That’s Life!

It’s been 65 years, and probably a few hours. I breathed my first, and I’ve not stopped breathing since them. There have been highs, lows, and a lot of in-between. That’s Life!

From 1955 till now, I’ve been living the dream.

Some are dissatisfied with their life, while others keep searching for that sweet spot of satisfaction. Me? I’m happy with the moment and enjoying the past, present and looking to the future. Is everything perfect? Nope. But. That’s Life!

There are some who think we live in a Matrix or a dream of someone else. Elon Musk even believes it’s possible we are living a computer simulation! Some think that we are living in a version of a multiverse. In another time, another verse, we are experiencing all the options that are different than the one we choose. I even remember science fiction stories from my youth that explored these possibilities.

However, life is not a dream. It’s full conscious decisions even when you’re not sure which way to turn. Conscious decisions even when you seem to choose a path unconsciously. You’ve made up your mind without even realizing it’s all settled.

This made me think of something the Apostle Paul told King Agrippa when he was given permission to explain his life. “I think myself happy”… I’m glad I have an opportunity to speak about my life. (Acts 26:2)

Isn’t how we approach life simply how we “think” ourselves in any situation? You may be approaching it all wrong when you constantly think about life from the negative. Equally, if you always think everything is okay and it’s not, then you are delusional. We often teach our kids, “That’s alright. Everything will be okay.” Really? Instead of teaching them that not everything works out the way we want, we pamper them to think everything is okay. Let’s give them all participation trophies. There, there…

My Attitude

My attitude determines my altitude. This is something I learned from my teacher when learning to fly.

Knowing my attitude in relation to the horizon is important. I may be low, or high, but with a poor attitude, I’m just a disaster in the process.

For years I’ve taught relationships like this.

• I need to be up when my bride is down.
• She needs to be up when I am down.
• It’s great when we are both up, and horrible when we’re both down.

In other words, we need to balance each other and be that true helper for each other that God planned in the garden. Adam and Eve’s example? Adam failed her when she faced the temptation without stepping in to change the equation.

It’s easy to let your attitude stink and then drag others into your turmoil. It’s better to keep yourself positive and pull others out of their struggles.