Left In Life
I am a meditative man. With a life long practice, I know the value of silence. I know that answers arise from a still mind. I know that verbal communication, is the weakest form of communication. That both energy and actions show who we really are. As a result, I am a clear path to the basket. And the older I get, I will give you an easy lay up almost every time. But why? Because meditation has taught me, the value of me. I need not win, be the loudest one in the room, and I certainly don’t talk, just to hear myself talk. But again, why? Because I have jammed so much life, into my life, that the goal is to love what is left in life.
With the average life expectancy for men in the United States being just shy of 75, statistically, I have another 15 years. My life has been punctuated with extreme highs, and extreme lows. And at age 59, I can say that I have made the most of it. I’ve done a lot. Hence, I’ve given away a lot. The older I get, what’s left in life is the focus. So what’s left?
The main goal has never really changed. I want every life I encounter, to be better because of our interaction. I strive to remain a safe place, despite wanting to be alone for the most part. Take that off the table, I want to take my two plus decade marriage to an even deeper level. We share an intimacy, that I have yet to see from anyone else. Just an observation. Because we meditate and pray together, with each passing year, we seem to hit a deeper level with life. But left in life…
More travel, more silence, and more service. Service has always been a a big part of my life. In fact, it has been my whole life. But I want to have an even bigger impact. And despite me losing everything, not once, but twice, I kept saying thank you. And these past 4 years…losing my daughter, brother, father, 2 aunts and a few friends… not to mention a whole bunch of clients, I’m still here with a smile on my face, and love in my heart. I’m guessing that’s what a life long meditation practice will do for you. Either that, or I am truly fucking crazy. Regardless, the goal remains either way.
I work a lot. But I am getting better, and realize time is working against me. So to simplify, I could unravel a laundry list of what I would like to do. Instead, I will be present. I will not judge life. I will not take anything for granted. And more importantly, I will continue to allow life to surprise me in a joyous way. I will say thank you. Because when I think of what is left in life, that is all that really matters.
