I had a very important life lesson taught to me last night. Went out to dinner with my old roommate of almost 20 years ago. My best friend. Had a meal at a steak house in the City that was roughly what I spend in 4-6 months on food. It was a life altering experience, literally.
Bold statement? Indeed it is, and with good reason. It made me remember three very valuable things that I've forgotten. First of all, the value of a
TRUE good friend. Second, the value that you place on yourself. Finally, that
EVERYTHING can be fixed.
I laughed hard last night. I haven't seen my friend in over two years, but it was like I'd just left our old house that morning and was just catching up on the day. It was good to laugh like that, to play off each other and have a good time doing it. To be reminded that there really are people who give a shit about your welfare, your well being.
Second, the meal was incredible, and incredibly expensive. It was literally half a week's wages for me. And that was a shocking reminder of how I've come to accept what should be an unacceptable situation. I don't like the way I'm living. Surviving. It's no way to live. Settling for your situation, accepting what's "given" to you is a mistake. Always strive for better, for greater, if you're not happy with what life has served you.
Finally, in less than five minutes of talking to him, I may have the opportunity to get back into my old field of endeavor, and down to SoCal. Ask, and ye shall receive. Reach out to those who can help you, and you'd be surprised what can happen.
Friends, true friends, are there for you when you need them...
Have faith in yourself. Reach out for help when you need it. Live to fight one more day. Because it may take you to where you want to be.
Stay the Course and Get your Gun on!
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