What If...

Hi there. Teagan here. In case you haven't noticed, I haven't put the eBook version of book two on the market yet. I'll get there. Keep your pantyhose on. 

I was thinking earlier today about what drives each of us. My day was so hectic and busy that it took actual effort to take a step back to just think for a moment. Mind you I'm very happy doing what I do on a daily basis to pay the bills . It's challenging and rewarding and satisfying knowing I'm making a difference. But not everyone I know feels this way about their job(s). I've been there myself, so I understand.

So what is it that keeps those people going? Is it just the tax and debt collectors? Is it so they can buy that new iPhone? What?

Here's food for thought:  What if YOU are responsible for you being born? What if you had to work really hard or fight against all odds just to be born on this plane? Would that make a difference to how you look at each new day? Would your priorities change because of this realization?

What if this was a repetitive cycle that would only end if you experienced or learned a particular thing? Would that change your views on the issues that tend to plague you today? Would you smoke or drink or overeat? Would you choose to continue bitching about how horrible your life is because of this person or that policy? Or would you value the time you have, knowing how much effort it took just to get here? Do you think you'd be more empathetic toward others who might not be as far along the emotional and evolutionary chain as you?

Think about that. It's taken me decades to get this far, but I hope there are many out there who have figured out this way of thinking. If not, I think the world really is in trouble! Just kidding. I happen to believe a person cannot be anywhere he/she is not meant to be. But that doesn't mean we aren't meant to become, do, seek more than we are.

Look at me. I'm a single mom, I've defied death on multiple occasions, I've made just about every wrong turn one can make in life, but I'm happy to get up every morning (okay, I would much rather sleep later and go to work around noon). My life is still far from perfect, but I'm happy I have the opportunity to go to work and to make a difference for my employer's company. I feel that I've been given a gift and I need to appreciate and respect it by giving it my best.

Okay. I'm finished. I'll climb down off my soapbox. I simply hope my words here can help someone out there look at life through a different set of lenses.

What do you think? Please feel free to respond with your thoughts on this subject. I would really like to hear from you.

Thanks for reading and either Tobin or I will be back soon.

Teagan