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Six Words
By John Ingrisano
Dec 7, 2011 - 8:40:00 AM
I know a man who, by at least one definition of success, has everything, but who, in reality, knows nothing. He has several homes, a handful of boats, more toys than he can shake a stick at. Plus, he walks with a swagger, an arrogance, a false friendliness and chilly warmth that I once almost admired … until one day I happened to catch him in an unguarded moment, a moment when he could not be in control of a fairly simple event. It betrayed way too much insecurity and inner fear … almost terror. (He reminded me of the All-powerful Wizard of Oz with the curtain pulled back.) He had surrounded his life with objects and ideas to protect him, and it hadn’t worked. My admiration turned to sadness bordering on pity. Then the other night I met this man’s polar opposite. He had met life head-on: had seen much, had lost much, and had learned much … including how to travel light through this life. His face was hard, but his smile was inviting and his eyes were warm, caring, open … and grateful (yes, grateful). Even his philosophy of life – no, really, more his creed – was short and light. He had it down to six words, six good words, written below. My point: Our will and our efforts do not last. We can fight time and gravity (as in, all things eventually get pulled back down into the earth) to no avail. Our blessings – our true wealth -- are faith, love, caring and sharing, not for self-aggrandizement, but for others. Everything else leaves us empty, afraid, and alone. “I can’t. God can. Let Him.” -A fellow seeker Over the years, my definition of success has changed significantly. It once had more to do with things, influence, control over people and events, and suaveness, with a touch of power and wealth rolled in. Today? I’d rather break bread and laugh with someone about whom I care – who cares about me and with whom I can be open and honest -- than have any of those things. Best of all, I have these honest, good people in my life, so I guess that makes me rich beyond compare. Have a blessed day, one that is rich and filled to the brim with good people.
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