Just two more tries and he would reach his destination...
He rose quickly with his eyes, focusing away from the screen to peer anxiously at the window, staring down the somewhat dim lights that huddled over the city he sat in.
There were moments of unrest, of uneasiness, of unparalleled cynicism directed to his very cause. Would he awake tomorrow morning with angst or extreme passion for what he did and can do? Never sure, he walked slowly from the computer to gaze at last year's statement, providing a black & white example of the worth of the work he put in. It wasn't easy on the eyes, at least at first. It was downright shameful, for he was better than that....than this. He looked again out the window, calling upon God's that would never stand up and speak...at least not yet.
As the smoke billowed from between his lips, the voices continued to raise ruckus between his temples. "Go forth and be thy destiny"...they announced. The problem was, what the hell was his destiny?
We are born and we die...throughout the process we tend to laugh and cry. Those are beautiful & bountiful moments, if not the most apparent reasons why life is more peculiar than we give it credit for. He crossed his legs like a woman wearing a short dress...thinking heavily of what needed to be done to achieve happiness and to realize the destiny they/he threw upon him. Uncrossing his legs and focusing his eyes, he saw paths of righteousness dance across his lap and fondle his soul with their spirit. The truth was about to hit home...
He met with a man named Jim who was a lost soul with no cause. Jim's finances were about as healthy as Keith Richards lungs, yet they were alive now and screaming in terror. But he could help...or so he thought.
He gave Pam a call and even though she was down on her luck, he thought he could help her too!! Ironically, Jim & Pam needed the same thing. They needed a warrior to help them travel through a corporate world that had little regard for their well being. He tried to help each of them and fell short with both...
As he printed the standard denial notice to send to all those who don't qualify for what they may need, he tilted his neck gently until those warrior eyes saw that window he was looking out just moments before. No clouds could be seen, only distant lights.
After two cases of being unable to help, he realized his very destiny on this great big mystery we call earth. There aren't many who will fight the cause that doesn't reward overnight. There aren't many who will try to guide and teach and hold their hands no matter how hard the storm is falling upon them. The destiny is simple. The cause is great.
He is I and I am he and by the way....we are we and we should stand together!
Enough of the 3rd person B.S., I can help....it just may take some time.
Jason,
You need to be writing mystery novels.....beautiful writing.
I imagine you're very good at guiding people out of the bad credit valley.
Jo
So there I was, all ready to comment about muses, beards and hemingway, and we couldn't comment there at all. So this will have to do. Somehow have missed Andrew, but will have to check that out... cause you "beard" enough to know when it sings.
best
Jason,
Are you off your medicine?
Belonger buying you drinks?
Hopping to get admitted next to Britney?
Bill
Jo-Anne - I'm the Fox Mulder of Mortgage Professionals....and bad credit tends to take time. Thank you!
Gary - Read Lenza man, I guarantee you won't be disappointed!
Rosario- With a little bit of Windex, it's very clear for us all to see....
Bill - Meds? Yeah man, I quit taking peyote 2 months ago. Belonger's credit card is maxed, and as far as Britney goes....I'll be joining her on the next Dr. Phil Show.
Hey Joe, where are you going with that gun in your hand? Sorry man, just had to quote Hendrix. Scuba-Diving...eh? I'll drown in the thoughts of such......
Jacobson - You still owe me Smoked Salmon there bub, forget the turbulence....this is a high octane 'I'll post 15 posts a day type of chap' in all of us.
Jason, Agreed. The cause is great. Assisting folks who are struggling and you know they may not make it is a higher, noble calling. They may not get the mortgage, but at least they met an honest service provider.
P.S. I enjoyed the third person voice. Rather well written. Of course no great surprise. Congrats on a superb blog!
Jason,
You might want to tell all the people out there who Keith Richards is and abut his lungs...not many know he has been a heavy smoker...sometimes i wonder if he added a few clouds in the sky:)
Hey Jason! You already know what you need to do...be the warrior and hold their hands through the storm.
(Who would ever think of kicking Edgar Allen Poe?)
Sis - You have some 'poet' in you my dear! I like it!!
Lenza - Means a lot coming from the best:-)
Mike - My little brother has already nicknamed me 'The Grim Reaper.' Go figure.
Drinks on me Joe, but of course!
Elaine - And that's what it is really all about.
Neal- Ok, fair enough. Keith Richards is that old looking chap from the Rolling Stones. How's that for vague and confusing:-))
Missy - There are few things more fulfilling than walking someone through the rain, only to witness the beaming glow of the sun shine down upon them as their dreams & wishes are finally realized.
Sandra - I don't know, ask The Beatles. Perhaps way back when, some people didn't know who exactly that was laying in the gutter.
Dan - Good point, everything needs to be kept in check to make sure you are receiving them:-)
Matt- (Setting up Paypal account now:-)
Brigita - If I do that, I'll need a cardboard box and bottle of cheap Scotch. Just promise to visit me once in awhile:-)
Beautiful piece, Jason. Many of us in the business are wondering why we worked so hard last year and made alot less than the year before. Many of us struggle with loans we can't do.
There are days when you just need to remember why you do what you do, and re-commit.
Glad you are here for the long haul.
Janet - You know I am! And don't you forget Cakewalk Mortgage!!
Jennifer - :-)
If you are half as good at helping people with their credit problems as you are at engaging people in your writing, you will definitely be a much-needed resource! Fighting for the underdog is a worthy destiny, Jason!
~Renae
Kathy - That's the thing about blogging, the comment threads make it so freaking cool. Thank you my dear.
Renae - Wow, much appreciated Renae. It is a worthy destiny indeed!
very witty Jason... your talents extend well beyond your lending skills... great job... enjoy the cheese!!!
Rick
Wow, Jason this was fun to read. I actually read the whole thing while thinking heavily like man with legs uncrossed in slacks. You really should get paid to blog.
Jason - few words can be found to comment on this one, at least in my vocabulary, so i'll just drool all over it:-)
Should we open up a dead rainers sort of thing for those philosophically inclined? Hmmm, the Hemlock Drinkers or something... Nope, we need a catchier title...
Slaybaugh - Gotham's a pretty cool place huh! As long as I have unlimited creative reign, I'll be posting here a lot. Especially at night;-)
Inna - I hear there is new pill out on the pharmaceutical market for the 'Philosophically Challenged'. Look for the Infomercial at a television near you. Need a towel:-))