It's good to have a little perspective

"Life is not just a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW.... WHAT A RIDE !!!"

I think I've always taken the easy route in life. I've always wanted to remain safe and secure, not taking any risk or making any waves. I decided a while ago... that isn't how I'm going to live anymore. I want to make a difference. I admired the young adults in my capstone class this term. Most of them are fresh out of high school and want to make the world a better place. I think so many people only look out for themselves and only care about who is immediately surrounding them. So many look only to make a good impression on other people and say what we think they want us to say. Someone I know once told me that they don't want to make a difference in the world, only to take care of themself and their family. I think that is a very selfish attitude. I think if people look around and take care of one another and those in need, we'd all be much better off. I'm trying to find meaning and purpose in my life. I don't think that can happen unless I start making some bold decisions. I see bad and distressing things going on in the world and it is easy to think, I'm just one small person, how can I make a difference. If you make a difference to just one other person, you made a difference to the world. I keep thinking Easter is this weekend, a time of renewal and hope.... I think I will reserve this time for thinking about what I have accomplished so far and what I want to accomplish in the next year. Maybe I need to be like the students in my class and look for a deeper meaning in life... perhaps that means taking the road less traveled...