Everything can be
taken from a man but one thing: the last of human freedoms – to choose one’s
attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way. [Viktor
E. Frankl]
This is one of a precious few Always-&-All-the-Time
Guiding Principles in my Life. I came to it late; which, if nothing else, taught
me that choosing to BE the victim of circumstances is woefully misguided and
flat-out wrong. But I THOUGHT it was working for me…
To choose my attitude, in every circumstance, NO MATTER WHAT,
is profoundly encouraging. And, it can also BE difficult. Counter-intuitive.
Like driving with my eyes on the rearview mirror.
Choose a job you love,
and you will never have to work a day in your life. [Confucius]
Apparently I was absent when this lesson was BEing
delivered. Yet knowing it Now isn’t a wash. In fact, it informs how I roll. I
spend my days, my Life, DOing what I love and what only I CAN DO. I surely think that should BE an option when filling out
forms.
You are capable of
more than you know. Choose a goal that seems right for you and strive to be the
best, however hard the path… [E.O. Wilson]
Doesn’t that seem to BE REALLY
simple?! Simple is good. VERY good…
I love you, Currie
2 comments:
This is beautiful and yes I have learned that with my recent breast cancer. (now cancer free). Nothing else matters and simple is best..Michelle
I know that when I believed I was a victim I didn't think I had choices--but I did. Choice is the bedrock of freedom! :)
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