Do You See Yourself? Maybe Not!
There was a time not too long ago when the world was my oyster. Where time was not a concern, and only the day was important. Where tomorrow’s of my life seemed to go on and on, this day, the day of this article, taught me another lesson because my precious time is shorter than it once was, which is why I perform on a level of raising the bar. Every day that I awaken is another day that I’ve been blessed to witness. Another day to pursue achievement on any plane I decided to embark upon. You see, the older you get, the more you appreciate the opportunity, so engaging that option is critical to all else.
The stamp on my life today is the one that marks my appreciation. The appreciation I have for engaging others in the way I hoped for during those younger years. Fortunately, throughout those years, I took the necessary precautions to safeguard my health physically and emotionally, but the difficulty came with the emotions that kept me isolated and confused. Though the reality of time came later in life, I cared for my time even when I didn’t realize it. Living is hard because I lacked the mental tools I could have called on as a young buck. To know then what I know now would have been a leg up, but that’s not how this works. What works is living at a high level with all the toppings afforded to you, while knowing in my heart that I have done the best I knew how,w based on my experience.
As I conclude, how often do you see yourself? Not as some fashion queen or celebrated athlete, but you living in your existence. What do you see? Are you satisfied? Are you welcoming? Can you smile with pride? If the satisfaction you expected is absent, more work is done.
This Article was Last Updated On: October 16, 2025