First upward, then wayward, finally downward
I'm beginning to really hold true to the belief that it's not going through the motions of our daily lives that builds character, values, a sense of morale or justice-- these are just split second decisions after all, comparable to the forethought that goes into either coasting to a stop or running through that yellow light at the intersection. It essentially teaches us nothing. The ultimate lesson comes in form of regret, repercussion, or remorse over past action or inaction. How much of this life is dictated by prior mistakes? And if the answer is indeed significant, how do I keep from retracing the same familiar path over and over again?
Song of existence:
Dave Matthews Band~Grey Street
posted by Sheila @ 9/14/2004 02:00:00 PM
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For me, I find that as I grow older, I'm much more observant than I used to be. I find myself stopping, listening, watching- I think about where I've been and what I've done. I use my past experiences (and what I've learned from them) as a guidepost through my day to day life.
As for building character and values, I agree that the daily humdrum is not what builds this. Character and values are exercised and realized (no rhyme intended) through our experiences. However, it's up to us to live life to the fullest we can and seek those new experiences.
Regret is the coldest professor known.
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