Last week I had a short chat with one of my old friends who recently got in touch. She's been through some rough spots recentlyand seems to still be asking some questions about herself, about life, about where she wants to go. She asked me a question that seemed to weigh on her.
First, she asked if I was happy because she said some of my pictures had me smiling and others don't. Of course, I'm happy. Life is what it is and I'm doing my best to make the most of it. Then she asked how I reconciled certain things in my life. She wanted to know how I balance my life with going to church and still having the parties here at the house and going to concerts. She asked if it was a struggle. My quick response was "I have few struggles. I am who I am and I like who I am." Not a bad answer, but it may sound a little simplistic.
I'm a sinner. I have certain likes and dislikes that make me unique, but completely imperfect. I also have a desire to do better and be better. Is it something I think about constantly and worry about all the time? No. I do think about it and wonder if I'm still growing. I want to be happy, though. I get to choose to be happy. In spite of my sins, I am still loved. I have many wonderful friends. I have fun things that I get to do. I'm happy. I know I am growing and changing. It may be at a snails pace, but I am. I can look back over the last dozen years and see the changes.
I'm happy being me. Life really is a good thing and I try to enjoy every moment I can. In doing so, I can't let the little things get me down. Life is too short and life is too precious to waste with worry. Be happy with who you are and what you do. I am.
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