Somewhere in a little corner of the internet, a friend raised the question. “How do you view your own morality?” A loaded question for a sure. Especially considering her target audience. A bunch of middle age vagabonds that at this point in their lives have more regrets then they have dreams.
My initial thought was that if only I was younger I could have either easily dismissed such a question with youthful arrogance. Perhaps even showing off with some inspiring quote from some classic literature like “Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light”.
However with a due respect to Mr. Dylan Thomas, it’s just not that simple, You see as a young man you make the mistake a believing your own bullshit. Even when comes in the form of beautiful eloquent poetry. An old man knows he does not have the answers to these tough questions. He just hopes he does and he faces what’s to come with a modicum of dignity and grace.
Which is really the problem. Because nobody knows what’s coming. It’s just closer than ever before. It like when you’re a kid and your mother told you had to come in when the street lights turn on. It’s only 5 pm but 8 pm will be here before you know it and you will have to go in.
Will I fight it or will I accept it? I honestly don’t know. I think the best plan is to make most of the light while you’re still in it. If you want it to have a purpose. Remember the words of Martin Luther King “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’
Wow, maybe I am still young. Look at me showing off. The question is do I fucking believe it.
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January 22, 2018 @ 9:51 am
The balance of doing for others, while keeping yourself going is one that most will deal with their entire lives. But even being willing to ask the questions, to ponder the answers, shows movement toward more maturity.
January 22, 2018 @ 10:26 am
Really nice post.. Being selfish is not good… We should do something for others
January 22, 2018 @ 2:07 pm
Very good post. It’s good to remind us all not to be selfish.
January 27, 2018 @ 8:46 am
Too many people now are selfish. They don’t know the value of the others. It is good to be open and accept how to be a channel of happiness for others.
January 27, 2018 @ 10:00 am
You get such a buzz when you are helping others. Does a lot to keep you feeling young too.
January 27, 2018 @ 11:56 am
I have always naturally helped people. Its part of who I am! I guess it could be because of my upbringing. Not everyone is given the same morals in life and children are so impressionable! This is where we fail! I live by the moto treat people the way you would want to be treated. Great post thanks for sharing!
January 27, 2018 @ 7:05 pm
I do agree with all fellows here. It ‘s great to have feelings and point of view vis-a-vis with others. So we can respect others without losing our self-esteem. This is a great reminder for me too..
January 28, 2018 @ 5:45 am
It is always good to remind ourselves to not be selfish. This world that we live in truly needs that reminder.
January 30, 2018 @ 4:52 pm
Great post, simple but elegant..
February 6, 2018 @ 3:14 am
That is really a tough and deep question. I agree with Jenny, we have the same upbringing, and in our culture you live to serve and love your family. We are hardly taught to respect people especially elders and help someone in need. That is one of so many thing that I am proud to be who and what I am.
February 11, 2018 @ 5:14 am
I love your introduction, it sucks the reader in.
February 11, 2018 @ 5:15 am
I think many people, as they age, hold on to life tighter and tighter! It’s only natural. I hope when the time comes I can look back and know I’ve helped others know I’ve made some difference. Even if it’s a dribble and not a splash! I think that might give me some sense that I have fulfilled a destiny and maybe help me to let go.
Mollie
February 12, 2018 @ 7:57 am
Thoughtful questions, and we should always make time for ourselves but for other people.
February 12, 2018 @ 9:48 am
Good content…interesting read
February 12, 2018 @ 4:34 pm
great post. Makes you think what the future has in store for us all
February 13, 2018 @ 6:36 am
I enjoy helping others. It is such a great feeling.
February 13, 2018 @ 8:10 am
Thank you!! Very good post. It’s reminded me to not be selfish.