Saddle Up!
I’m back in the saddle again trotting along. I used to feel that I was on the edge of something big. And I was. I was on the edge of a big let down.
I just found out last week. Now I’m sulking. I’m allowed to right? I’ve noticed that when I sulk I let down my guard and let someone take care of me. Normally I don’t let this happen. I am an independent person. I don’t let you break me down. However this time I’m noticing that I’m looking for someone to do my laundry and to cook me some meals. I’m not hungry for anything but I’ve eaten food everyday of my life that it feels weird to skip a meal. It’s not natural.
I recently read a comment that said we come into this world alone and leave it alone. At first I agreed. But the more I think about it the more I don’t agree with it. I don’t know anyone who comes and leaves alone. We come into a family, and then we leave with a family of friends and more.
A recent acquaintance told me that no distance in miles is too long between friends. He found it odd that we drop whatever we’re doing and make time for a funeral, but always put off making time for our friends when their alive. I need to view life like this. I need to not be afraid of what lies ahead and instead attack it at full force. I need to be a risk taker.
This thought may sit with me for the next bit of time. It’s time for me to make some changes. I had a great summer full of life and friends. But now things have settled down and it’s feeling a bit lonely.
I’m back in the saddle again. Welcome back to A Conversation With Myself.
I just found out last week. Now I’m sulking. I’m allowed to right? I’ve noticed that when I sulk I let down my guard and let someone take care of me. Normally I don’t let this happen. I am an independent person. I don’t let you break me down. However this time I’m noticing that I’m looking for someone to do my laundry and to cook me some meals. I’m not hungry for anything but I’ve eaten food everyday of my life that it feels weird to skip a meal. It’s not natural.
I recently read a comment that said we come into this world alone and leave it alone. At first I agreed. But the more I think about it the more I don’t agree with it. I don’t know anyone who comes and leaves alone. We come into a family, and then we leave with a family of friends and more.
A recent acquaintance told me that no distance in miles is too long between friends. He found it odd that we drop whatever we’re doing and make time for a funeral, but always put off making time for our friends when their alive. I need to view life like this. I need to not be afraid of what lies ahead and instead attack it at full force. I need to be a risk taker.
This thought may sit with me for the next bit of time. It’s time for me to make some changes. I had a great summer full of life and friends. But now things have settled down and it’s feeling a bit lonely.
I’m back in the saddle again. Welcome back to A Conversation With Myself.
posted by Mr. T at 2:59 PM
15 Comments:
Welcome back Mr T
Whoever said we "come into this world alone..." must have been conceived in a TEST TUBE! Most of us spent the first 9 months of our lives in SOMEONE'S waterbed!!
Baby Eagles, when kicked out of their warm nest by Mama Eagle, could feel the same way as you.... i.e., the "big letdown". But at that time, a new energy is found and lifts Baby Eagle high up into the heavens, where he grows and continues in an upward journey, making his home even higher in the clouds than before.
I'm glad you've returned to the blogosphere. We've missed you.
big letdowns are my specialty.
welcome.
So I'm not the only one pensive about relationships (friendships, platonic and non platonic) recently. I was just thinking about it last night (and this morning). Far too often have I let large amounts of time go between talking to or seeing good friends. Your comment about how people will drop everything to go to someone's funeral but not take the time to reach out to while they're alive was quite moving. I might have gotten a little misty eyed. Have you ever seen a film called "The Straight Story"? It's a David Lynch film. In it, Richard Farnsworth's character is explaining to a young woman the importance of family. To illustrate his point, he talks about how we are all like twigs. By ourselves, we are very easily broken. But if we have family there to support us, then we are not merely one twig but one twig in a larger bundle. Breaking a bundle of twigs is much more difficult than breaking a single twig. I think you could say the same for friends. The more (real) friends you have, the harder it is for life to break you.
As for the idea that we come into this world alone and leave it alone I disagree. From the moment we take our first breath to the moment it leaves our body, I believe we have a great number of people around us. Some of them may not be in the physical form none the less they are there. I think too that there is a huge difference in being alone and being lonely. I've known many who although surrounded by people are still lonely. I am sad for these people.
See, now I need to get back to work and jump down from my soap b
As I like to say, I want to enjoy tomorrow's memories today!
I've given this (and you) a lot of thought today and keep coming up with the same result.
You miss me.
hey, i am all for you turning into a risk taker. do those risks include consuming dairy products? may i suggest ben and jerry's chubby hubby? mmmmmmmmm.....
blueberries are for sissy boys.
Hey! you are SO right! you are NOT alone!!!!! :D especially when you think about the fact that Jesus came and sent us all his Holy Spirit so that we would not be alone!! plus the fam and friends!!! :D you are wonderful and i am soooo happy you are blogging again! :D
love,
cindy
YAY! Your back! Did Amanda tell you hello from me? I told her to. Is she the one who likes jaw lines? It sounds like her!
Anyways, I am looking forward to reading more of your posts!
KARA
Hi MrT! So great to see you are in the mood to share your thoughts again. Wait, if no distance in miles is too long between friends then why don't you ever come visit your #1 friend out here in the east? I'm just sayin'...
Seriously, glad you are back amongst the blogging where you belong.
Great thoughts. So true I just had to comment again:) I think it's true we rush and rush for tomorrow, next week, next season, and next year to get here and we never stop to think that we only get to do that for so long! We need to live it up. Looking forward to Tues:)!
Hey there, old friend! I stumbled accross your comment on Jason Hill's blog. Wow... I'm just thinking about how different my life is now from the last time I saw you! It's crazy. The hubby and I actually just bought a house in the town where we grew up. We've been living in Seattle, but we wanted to be closer to the people who mean the most to us, so when we started looking to buy, we looked towards home. Anyway... good to see you... or... whatever. You should let me know next time you're coming to Portland... We're about due for another visit down there soon, and it would be fun for our paths to cross.
Also, Chris and Andrea? You guys need to get a blog. None of this commenting-but-not-actually-having-a-blog-business! :)
You ALWAYS have family. so glad your back. Your blog makes my morning complete! =)
Love you,
Matt, we were so blessed to have you as part of our summer. Thanks so much for all your help. We miss you, truly & look forward to your next visit. Feeling alone sucks, I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I know it doesn't matter that you AREN'T alone, cause' I'm sure you know you aren't. If you don't we (your friends & family) sure aren't doing our job! Anyway, call anytime okay? We're always here for you! The only thing I'll say about those lonely times is that in the "waiting room" between wanting something & getting what we want God has our full & utmost attention. And I know for me I've never left that room without being blessed by giving mine to Him . ~wendy.
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