Opportunity and the Big Dance

3/4/2012

I haven't always gotten the things in life that I said I wanted when I wanted them, but I've learned that sometimes, when we get things for which aren't prepared, we don't know how to accept, appreciate or enjoy them. Something tells me that now would be a good time for me to be diligent about my preparation. I don't want to be caught sitting here in fuzzy pink pajamas, chipped nail polish, hair plaits, and a face covered in Noxema when opportunity comes to sweep me off my feet for the big dance. And once we get there, I want to do more than just tap my feet.
What about you?

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Joy link

3/5/2012 11:37:07 am

You know, I had a bit of a panic attack about this very subject a few days ago. I was thinking when will I just bit the dogs ear and really be ready for my writing? One day I will die. One.day.I.will.die. I think for the first time I actually believe that...sounds really silly uh? As if I have never understood the concept of death or truly believed I am not a vampire. What the heck am I waiting for...unicorns to ride in and sprinkle magic dust over me to become transformed into what I know I can be?
I don't want to be sitting with my ole school hammer pants on and head scarf, not ready for my moment in time. I truly want to make my life matter in some small way.

R.Y. Swint link

3/6/2012 11:40:10 am

I understand that. Whew boy, do I understand that. I used to refer to it as letting my life go to voice mail. After the year I've just had, no more of that for me.
By the way, I love your humor. That visual of the hammer pants and head scarf was priceless. Now, I'll be hearing "Can't Touch This," in my sleep. Thanks, for that. :)
And yes, now's the time, if there ever was one to bite the dog's ear, and come what may. We never know if we don't try something. I think wanting to make life matter is a step toward recognizing how special life is, and actually TAKING steps to make some/any change for the better, even if it's just entertaining for a while, is what makes us special. Even if for a moment. Who knows how long that moment will be, or what the ripple effect could be on others?

Opportunity and the Big Dance

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