Here we go again. I think I am actually getting to enjoy this. No wonder so many people keep a journal. It’s like having a session of prayer or meditation, all to yourself. I really do appreciate those people who have the discipline to maintain a regiment of prayer or meditation. It can do such great things for you. Unfortunately, I am much more random. I have convinced myself that I enjoy the randomness of life. Like a pinball, banging around into things and every once in a while getting lucky and hitting what it is that I am supposed to hit. I am beginning to learn that a little bit of planning doesn’t hurt. That is something that I have fought against for a long time. For some reason I have dedicated myself to things, but never really applied myself in a way that deserves the success that I often have. My mother always said that I have a horse shoe up my ass. Maybe that’s why it’s so uncomfortable to be sitting on this plane right now? (I am currently on my way home to Toronto for the Professional Lacrosse Players Association AGM)
I definitely do count myself as being lucky, and I’m not afraid to say it. I have a great life. I have an incredible wife and family, an incredible group of friends that are my extended family. I get to play the sport that I love, (and get paid a little on the side to do it), a great job, and my health. What more can a person ask for. Surely everything else can be considered superfluous. For any one reading this, know this, I am happy, lucky, and appreciative. How can I help others to have the same fortune?
If you are reading this and you have an answer, let me know.
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"How can I help others to have the same fortune? ...If you are reading this and you have an answer, let me know."
Gratitude is an inside job. Without it, all the treasure in the world will never become a "fortune." Happiness comes from within, not without.
Maybe just doing what you just did - coming out and saying it.
I'll admit, I'm usually going through life with my head down focused on my next challenge/hurdle/mountain. Caught up in planning my next move. But when guys like you say "hey, this is great, enjoy it!" it makes me pause and take a look around at what I should be grateful for.
Thanks Jim! There are quite of few of us (especially me) who need to be reminded every now and then.
By the way, I am very interested in watching you play some mean ball when you make the trip to Calgary this NLL season.
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