I turn 45 years young this year and there is something about it that just feels different. I used to think 40 was a defining birthday but at 45 it really seems that it is a hinge point in life, that the next chapters are going to be dramatically different.
Some of the events of the past year have set the table for a very distinctive change…I have two kids in high school now…I have been married 21 years…I have had 15 different places of employment since graduating college (part time and full time)…I was fired from a job this year and I have to start all over…(more on that in a future post)…I find that I agree with Dave Matthews when he said when he got older he “gave less of a __ about anything, and at the same time more of a __ about everything”.
A season of paradox is forming.
There is this brief intermission period to think about what’s to come next, to reflect on what’s been done in the first act and hopefully not repeat mistakes but celebrate the victories. To grieve…and to be grateful at the same time…I want to have fun and have purpose…I want the love and excitement I had for God as a young man and the beautiful calling that He gives…but I don’t care if I ever have a title in front of my name again…I want to coach and guide because I have extensive experience in both success and failure and that knowledge may help someone on the same path.
A new chapter of the second act begins this year and I am about to embark on the trail whether I’m ready or not.
I love this!
ReplyDeleteSo glad we connected last November and that you shared some of your story and you hopes with me. Blessings Wes, looking forward to hearing more.
ReplyDeleteI'm here for it. Much love bro.
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