reply to post by OldThinker
If you are under 30, you probably think OT is out to lunch…
What are you having for lunch then?
1) Do you see validity in the survey results?
I think this would be most peoples answers if thats what you mean but as things stand right now, if I was going to die today, I would answer one thing
it would probably be to have appreciated things when I was younger but it would defeat the lessons learned. I am not exactly old either being under 30
in case you did not catch my little joke at the start.
2) What have you learned from these recent shocking deaths
The generalised world is a reflection of the people within it, not many people realise what they have until it is lost.
3) In what ways have your life experiences helped change your mind on what’s important?
I used to live a life of selfishness, stressing about conflakes such as work targets, bills, what people might think of me, not getting what I want in
a nutshell. I guess what I mean by that is, not paying attention to those around me and stopping to look around.
I now spend my days helping my elders, chatting to and helping people be it an old lady in a store who needs help with her bags to something that
happened recently, a man who a large group of people were simply staring at when he had fallen in his face and needed a hospital, they presumed he was
drunk! (judge not lest ye be judged)
4) How will you ‘reflect’ more?
This is one thing I would say I often do and always have done. At least I might have gotten one part right from the start
Life itself is fascinating when you reflect on the lessons it teaches.
5) How will you ‘risk’ more?
When it comes to risk I dont think theres anything to fear on this earth, things hurt of course but whats for you wont go by you.
6) What are you doing that will outlast you?
This is something that really has changed in me recently. I used to want to do something "important" such as go into politics or have a great career
but when you really look at that it is simply cornflakes is it not. In my opinion helping others, taking the time to appreciate what you have along
with a good work ethic will leave its mark on many peoples lives and your own.
Nothing on this earth really outlasts anyone does it?
7) What did you think of the audio? If you listened?
I agree with many of the things said apart from some of the audio when it comes to nitty gritty specifics but the general message is one that many
need to listen to.
I do think that many people get entangled in life and fail to enjoy it for what it is.
A gift of self teaching experience and help is only a question away if you need guidance.
Nice topic OT
PS: When it comes to how long have I lived, in all honestly, under a year but the last few months I have been taught, enjoyed, appreciated more than I
ever have before and it probably has not even started yet depending on perception.
[edit on 29-6-2009 by XXXN3O]
