Good Morning Everyone,
Hey ta Y'all Doc!! (I've talked to {{{{{E'}}}}} too long)
Even if it had been posted before anything from Erma can be read over and over again and still enjoy every time. I remember when this first came out was right after she learned about her condition. While I knew that I would miss her, I still had to smile at her wisdom and wit....
"Stop sweating the small stuff. Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what. Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who "DO" love us. Let's think about what God "HAS" blessed us with. And what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally, as well as spiritually. Life is too short to let it pass you by."
That was and is my favorite part. I really got to think about all this laying in the hospital last year, makes sense to me!!!!!!!!
Todays story runs along with the things Erma Bombeck wrote and as a reminder that it is never too late!!!!!!!!!
Todays Story:
Standing at a busy Los Angeles intersection, I once noticed an interesting sight -- a shirtless old man in shorts and
jogging shoes running toward me. He was in his seventies, short, with a huge, barrel chest. His shoulders were wide and his stomach flat and hard. The skin on his thin arms and legs hung loose. His body glistened with sweat -- he had the appearance of a totally committed runner. When he approached the intersection, he continued to jog in place as he waited for the light to change.
I asked him, "Have you been running long?"
He said between breaths, "Today, four hours and twenty minutes."
Wow! FOUR HOURS AND TWENTY MINUTES OF RUNNING! AT HIS AGE! He continued, his feet still pounding the concrete, "Some days I run 22 miles. Some days 12 miles."
I asked, "Do you race?"
"Three or four times a year." Maybe he figured he will taper off when he gets old...
I respect his commitment and focus. Because of a total dedication to the sport, he was an excellent runner. And he is living proof that it is never too late to pursue a passion!
Don't we all need something to get excited about? What if we were as focused in our enthusiasm and dedication? What could we do or become if we were as committed to those things we feel are important as he was to running?
You may build your body, but will you also build your mind? You may improve your social standing, but will you also improve your society? You may grow your bank account, but will you also grow your faith? You may build your business, but will you also build your character? You may heal a broken bone, but will you also heal a broken home? You may leave a will to your children, but will you also leave them a legacy?
It's never too late to pursue your passion.
Author Unknown
Have a great day all !!!
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