Monday, September 16, 2013

Not who I thought I was

I took a good hard look in the mirror this weekend.  Not one of those lets see what I look like looks but one of those who I really am looks. 

I took a look at the details of my life.  Things like fatherhood and husbandry.  However I also looked at things like who do I surround myself with, who is "inner circle".  I also looked at things like am I as close to God as I thought I would be?

No this isn't one of those "pitty parties" it is just a personal evaluation.  

So as I examined myself things started to become more clear.  No I wasn't 20 anymore, nor am I close to death.  

I realize that we all set goals and have ambitions in life.  Things that I have fallen WAY short of. 

It's easy to throw myself under the bus or point fingers to place blame of why I am where I am.

I wish I be a patient listener like my pastor friends, or even a joyful person like Jocelyn or Juan.  I am SO jealous of what they have.  

Even now as I write this I'm thinking of how stupid this sounds. Maybe I need someone to kick me in the nuts or something.  

It just sucks that how different life would be if things really played out like they did when I was young slaying dragons in my bedroom.