Good morning/afternoon, speak™ readers. I hope you all having a great day, doing [fill-in great activity/work function]. I'm in the process of feigning interest in my real work and periodically checking and commenting other people's blogs; but in all honesty, I'm deep in thought.
The other night, I was immersed in an analytical conversation with my friend, Pearly Gyrl. We were discussing several topics and one just sprang out: Why is life's clock slightly off? It can play itself out in the cruelest of ironies.
Meditate on this if you will:
You are running late for work and these thoughts are rushing through your head as you rush to get out of the door.
Man, I knew I should have set my alarm clock to get up earlier… [Panting heavily]
I have one more warning left – and I might get fired!
I can't afford to lose this job…
Speed the h*** up! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! (As if assaulting your horn will make them drive faster…
If only I had went to sleep and not stayed up on the computer, looking at Myspace – I wouldn't even be in this mess.
Unfortunately, I've been on the ass end of that last scenario (sans the Myspace). I lost a job because I was late to work because my engine blew out on me, two days before Christmas. I was left with no money, no way to make money and alone because my roommates had gone away for the holidays.
With that being said, life is largely made up time and fate. There is a reason why you do or don't have millions of dollars at this current juncture in your life. There is why you have several children or have none at all. Things are supposed to be that way… but what would you do with the opportunity if it was given to you?
Would you go back to your first job – and only take an hour of lunch?
Would you have pursued that degree in film instead of hiding that camera in your closet?
To be honest, there are some things I'd go back to. I'd tell my hormone-engorged self not to move too fast – that things will come in due time. I'd make myself be more focused, work out more, read a book a day, invest in some stocks… all in all, be more responsible. Sounds like the right thing to do – doesn't it?
Whose to say that things wouldn’t turn out the same, in spite of your attempts to change things? My advice is to be happy with what you have, make the most of it and take advantage of every opportunity you get.
Have a good weekend.
- Jorge
This is timely topic for me right now, wondering why I am in the position that I'm currently in. Often I think "woulda, shoulda, coulda" If only I had gotten another type degree or took that other job. But we can't change the past, we have to accept it, learn from it and move on. Was it wasted? It's only wasted if you don't learn from past mistakes or successes and apply the wisdom now. God has a plan for all of us. We go through things for a reason. It's up to us to realize what that reason was. More than likely HE's preparing us for something greater, if we choose to develop a realtionship with HIM. It can get hard at times, but with Faith all things are possible.
ReplyDeleteSo I think we should look at our past in reflection, not to wish to change it, but to embrace it and learn from it-- so you can grow.
Well said, passion. God is in control of everything and regardless of where we are or what we feel, God can work miracles in and with our lives. The important thing is to remember that our lives are not our own, and everything we do should be to glorify Him. So, as long as we go through life doing our best for God, we are successful.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, Jorge, cool picture. I loved the in-depth meaning.
Funky,you hit it right on the nose as far as what I wanted to sya.we sometimes question how our life ig going and the decisions we make,forgetting that we aren't even the ones really making those decisions or even the possibility to have options.if you believe in God as your defining power than its a learning process to learn to be patient in what life brings to you.it took me a while to be able to be content in what I had.We make decisions and wonder if they were the right ones but we neglect to see how blessed we are to even be able to decide between the opportunities he has granted us.
ReplyDeleteI don't want to start a sermon but just practically,if you actually thought out your choice ahead of time,then whatever decision you make based on whatever you're going through,is probally the best thing to do at the time.At this age ,we sometimes make hasty choices based on a need to be/do/have what others do or to please somebody/something that doesn't deserve your pleasing.Know yourself, your goals and most importantly, your limitations and you will make the right decisions and not have anything to regret,even if the desired outcome doesn;t happen.Learn to chuck things up as a lesson learned and move on.All apart of growing up.
Be a pageant princess!!!As me how.
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ReplyDeleteMan, you must've knew that I needed to hear that. I can sometimes be the King of Should,Woulda, Coulda. Everything is ordered in God's master plan; so why do I feel the need to reminisce or wonder whether I should have taken another plan. I felt a jab when you made that comment about film school. All my closest peeps know my love for film. I always wondered if I was playing it safe by going with biology. The film industry is a hit-or-miss business, and when you are black it is even harder.
So, yes, I cannot lie...I WOULD GO BACK. But you know what would be a big irony??? If we all had the opportunity to go back and then changed those paths, we would still be in front of this damn computer screen in the same job/position we are presently. If that occurred then it would definitely signify that only God has the master plan.
I think I should leave well enuff alone.