In these often turbulent times in our culture, our world, & the Real Estate Industry...I wanted to write something tonight that was off the charts. I didn't want it to be positive per se, or even negative for that matter. I wanted it to be a total wide-eyed glimpse at the truth. Quite frankly, I wanted to assure comfort where there is pain, peace where there remains angst. However, the truth is....Welcome To Life. It doesn't get easy folks, but it does get interesting.
Inspired words and stories and moments come and go, as do the less than ideal ones. Coping is a reaction to these, some dwell....others swell....you never can tell what you'd do if faced with the ultimate obstacle in your way. This particular prose isn't about Individuality though, it's about something kind of special. You see, Christmas came early for me. I know Saints & I've met Angels and that's what this is about. Most of us can look around and find gifts, things given to us selflessly and without further thought. For anyone reading this who can't, your day will come...I am very confident of that.
The one thing that I've always believed is that we live for a greater cause, the greater purpose. Irregardless of whether I'm on target or not there, we live so we probably should take full advantage of the time we've been given. The Gift Of "Time"......see sponsor to my right:-)
I was never much of a Hippie, I was always more of a guy to open other Doors. Yet, sometimes even yours truly gets a tad bit engulfed in doing the very thing that is sooooo against my nature. I'm a loner by trade and soul, but the connection can't possibly be ignored....we are one. I don't have to like you and may never will. You may not like me and I understand that completely. But in the end, hell or high water, I'm by your side and I'm pretty sure you're by mine. After-all, we are in this...why not be so together?
Christmas came early for me just moments ago. I back-washed every moment I've ever lived. She was there, my parents were there, as were my friends and so-called enemies. And for one moment in time, ego aside, differences thrown away, we held hands as we extend further to a greater truth.
I'm not a religious chap by nature, that's a business in my estimation. Spirituality, now that is cool:-) Regardless, we all share the inevitability of death and the common practice of life. You may be surprised that I finance homes for a living, considering I wax more philosophic than Aristotle on a bad batch of peyote.
So, for one extended moment in time...I challenge us all to extend the olive branch to each-other and help, not hurt. Embrace, don't drive away. Maybe it's the Season, perhaps I'm just blessed in ignorance, yet I think we can all agree that getting together and destroying the differences isn't a bad moment to have. After-all, time isn't easily put together, but very often pulled apart.
Nice piece Jason. Like the idea of Aristotle throwing up cactus. Don't know if it was mind altering, but it sure was pretty.
cheers
I have much catching up to do....but here it goes....
Missy - If life's vanity, I'm not too impressed by our position:-)
Lola - Ego at bay, what a concept! Through your writing, I admire you more than I could ever express.
Gary - I've never done Peyote myself, but I hear it is a trip:-)
Jason, I'm all about mending any broken fences, or better yet, dismantling them altogether. Life is too short to have animosity or bad feelings between people, and in the end, none of it matters anyway.
I just wish the world was a perfect place of peace where no one ever hurt, not physically and not emotionally.
oh well, we're only here for a flash in time, anyhow.
neat post, really got me thinking once again, like all of your posts do.
Jo
veryextremely smart introspective man. I won't deny that I not only look for, but search out your posts. I enjoy your insightfulness, but also your honesty and truthfulness. Yes, they may be redundant, but nonetheless important in their own rights. I only wish that you were procurring loans in the Central Florida area, for I wish that I could work with you. Forgive me to you and all if this sounds fauning, but I do respect you just from the little that I've gotten to know you. As a person and a possible friend via AR I respect you so very much. Besides, I do enjoy your choices in music. Wishing you a wonderful holiday! May your 2008 be an exceptional year for you!I'm with Lola on this one...and you too my lil bro. We can all work together....it's just sometimes....for some...ego gets in the way. For me it's pride...not false pride but holding my profession and self to a higher esteem. That I hold dear....it took me all these years to have a high self esteem...and will not falter (keep boundaries) with the healthy sense of self....'
If I'm not making sense ...oh, well. ....I did to me :) Have a great holiday season lil bro..you are in my thoughts ... if you were here you'd be having fun in the sun with WooHoo Sally!
Jason,
I'm so glad for you that you are mending some fences in your life. Anger is a poison that infects us to the deepest parts. I hope this newfound freedom sticks with you for the rest of your life.
Jason, you are, indeed, much older than you are, and funnier than anyone I have ever encountered in Waxing Philosopically business (with or without pharm help)... Forget meding the fences, just smash them all to hell, and grind the remains into the coarse sands of time long gone by...
Love reading your posts! :-)
Jo-Anne - I'm sure that place exists, just not here. Besides, if it was always that euphoric...what fun would that be:-)?
Krista - That's a fact, weird how that works.
Christi - Your last sentence is very telling and very true.
Jennifer - I am the lucky one my dear. And here's a 'MWA' for you!
Marc - That may be one of the kindest comments I have ever received. Thank you Sir, that is quite a honor....I only hope to live up to those very thoughtful words.
Sis - Not to worry, I'll visit eventually. God knows I need a vacation:-)
Neal - After the initial puking, maybe:-)
Matt - I risk getting flack for that one but that's how I feel.
Dan - Hey, nobody can take a beating like me:-)
Andrew - I hope it does as well, at least until Dan hits me with that stick ;-)
Inna- LMAO! Why thank you!!
Lisa - Thanks Lisa and enjoy the Holiday & New Year. Hope to have another get together very soon.
The Marquis de Sardi, Ah, well phrased. Really enjoyed reading. I'm with you. I don't hold a grudge. Life is too short. Mama didn't raise a door mat either. I agree with the other comments. This is both real and beautifully done. Thanks.
Hey Jason. I have enjoyed your writings of late. This also is an excellent piece. Offering an olive branch is a wonderful idea. Wouldn't it be nice if neighboring countries, that consider each other enemies, could live by the same concept.
Happy Holidays Jason. I look forward to your next blog.
Don Bradbury
Sandra - Wise words my dear. Simple, yet a contant reminder all of us need to abide by.
Lenza - Thanks man, that's quite an honor coming from a guy like you. By the way, I'm going to be reading that book over the next couple of days, thanks again.
Rey - Merry Christmas to you ya hippie:-)
Mike - My guess is that your wife shakes her head a lot:-))
Hugh - Some things never die...respect what they did and their following, just wasn't the biggest fan in the world.
Paul - Is that the Mad Scientist in you?
Donald - Thank you sir, my next blog will come from here in Raleigh, NC as I am currently visiting my parents.
Jason,
Merry Christmas and many blessings to you and your family.
Jason: Wonderful piece of writing. I can feel so much emotion in your words...almost as if you weren't writing them...just opening up and letting them be. You do have a gift, Jason. Merry Christmas and God bless you.
P.S. You know...when you open the door to forgiveness...it is very healing. Thanks for being an example of the right way.