Emotions can be like a roller coaster. What if someone asks “how are you doing?” Do you give them an automatic answer, or an honest assessment? If you’re honest, do you give an emotional answer? Or use a thoughtful awareness of the overall trends in your life, such as focus, open-mindedness, wellness, compassion, integrity and achievement?
I sense that things are going very well in my life. I’m single, so I don’t enjoy the emotional highs of being in love. I’m sober, so I don’t have the intense highs of drugs. My kids are leaving the nest, so my focus is changing. Yet I sense that I’m wiser, better conditioned, calmer, more centered and more accepting of who I am. I have nostalgic moments, but I’m not losing myself in them. I aim to do the next right things, striving to be the best possible version of myself. I have faith that whatever else happens will thereby be good.
I went to a Christmas party this evening. It was fun to enjoy the camaraderie, good-natured kidding, great food and friendly people. Will my fire burn brightly? Perhaps it depends on how well I prepare the fuel!
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December 19, 2012 at 10:27 pm
Susan Wingate
Lovely.
December 19, 2012 at 10:29 pm
frankoshanko
Thank you! 🙂
December 19, 2012 at 10:41 pm
Susan Wingate
Absolutely. Great post.
December 20, 2012 at 12:29 am
Kodiak My Little Grizzly
Wow just found your blog after what I wrote tonight… sheesh!!!
anyway… love the photos… we fight like grizzlys, and continue to climb our mountains…
http://www.kodiakmylittlegrizzly.com
December 21, 2012 at 3:31 am
Dilip
Positive thoughts! Thanks.
December 21, 2012 at 7:56 am
frankoshanko
Thanks! You’re welcome!
January 5, 2013 at 2:05 am
The Other Side of Ugly
Pleasure to meet you. Thank you for visiting my blog. You sound like a wonderful man. Warmly, Sheri
January 5, 2013 at 2:15 am
frankoshanko
Thank you Sheri. It’s a pleasure to meet you too. I’m intrigued by the perspective that your near death visit gave you on this blessing of life! How long have you done yoga? I like the flexibility, balance, strength, breathing and meditative aspects of it. Happy day! Frank