What's Important?
How is it some people arrive at wisdom early in life, while
others leave the same way they came in — blank!
Ever know a person who drew you to them simply because
there was `something' about them? I am quite sure if you asked, you
would discover that they are living with, or have lived through a crisis,
hardship, or tragedy from which they drew strength and wisdom.
Not all people, however, become `sages' because of crises
or hardship. Some turn to drink or drugs, or become perpetual
blamers and whiners. Why will some mellow and mature while
others become messed up and miserable? I suspect it depends on what
you value.
What do you value? Is life something you are accumulating
like money, clothes, titles, `things' — or experiencing like nature,
truth, beauty, `people'?
What's important to you: your future, justice for all, your
lawn, the land, your retirement, our future?
In it for yourself — or — sharing the wealth?