"Life is a lot like females. Just when you think you have it figured out,
it will throw you a curve ball." - Mike Spillman (8.26.11)
I believe that I should make sure that I don't have any ladies coming after me because of that quote! The way I see it, ladies, it should serve as a compliment to all of you. You are all unique and are so mysterious that we (the guys) are unable to get you figured out. That's a good thing, right? :)
Now that I have that "self-preservation" paragraph out of the way, let's talk about the point that is being made with that quote.
Bottom line: Life is like a roller coaster with all kinds of ups and downs as well as twists and turns.
Life is not fair nor is it easy. If anyone ever told you that it was either of these then, friend, they were just flat out lying to you!
But, it's not about what happens TO you that matters. It's about how you REACT and RESPOND to what happens to you. THAT'S what matters and THAT is what will determine the course of your future.
I know of those that worked faithfully for the same company for many years only to have the rug jerked out from under them when that company either decided to start laying off workers or the company decided to move to another country. Either way, I've seen those that have devoted their life to said company get tossed aside because it was not "feasible" to keep them on due to their age. What then?
All of us can likely point out some in the area of sports that seemed to have it all in perfect fashion as far as their future. The money and the fame seemed to be a sure bet. And we can all likely remember those that, due to some injury or just their own stupidity, had it all taken away from them. Gone.
As I type this article I think of one college player that has been projected to be at the top of the NFL draft. However, a couple of games ago he was unexpectedly injured during a game and, who knows, may not ever play again. For sure it is known that he is out for the rest of the season and, as far as his future? That is still to be determined.
I have a friend that went to his Mother's house on Thanksgiving Day last week only to find that she had passed away while preparing the family feast that many were to enjoy later that same day.
Yes, life is absolutely unpredictable.
But friend, you have two choices and the decision is yours. You can give up on life or you can decide that you MUST continue on to your future.
Easier said than done? Absolutely!
As one guy said once, "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get!" Though true, I disagree to a point. At least with a box of chocolates, even though you don't know what you're going to get, IT'S ALL STILL SWEET!
The same cannot be said about life at all times.
But, remember, "As long as there is breath, there is hope!"
Sure, you can give up on life but you must understand that there are others out there that are depending on YOU to get up, dust off, and keep LIVING LIFE, regardless of the struggles that may come your way from time to time.
And ladies, thanks for keeping us guys on our toes! You help keep our lives interesting and, for that, we are thankful.
Until next time, always be sure to...
"Make it an AWESOME day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)"
Mike
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