Ask yourself, what am I doing in the next four years? To stay sane, I am building culture, breathing. Hoping American democracy survives. Maybe I need that lightsaber after all.
More years ago than I care to recall, my wife & stepson & I traveled across country for an extended gig, and we visited my folks about midway. At one point, Dad reiterated his recipe for happiness, which I summarily ignored. It took my wife to remind me of his wisdom:
"Happiness is not the destination, it's the way to travel."
With my parents now gone, just next to my gift of life, the finest legacy from them is that phrase, which I've etched into my akashic record, never to be forgotten. Even today. Especially today, with the Gimme Foxes looting the future, pillaging the hen house. (A particular irony noted here, but I'm going with the cliche for now.) It's still my choice. I choose to be happy.
Meanwhile, my best lightsaber are my words--words to witness, words to dig at the roots of things, words to clarify, building culture as you so aptly put it, Kate, and,--yes!--breathing.
Inspiring!
More years ago than I care to recall, my wife & stepson & I traveled across country for an extended gig, and we visited my folks about midway. At one point, Dad reiterated his recipe for happiness, which I summarily ignored. It took my wife to remind me of his wisdom:
"Happiness is not the destination, it's the way to travel."
With my parents now gone, just next to my gift of life, the finest legacy from them is that phrase, which I've etched into my akashic record, never to be forgotten. Even today. Especially today, with the Gimme Foxes looting the future, pillaging the hen house. (A particular irony noted here, but I'm going with the cliche for now.) It's still my choice. I choose to be happy.
Meanwhile, my best lightsaber are my words--words to witness, words to dig at the roots of things, words to clarify, building culture as you so aptly put it, Kate, and,--yes!--breathing.
Kate: I appreciate your kind thoughts and suggestions for the future. I, too, am hanging in there....