It’s definitely been a while since I’ve taken time to post
some thoughts on here. My thought
process has been quite active but I haven’t had that overwhelming urge to share
many of these thoughts until now. A
thought that has had a constant presence in my mind is my perspective on my
life and how I approach many situations now.
My perspective has evolved after having the amazing experience of traveling
to Cambodia and being back home almost saddens me. Let me explain…I have regular thoughts of how
people are living in Cambodia knowing a little about what they have experienced.
This has humbled me greatly. I am a very
fortunate person who has been able to achieve many things in life that some
people will never experience or even have a chance of experiencing. I’m not just talking about driving (nice)
cars, traveling around the world, or having a well paying job. It’s the things that we consider simple that
others yearn for….running water, eating regularly, traveling more than a few
hours away from the place you were born, being able to experience other
cultures and places, a roof over our head, and stability. Over these past few months I have been
focused on really appreciating everything that I am able to have in my life especially
the simple things.
Life is tough. But
one thing that I think many of us forget is we don’t have as tough a life as
many others do across the world. If we
learn to appreciate the simple things that we are able to have on a more consistent
basis we will only improve as people.
This will start a ripple in your life that will allow for a greater
appreciation for many things leading to a greater appreciation for your life in
general.
As I approach my 30th birthday I find myself less
and less excited about that day. Instead
I’m becoming more excited for everyday that I am able to wake up and appreciate
the people who I have been fortunate to meet and have relationships with, the
job that provides me with flexibility to do many things outside of work, a
healthy body that allows me to be able to still play sports, a wonderful family
that has always supported me, great friends that don’t always tell me what I
want to hear, and living in a great city that is very diverse and allows me to
meet new people and experience many other cultures. This list could go on and on, but I’ll leave
it at that.
I hope that soon I will once again be able to travel abroad
because I know that these experiences will only help me in my life
journey. Opening our minds to others and
their experiences only enhances our mind and perspective. Life’s a journey…embrace every moment of it.
Fred