Read, enjoyed, and shared...as always. :-) "No whining on the yacht." That sort of communicates everything. I'm not on a yacht, and I don't want to be. But when we shift point of view, zoom out, look around...well, when compared to most of the people on the planet, many of us sure do enjoy the view from that yacht. Running, clean, safe, easy-to-access water. Electric. Plumbing. Warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Soft, these lives of ours can be.
And I haven't even mentioned living in a safe, clean neighborhood.
And...and...the mental ability to be able to recognize and work towards goals that could change our lives. Now, there is never a promise that we will achieve those goals, but that's a completely different thought.
I know how lucky I am, even though life will never be perfect. All I can do is recognize that I am enjoying the journey. After all, that's all I may ever achieve.
You expressed it perfectly. So much of what we have on our "yachts" we take for granted. It's easy to forget that many people in the world don't have such basics as running water and electricity. And plus we get to be writers! Thanks for commenting, Roy.
Your weekly Love Letters keep me going, Charlotte! I look forward to Sunday mornings for this more than any other reason, and it is such a treat to sit down with my coffee and my Love Letter . . . Thank you!
I believe when we drop expectations of who we think we are life opens up in new ways. Sometimes it’s messy, sometimes it’s brilliant, sometimes it just is. Forward we go building our beautifully imperfect lives.
“No whining on the yacht.” I love that! And I fully intend to use it this week while I’m on vacation with family in Mazatlan. Thank you, always, for reminding me that being able to write is on the list of the really good things in my life. And BTW, you are also on that list.
Read, enjoyed, and shared...as always. :-) "No whining on the yacht." That sort of communicates everything. I'm not on a yacht, and I don't want to be. But when we shift point of view, zoom out, look around...well, when compared to most of the people on the planet, many of us sure do enjoy the view from that yacht. Running, clean, safe, easy-to-access water. Electric. Plumbing. Warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Soft, these lives of ours can be.
And I haven't even mentioned living in a safe, clean neighborhood.
And...and...the mental ability to be able to recognize and work towards goals that could change our lives. Now, there is never a promise that we will achieve those goals, but that's a completely different thought.
I know how lucky I am, even though life will never be perfect. All I can do is recognize that I am enjoying the journey. After all, that's all I may ever achieve.
Great post. :-)
You expressed it perfectly. So much of what we have on our "yachts" we take for granted. It's easy to forget that many people in the world don't have such basics as running water and electricity. And plus we get to be writers! Thanks for commenting, Roy.
Your weekly Love Letters keep me going, Charlotte! I look forward to Sunday mornings for this more than any other reason, and it is such a treat to sit down with my coffee and my Love Letter . . . Thank you!
That makes me so happy, Shari! Happy Sunday and enjoy your coffee.
I believe when we drop expectations of who we think we are life opens up in new ways. Sometimes it’s messy, sometimes it’s brilliant, sometimes it just is. Forward we go building our beautifully imperfect lives.
It's all about the expectations, isn't it? I know this in my brain but I need to remember it in my heart. Thanks for the reminder.
“No whining on the yacht.” I love that! And I fully intend to use it this week while I’m on vacation with family in Mazatlan. Thank you, always, for reminding me that being able to write is on the list of the really good things in my life. And BTW, you are also on that list.
Aw, thanks, Marna. Enjoy your time in Mazatlan and soak it all in!