation to change our outlook or mood depends on the easiness or severity of the act and our reaction.
Weighing troubled times in the balance they seem far less to me.Even those situations that made my hair gray have lost their punch.They no longer seem to be worth the loss of sleep.Those things I am able to change I must work on.What can't be changed will only beat me down if I try.Let God be God,I have often heard and it is so true.Only He can turn things around as he sees fit.Every prayer won't be answered on our time table.The end result is the important factor anyway.Learn to relax.Let go.
This is not to say nothing is of importance,that is foolish.I am saying that happiness can be achieved right here,right now if we will let it.If you are reading this you have so very much to be thankful for.You are educated and doing well.You are responsible and caring.You make friends easily.People care about you.I could go on but those few things should make you feel a bit happier right now!
Gaurd your feelings against any onslaught of negativity that comes your way.Weigh it out.Does it really matter?Throw those slight irritations out the back door.Don't listen to yourself if you aren't saying good things.Listen hard when others say good things about you.Smile.If I ride past your house I want to know you are happy.
3 comments on “The Sum Of All Things”
kcjc69 Says:
Friday, April 25, 2008 @5:43:27 AM
Darrell,
You know my door's wide open, come on in, kick up the feet, and stay awhile. Your right there are a lot of good people out across this vast country of ours, too many to meet, so little time.
blamethebanjo Says:
Friday, April 25, 2008 @8:32:25 AM
Jim, you might just hear me knockin' one of these days!
Debbielee Says:
Friday, April 25, 2008 @3:31:31 PM
Darrell, I like the way you think. Sounds like it comes straight from the heart. I need to re-read your blog from time to time just to put things in perspective. We may be up in your neck of the woods this summer. Traverse City is so beautiful in the summer. What a great place to live.
debbielee
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