Don’t Call it a Comeback
I’m
turning the corner on what is, in my opinion, a very important birthday. Not necessarily one of those birthdays that
one typically considers a “landmark” birthday, but it’s a big one to me,
nonetheless. I intend to celebrate
accordingly, of course, as I never do anything halfway. I specifically remember having a conversation
with myself several years ago. I
remember exactly where I wanted to be and what I had decided I wanted to have
accomplished by this particular birthday (and you can stop wondering, I’m not
going to tell you how old I am). Some of
those expectations I’d set for myself back then I’m quite proud to say I’ve far
exceeded. To some, to my disappointment,
I’ve fallen dramatically short.
So, as
I rapidly approach this landmark age increase I find myself more and more
mindful of the things I didn’t quite get accomplished…yet. That, my friends, is
the key. A deadline missed is not a goal
defeated. I like the sound of that. Wherever you are, just hear yourself say it
out loud. A deadline missed is not a goal defeated. It’s just a bit delayed. Maybe those things are still another “X”
amount of years away from being conquered.
But I don’t have to quit. Yeah,
the landscape has changed over the years as my life has changed in some big
ways. All that means is that I have to
modify my approach to get those things done.
I like
making you think, and I hope I’m doing so right this very minute. If not now, perhaps when you lay your head
down to slumber. Maybe then, as you rest
quietly in your resting place, these words will register again in your
consciousness. Because there’s a lot of
stuff you haven’t done or accomplished yet.
You know it, I know it. I’m
putting those “undones” on the short list of “get it dones.” After all, I’m not gonna be here forever.
-Silas McBane
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