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Words of wisdom from a middle aged guy
It’s been awhile, and I’ve been under the weather a bit. Idon’t really have a column type blog today, just some simpleobservations that have revealed themselves as I continue myjourney into “Middle-Aged Wisdom”. I hope you, the reader, findsome value from the following. I’ve learned these lessonsthrough my journey so far, and hope that I’ll be around longenough to post my “Old Age Wisdom.”1. True friendship is a rare and fleeting thing. You’ll neverknow who your friends are until you’re in a bind. A friend willgive you the helping hand required to get back on your feet.True friendships have been tested and tempered by the passage oftime and crisis. Each milestone strengthens the bond between twopeople.2. There are no “Mulligans” in life. For those of you who don’tfollow golf; a Mulligan is a do over; Bill Clinton was famousfor these on the golf course. Here’s the bottom line. Live yourlife the way you want to. Do and experience as much as you canin your life. There is only one go around, so make your choicescarefully and live them heartily. Don’t waste too much timemulling over mistakes. Learn from them but don’t fret over them.The road to wisdom is paved with misjudgment.3. Enjoy the knowledge and love of your parents; nobody, noteven your spouse, will love you as much as your Mom and Dad.Once they’re gone, you are truly on your own.4. Listen to that little voice inside your head when it talks toyou. It’s called a conscience; if it feels wrong don’t beswayed. If it feels right, follow through. Sometimes overthinking and overanalyzing can paralyze one to inaction.Inaction creates missed opportunities and missed opportunitiescreate regret.5. Always tell the truth, that way you never have to rememberwhat you said in a prior conversation.6. Experience love, at least once. Only through Love can oneexperience the euphoric highs and lows of the human condition.Love needs to be experienced at least once to understand thedriving force behind the sexes.7. Laugh. This is the healthiest thing one can do for both mindand body. Laughing releases beneficial endorphins into the humanblood stream and is a great cardiovascular workout. 8. Know the difference between SEX and LOVE. There is adifference; one act is a carnal pleasure the other is anintimate entangling of two souls.9. Pick and choose your battles wisely. Not every conflictrequires verbal or physical combat. Defend your principals andyour honor, everything else isn’t worth the aggravation.10. Don’t fear what you don’t understand. If you fear theunknown you will remain forever ignorant. Welcome the unknownmysteries of life and relish the journey of discovery foundtherein.11. Ask questions from those you deem wiser than yourself. Thejourney to wisdom often starts with “May I ask you a question?”The elder generation, though mocked in our society and culture,are revered in every other society. They have already traveledmost of life’s journey and can impart their experiences to thoseof us who haven’t traveled as far or as long.I hope somebody gains something from the above tidbits. Most maybe common sense or simple practical knowledge. I, however, havediscovered that even the most fundamental wisdom is oftenoverlooked. Be well on your journey.Greg B (Sparhawk)
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