OUR JOURNEYS . . .

Most of us like to pick out the most enjoyable parts of our life's journeys to talk about. We go on and on about the many aspects of enjoyment that we have encountered on the way, the fun we have, and all the wonderful trimmings that go with that. We spend less time, however, talking about the journeys that we have taken that are less than stellar, not enjoyable at all, or downright dirty.
Many times, we cannot relate to another person's journey, so we take the easier routes of either ignoring them, or be judgmental.

For a moment, give a little thought to the one whose journey is a never ending trip through hell. For another moment, add to that, the fact that this person did not ask for this, did not contribute to this, does not deserve this, and is powerless to stop it. Now go back to your own journey(s): Was/is it so bad?
If you said yes, and you're entitled to that, then think of this: If you're reading this note, is it/can it REALLY be that bad?

We (and I speak from the guilty podium) spend a lot of time really sweating the small stuff. We spend a lot of time, driving ourselves nuts, particularly over the things that we CANNOT control. We spend a lot of time on almost everything else except ourselves. We have every excuse in the world for not doing what we are supposed to do, can do, should do, want to do, were meant to do, owe it to ourselves and others to do, saying what we're GOING to do and never do.

For the journeys you have already taken and completed, you are a better person for it (I hope).
For the journeys you are now engaged in, you are much stronger to deal with them because of the journeys you've taken (I hope)
For the journeys you are about to take, you will be successful, for you have the confidence to go forth and take on and complete, the preceding paragraph (I hope).
Be mindful of the joys and pains of living, for you cannot speak for 'not' living, but, do not miss the point - LIVE!