I sometimes write to rant about the stupid negative people in the world. It doesn’t change anything but let me feel a bit better by letting it out. I like to think my one little voice can be heard for at least a moment. Then I go on with my life.
I should change that. Ranting is a negative. I can use those people as examples of poor personal choice rather than attack and push what I can no longer change. What I can change is myself.
Life isn’t fair, but life IS what I make it. Human life is so short, but that only becomes apparent as I near the end of the journey. While the world around me is in negative chaos and I am searching for the positive serenity of old age.
When I was in a position of authority, I had more influence on people in the world around me. It was an exciting time. I COULD change other lives. I hope it was positive. I think it was. I retired and let go of those strings so now I have just myself to control. Maybe I can still influence those very close to me. I have had my shot at the rest of the world.
I don’t need any more windmills to knock over. I am comfortable deciding what to do next for myself. That is what retirement is about. If I have my basic needs covered I am good with life. That includes family and friends.
I am now a “maker of things” to the best of my abilities. I create objects that never existed before I make them. That lets me feel like I am doing something good. I enjoy working with tangible things. Objects are simple to understand. People are not simple to understand.
If other people like what I do then I am happy. I found a motto I adopted: “Do what you love for those who love what you do.” It is a simple statement that really says a lot about being right with life. It is a very positive way of living.