Observations From a Modern Day Pragmatist

My purpose in creating this blog is to record personal observations and reflections on matters that I consider noteworthy. What we call life is basically an infinite potpourri of events that are interpreted in our minds, and result in consequences--some within our control, most beyond our control.

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Location: San Francisco, California, United States

Male, 40s; grew up in a Navy family. Lived on East Coast, Gulf Coast, and currently on West Coast US. Served five years in the Navy after graduating from high school. Currently work in healthcare field. Married, no kids. Really enjoy life; stay awake as long as possible each day.

Tuesday, January 31, 2006

What Is Living?

I spend a lot of time on my business. Sometimes I feel that I am missing out on life. But strangely, I've come to accept this lifestyle. Maybe it's because I have a feeling of satisfaction at the end of my day: I've helped people, and made some money in return. I truly enjoy my line of work. It would be fair to say this isn't "work" but rather my life, my purpose. That's a nice feeling. It compensates for the lack of time for other things.

There are times when I muse on an alternative life: coming home to kids, going to the park or to my kid's school play; being an active member of a church, etc. Or traveling the world and working on my hobbies at home. Yes, that would be nice. It's something to look forward to. But in the meantime, I am happy doing what I do today.

Life is the here and now. It is about doing what you love. It's about not forgetting those who are close to you, those you care about: spouse, family, and friends. It's about remembering to find the positive in a situation. It's about recharging yourself spiritually from time to time. It's about enriching yourself with the treasures life offers; whether its a museum, a local theater, a city park, a nice fishing spot, or a nice coffee shop. It's about learning about others and trying to live among them in peace. It's about making yourself aware of what's happening in the world around you, and doing what is necessary to help preserve what you have. It's about giving thanks, for appreciating the small things in life as well as the big things. It's about not forgetting to say "I love you", "I appreciate you", "you are wonderful", "thank you", "how are you?". It's about acting like you did when your were a kid from time to time. It's about realizing that life is short, and not having any regrets during the last minute of your life.

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