Friday, October 30, 2015

My Way.


My dad passed away peacefully in his sleep, in a nursing home, back in 2004.  Mr. Mossa's two favorite songs were "Sweet Caroline," by Neil Diamond, and "My Way," by Frank Sinatra. They say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, and I was my dad's daughter, through and through. I followed in his footsteps in oh, so many ways. Alcohol ravaged my father's early years and the missteps he made as a young man would haunt him into adulthood. As a child and young girl growing up in a dysfunctional home, I vowed I would never drink like my father. I didn't know what I didn't know, and in fact, my life mirrored my father's in myriad ways. The one difference, however, is that I found a solution. I discovered a spiritual remedy for what ailed me before it was too late. As a result, at nearly 61 years of age, an age when many people are contemplating retirement and are slowing down, I am just getting started. I found purpose and passion in work that I love. I have connected with like-minded individuals around the globe, and together we are making a difference though our creative energies. I may not have it all, but I have my freedom, and I wouldn't trade it for the house on the hill, the luxury car in the driveway, or a five-star hotel.

Regrets, I've had a few, but then again, too few to mention.

6 comments:

  1. I like your story. I'm glad you found your way. So many never do.

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    1. Thanks for reading and leaving a comment, JR. Means a lot <3

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  2. Darn just wrote a whole comment. Pushed publish and some screen came up to put my name in. So I did. My comment went away. 🙃🙃🙃

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  3. Hmmm well let’s give another go.
    Thank you for reminding me about good news.org. I must make it a daily practice rather than be bombarded by cell damaging chronically horrifying news. Even the commercials are not fun anymore. Take this pill and that pill as people stroll through palm lined parks. Oiy! So happy you found your way. Love the way you ended this. Beautiful.

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