Walkabout
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We take a path in life
Neither straight nor flat
Life you see is not
So simple as all that
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A snake of turns and twists
Going uphill and down
Sometimes it is bedrock
Sometimes shaky ground
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There are places we can run
And times we must crawl
There are days full of sun
And those when rains fall
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There will be choices made
That guide our next turn
And in every step we take
Valued lessons are learned
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This is not a race
Distance is not the test
The only thing that counts
Is we walked our very best
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
I’ve oft said that life is not a destination, it’s a journey. We get so “busy” hurrying on to the next thing that we don’t make time to learn the lessons from the present. That’s one thing I know that you do so very well – live in the present. It seems impossible to me not to be thinking, at least, about tomorrow, but I sense you really do believe that tomorrow will take care of itself.
I am not sure if tomorrow will take care of itself, but I do believe that me worrying about tomorrow will not make a difference. I have time to worry about tomorrow, tomorrow. Thanks, sis! Love you!
Very well said my friend! This is not a race, it is a school…
Thank you, brother Francisco!
You’re welcome brother, always a pleasure.
Oh,have lived this and love this
Thank you, Beth! It shows on you.
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How nice it would be
For the world if we
Need not be concerned
That valued lessons aren’t learned
By those who selfishly
Live by “What’s in it for me?”
And take the path in life
That leads to needless strife.
I knew there was a verse missing somewhere. Thank you, Mistermuse!
Beautiful
Thank you! So very kind of you to say.
wonderful, Brad. the ups and downs and ins and outs of living everyday…
Thank you, Jim!
Here’s to walking our very best and doing it our way!
I would suspect that you have always danced to the beat of your own drum, Geoff. Albeit critiqued by the Mrs.
Your suspicions tend to be well founded!
We walked our very best—what should always be the goal.
Thank you, Pete! Glad to be walking with you.
I always have to remind myself that it is okay to take as much time as necessary before making a decision, especially the big ones, but I also have to remind myself that even though it’s okay to take my time, I also must make the hard choice eventually. Love, love, love this one, my friend!!
Thank you so much, Kristian! There is a fine line between considerable thought and procrastination. I appreciate your love and constant support!
Beautiful, Brad! You’ve summed up life so poignantly! I wouldn’t be me without all of this. 💛
Thank you kindly, my friend! We are the sum of our experiences and I love the math that led to you!
You’re welcome, Brad! And thank you, too! ♥️🤗💕
Life is a journey full of trial and error for most. You express this journey well my friend. Blessings, hugs and love ❤️
That is what makes life worth the living. Thank you, Jonikins!
You are so welcome Brad, big hugs Jonikens xoxoxo