Jayson and I bought some road bikes this weekend. Brother already had us hooked on the mountain bikes and had been working on us to buy road bikes too. Who could have thought that something without a motor could be so expensive! That is what savings is there for though. What good does money do just sitting in the bank.
Life is meant to be enjoyed. That is one of the many lessons that my brother has really taught me. Yes he is my little brother, but I look up to him so much! He has taught me so much in his 21 years. Much more than I have learned in school in the past 21 years (yes 21 years).
This brings me to the next thought. Why not really live life? Do what makes you happy. Jayson and I were talking this weekend and the question "do we really belong here?" came up. We both don't feel like we do. This relates to a physical sense and a spiritual sense. It seem like everyone here just wants to make money, work all the time, and have stuff to show off. I don't get it. Jayson said that he would be perfectly happy on some land in Alaska. I can't agree more! We know the view alone would be worth getting up each morning for. Give me a fishing pole, lake, card game on the deck, dinner with family. That is happiness. I wonder how many people know what brings them true happiness? Then, you can talk about the spiritual belonging. This world and things of this world will not last. This is so temporary. I want to live each day with a purpose. A purpose not of making as much money as I can, but a purpose of touching someone's life. Making someone's life better, bringing them joy.
The road bike is so peaceful. I got to see two young horses running and playing yesterday while the mother's watched. It was awesome. We get the safety issue of the road bike all the time and I am sure brother does too. You are going 15 miles per hour on a bicycle while cars going 55 mph are going around you. Yes it does take some trust and hope that they are going to see you, but what if they don't. Am I going to sit inside wondering what ifs? Nope. Think of all the joy that would be missed. Jayson's job is also somewhat dangerous. Does he worry about that? Nope. He is doing what he loves and knows he is meant to do. I would hate for something to happen to him, but I know if something did happen to him, it would be doing what he loves. That is the same thing with brother. Yes, he suffered a lifechanging event and if anyone would ask him if he regrets racing motorcycles I am sure his answer would be "no". I know mom and dad think sometimes why did we let him do that? Why did we buy him that motorcycle? Just think of all the amazing friends and times he did have on it. I have just really learned to live life with no regrets.
This life is so short to not do what you love to do. No sitting on the sidelines. This life is a game meant to be played, meant to live. It is truly a race. Not a sprint, but a marathon. Put your gear on and get ready for a ride. Life will through you curve balls. You will either learn to hit them or strike out.
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