If you are a regular visitor, you may have notice that I have not posted a blog in a while. Well, that is because I came down with the Covid-19 virus January 8th. Over the course of first having to deal with my mother’s bout with the virus (and by the way she is just got word that she is clear of it.) and then coming down with it myself. Makes one really stop and think about so many aspects of one’s life and what one values and yes, may even find unattractive about one’s self.
Here are some of my reflections:
Perhaps one of the earliest one’s was as I sat outside after finally feeling up to it. I remember how bright and warm the sun was and I remember saying the world seems brighter. As I looked up at the sky I saw even how the gray clouds against the blue background seemed beautiful. I remember saying just how much I missed something so simple as sitting in the backyard. I realized maybe for the first time in a long time that my life has gotten too busy and I am rushing to check off just one more box from the list that never seems to grow shorter.
I think it is part of being a son and seeing your mother so sick that brings out the feeling and desire to help her. I remember feeling helpless and totally at a loss as to what to do. So, texted my brother’s and soon the house was full of activity and soon I found myself sitting on a chair looking down the hallway and thinking that we all have limits as to what we can do and I had come face to face with my limits. I tend to forget and I start to think that I could do anything. It is in moments like this that one sees he is not superman and I have no superpowers.
I think some of most difficult realizations that I have had revolve around where I spend most of my time that is my work here is a list of a few:
I realize that I have spent too much time one, focused on checking the next thing off the list than taking time to enjoy the small thing.
I realize that my job isn’t the most important thing in life. They never ask you when you pass away what did they do for living.
I realize that to be happy at my job, I must find something I am passionate about and that betters people’s lives.
I realized that I need to listen to that small voice when there is a choice to be made and when the choice involves choosing between your health and money always choose your health.
Thoughts? E-mail: francisearly@francisearly.com
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