- My Family
a. Those under the roof of my house
b. Those related by blood
c. Those related by relationship (Marriage, Civil Union, Domestic Partnership or whatever.) - Friends
- Career
- Feeding my mind, body and soul
- Improvement / care of domicile
- Civic involvement
I can understand why people in the past have resigned from civic duty. It is a second career. You cannot be a decent spouse, parent, employee and civil servant all at the same time unless you intend on having no time for sleep or the enjoyment of activities to feed and care for you mind, body and soul.
So, what is really important in life? Is it refuting message board gas bags and risk becoming one myself, or keeping track of my priorities? I think that question has an easy answer.
In an effort to at least remain relevant, my writings here will be more spontaneous, and off the cuff. I read something recently:
"Perfectionist striving can paralyze constructive action. Do something; you can always apologise tomorrow." - Jim Burgin
2 comments:
My 2 cents: You should definitely always put your family, friends and livelihood first. Scott, your site offers a unique perspective that isn't found on those "other " gas bag blogs. While your contributions may be viewed by yourself as civic involvement it at times has been nourishment to your mind, body and soul and the mind body and soul of others- Your passion has always been evident in your thought - provoking commentary. Nothing worthwhile has ever been accomplished without personal sacrifice and hardship; that’s a lesson worth teaching your family, friends and community. In the end, giving in or giving up inspires nothing, teaches nothing and contributes nothing to anyone.
I will pass on some advice once shared with me when struggling with sentiments similar to yours: “Better to light one candle than to curse the darkness”.
I am interested in what you have to say and patient enough to wait until you can fit in time to say it. Keep doing what you're doin'...
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