I've been thinking....
How does one grow up?
I mean are we forced to look at life from a new perspective every couple of years? Or does it seem to be a pattern in the grand design, that we are destined to be weaved into?
As a kid I used to hear this phrase all the time, "Quit your daydreaming."My wife tells me to grow up and stop reading (comics) graphic novels. I have been thinking about this statement as of late and have come to the realization that I don't think I ever will, (grow up the way that she wants me too) and that could very well be my cornerstone in this life.
Now please don't get the wrong idea about this. I did not say that I would be irresponsible, or procrastinate. (which I already tend to do enough) I am merely reinforcing the ideal life for me would be to never let go of my childhood dreams, or faith. To have these once fleeting, precious thoughts out of the background and into the spotlight again gives me something to aspire too.
I believe I have grown up too quickly already and as such it would only be prudent to keep what little I have left of my "inner child."
On one hand I am a manager for a successful market research company and must act accordingly. On the other hand I want to still explore a cave, go skydiving, go backpacking across Europe, build a house for a missions trip, travel with a circus, be adventurous and travel around the globe, write and direct my own film.
The problem now is finding the equilibrium between the two.So many dreams. So little time. I'm not even sure I will get half this list done. But you can expect me to still be singing this same song forty years from now if you run into me on the street, or pass me by in a Walmart or Tacobell.
It may never happen, but I won't let these "pipe dreams" die. I can't I don't have the strength to let them go, not yet anyway. Hopefully I won't have to let them die, one day I may be able to accomplish them all...one day...just take it one step at a time...baby steps....
Mr. Green,
"They are onto you."
Mr. Blue
I mean are we forced to look at life from a new perspective every couple of years? Or does it seem to be a pattern in the grand design, that we are destined to be weaved into?
As a kid I used to hear this phrase all the time, "Quit your daydreaming."My wife tells me to grow up and stop reading (comics) graphic novels. I have been thinking about this statement as of late and have come to the realization that I don't think I ever will, (grow up the way that she wants me too) and that could very well be my cornerstone in this life.
Now please don't get the wrong idea about this. I did not say that I would be irresponsible, or procrastinate. (which I already tend to do enough) I am merely reinforcing the ideal life for me would be to never let go of my childhood dreams, or faith. To have these once fleeting, precious thoughts out of the background and into the spotlight again gives me something to aspire too.
I believe I have grown up too quickly already and as such it would only be prudent to keep what little I have left of my "inner child."
On one hand I am a manager for a successful market research company and must act accordingly. On the other hand I want to still explore a cave, go skydiving, go backpacking across Europe, build a house for a missions trip, travel with a circus, be adventurous and travel around the globe, write and direct my own film.
The problem now is finding the equilibrium between the two.So many dreams. So little time. I'm not even sure I will get half this list done. But you can expect me to still be singing this same song forty years from now if you run into me on the street, or pass me by in a Walmart or Tacobell.
It may never happen, but I won't let these "pipe dreams" die. I can't I don't have the strength to let them go, not yet anyway. Hopefully I won't have to let them die, one day I may be able to accomplish them all...one day...just take it one step at a time...baby steps....
Mr. Green,
"They are onto you."
Mr. Blue
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