My Direction

Today, while I was in the shower, I began to think, about where I was going? In what direction is my life headed?

Things in my life are changing. I am in the process moving my mother closer so I can be there for her as she grows older. She has Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and has had it for more than 30 years. She has difficulty getting around and remembering to pay her bills. I’m anxious and nervous about what this change will mean for my Mom and how it will affect the dynamics of my family.

I’m sure that I am doing the right thing and that I was moving in a good direction, almost certain…… I think.

Sometimes when I'm busy or distracted I stop to review the status of my direction. Every person has a direction; it's that thing that guides our actions and decisions. Simply put, our actions are a reflection of our direction. We determine our direction, always, even when we decide to let life's circumstances or someone else do it for us. A chemistry teacher (Mr. Dumbrowski) once told me, "To decide not to decide is a decision in itself" and he was right.

Here is my direction. It might change a little, but I have discovered that when I follow it my life is more satisfying.

My Direction:

I will treat myself and others with respect
I will keep the beautiful things in life as they are and not try to change them
I will work for a better tomorrow, using baby steps
I will love myself and others
I will forgive
I will be honest and trustworthy
I will remember the times of my life
I will maintain an enjoyable environment around myself
I will look into the future with bright eyes
I will respect my health
I will touch and hold those I love
I will cry when I feel sorrow
I will smile when I feel happiness
I will do good.
I will do good.
I will do good.

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June 14th, 2007 By Scott Sheaffer | Categories: Life | Tags: decisions, direction, thoughts | Full Article Feed | Summary Article Feed | Comments Feed | Full Articles by Email | Respond | Trackback URL

2. AgentSully on 2007-06-15 at 12:21 am (Reply)

   beautiful!

3. Comedy Plus on 2007-06-15 at 1:21 am (Reply)

   Well Scott, I think you are going to do just fine with adhering to each point on this list.

   I have already gone through the taking care of aging parents. Hold them close as you will miss them dearly when they are gone. I know I do. Excellent, thought provoking post.

4. HMTKSteve on 2007-06-15 at 1:23 am (Reply)

   You skipped the most important one, "I will visit HMTK.com at least once a day."

5. MrCorey on 2007-06-15 at 2:53 am (Reply)

   That was great, Scott. If we all strive in that direction, the whole world will be better off. So, I wonder what RT would write on the same subject? Something similar? Or, something more like, perhaps Colonel Walter E. Kurtz…

6. Scott Sheaffer on 2007-06-15 at 3:06 am (Reply)

   OMG MrCorey,
   I assume your referring to Colonel Walter E. Kurtz, played by Marlon Brando, in Apocalypse Now.

   Are you insinuating that RT is insane and commanding a legion of his own equally insane troops who consider him a warlord and is worshipped by all his men?

   RT, why would anyone make this reference to you? This is too funny!

   BTW: I have read Joseph Conrad's novella Heart of Darkness, the inspiration for the movie.

7. HMTKSteve on 2007-06-15 at 3:53 am (Reply)

   Wait a minute… I made the Kurtz joke on RT's post! don't go copying me like that.

8. Jonathan-C. Phillips on 2007-06-15 at 5:33 pm (Reply)

   RT is a Warlord?
   Scott, I believe you will do just fine on the guest/contributor posting. This post is brilliant!

   baby steps is the key, I too will do good!

9. MrCorey on 2007-06-15 at 5:43 pm (Reply)

   OMG. It totally slipped my mind about your comment HTMKSteve. Sorry for trying to steal the sarcastic humor thunder. Scott, you got there reference right.

   Scott: I thought that your post was insightful and an excellent contrast to follow RT's last post about his family situation. If I'd have realized that I was laying out the same bait, I wouldn't have tried to goad him into writing a similar post with this "bait". I would like to see a similar reflection by RT. Perhaps I will try to concentrate long enough to think of what I'd say on the same subject.

10. Scott Sheaffer on 2007-06-15 at 10:07 pm (Reply)

    Hey RT,
    I see a trend beginning here with the references to Colonel Walter E. Kurtz, What's up with that?

    MrCorey,
    When you do make a list of your personal guiding principals be sure to post them here. It would be an interesting read for me.

11. Rider on 2008-05-15 at 11:13 pm (Reply)

    Okay, after reading several, recent posts by RT I was inspired to reread some of my previous posts on this blog. (And half tempted to edit them.) This post caused me to say "Hmmm. . .". It seems I missed one important item worth discussion. Since writing this post I have learned, or been reminded, of the importance of compassion. So my list of objectives is the same with the exception of one additional item. That item is; "I will be compassionate of others." There, I already feel better about that post.

    2. RT Cunningham | Untwisted Vortex | Philippines on 2008-05-15 at 11:15 pm (Reply)

       Good for you. Edit if you wish.