A Simple Way to Live a Complicated Life
Anyone who has studied physics, chemistry, philosophy, theology or political science can attest to the complexity and mysteries of life. Some choose to spend a lifetime reflecting upon that complexity and those mysteries. I personally choose to leave those aspects of life primarily to the scientists, clergy and politicians while just living life to the fullest, one day at a time.
Like everyone else, I have experienced good and bad times, happy and sad times, exciting and boring times, along with many times during which nothing much happened one way or the other. I have learned to appreciate and enjoy the good, happy and exciting times and to accept and endure the bad, sad and boring times.
I will continue living my life as best I can for as long as I can until I no longer can. Upon her death bed, the late actress Mae West said "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough!"
Like everyone else, I have experienced good and bad times, happy and sad times, exciting and boring times, along with many times during which nothing much happened one way or the other. I have learned to appreciate and enjoy the good, happy and exciting times and to accept and endure the bad, sad and boring times.
I will continue living my life as best I can for as long as I can until I no longer can. Upon her death bed, the late actress Mae West said "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough!"
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Jan 02, 2017 07:06PM
Bravo Jim - great words of wisdom and insight. Wishing you and yours a very Peaceful, Healthy, and Happy New Year!
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I've been studying philosophy, psychology, and theology in a very real sense for the better part of fifty years, and like you I accept the good with the bad.I forget who said it, but one thing that more or less applies to life was once said about adventure: "Adventure is 90% boredom interspersed with 10% terror so intense you want to wet your pants."
There will be boring moments, joyous moments, and moments where you're so scared you want to wet your pants, but in the end all anyone can do is the best they can with what they have.
I'll continue to live my life until my dotters are old enough to plant me under a rock slab I can't lift.
Carry on, Jim
I Gcónaí Réidh – Aonaibh Ri Chéile
Christine wrote: "Bravo Jim - great words of wisdom and insight. Wishing you and yours a very Peaceful, Healthy, and Happy New Year!"Christine,
Thank you for remaining one of the most loyal followers of the blog and, once again, sharing you personal opinion.
May 2017 prove to be one of the best years ever for you and your family. After all of the personal challenges you have met and overcome during the previous year, you deserve nothing less. I look forward to your two latest manuscripts being published. Please, notify me when that happens.
Jim Vuksic
R.F.G. wrote: "I've been studying philosophy, psychology, and theology in a very real sense for the better part of fifty years, and like you I accept the good with the bad.I forget who said it, but one thing th..."
R.F.G.,
I totally agree with your observation regarding the 90% versus 10% of life's various experiences. There were a few times as a 19-year-old U.S. Marine in Vietnam that I did absolutely personally experience those "wet your pants" moments. They definitely make one extremely appreciative of those 90% more boring experiences.
Continue to live your life as you have been. It seems to suit you quite well. Thank you for taking the time to view the blog post and commenting. I wish you success in your current and future writing endeavors.
Jim Vuksic
I tend to prefer boring now myself, though with a three-year-old and six-month-old dotter, boring is hard to come by at the moment.
