Christmas 2009

2009 has been a very interesting year. From the start in January with my heart scare, losing my job at the beginning of May and being unemployed for 6-1/2 months, having the good fortune and blessing of landing a job in this Michigan economy, and now in the throws of my favorite season of the year. I have a much different perspective on things now...amazing what you learn about yourself when the time to do so if forced upon you. I also have a cousin dealing with lung cancer, a diagnosis that was shocking to everyone. His spirit and bravery is inspiring to say the least. It really makes you take stock in what is truly important. It isn't the money, toys, titles, all the ego-related crap. Its about the people in your life, and the experiences you have. Life isn't all about work. Work isn't all about life. The challenge is to avoid getting sucked into the machine and remain true to yourself and those around you. There is no more time to keep saying "I'll do it tomorrow". It needs to happen now.