December 11, 2002

•  I was telling a co-worker about some old Christmas cartoons from the 1930s and 1940s, which were shown on the cartoon network last night. There was one in particular that was breathtakingly beautiful. Created just before World War II began, it was called “Peace on Earth”. The long and short of it was that mankind had wiped itself out due to war and a grandfather squirrel was explaining to his grandchildren what “men” were; they had asked because of the line “Peace on earth, goodwill to men.”  I know it sounds silly, but it was beautifully done and very thought provoking. It must have been just as thought provoking that first Christmas of World War II.
  

  My friend and I then turned the discussion to the instability of our lives right now, with all the conflicts that are haunting us. She mentioned how much she hates watching the news, how unsettling it is.  It’s frightening to contemplate how easily it would be to wipe out mankind today.

  
  

   It would be so easy to be incapacitated with fear, considering everything that is going on today. I, for one, choose not to watch the news on any regular basis or read the newspaper for that matter. That is not to say that I am not totally aware of what is going on in the world, I am most decidedly aware of things in our world. My head is not buried in the sand. I do wish that news would focus as much on good things as well as the not so good. I believe we can lose sight of the fact that good does happen in our world, but people are not as likely to share news of the good things, the nice things.

  
  

   I have thought a lot about this conversation today. I have always enjoyed my life, but not been as active in my own life as I could have. I have had a good life, but there have been times I have just kind of watched it swirl by. Since my ex-husband asked for the divorce in February, I have become a much more active participant in my own life and with the coming of the New Year, I am jumping into my new life with both feet!

  
  

  I choose to live my life to its succulent fullest, for no one knows what tomorrow will bring. I embrace the uncertainty and the adventure. I now PLAY hard and LOVE fiercely. I tell my family and friends how much they mean to me as often as I can (without driving them crazy!) and I won’t be afraid anymore! I have always been one to put my heart on the line, I have always risked the hurt, but now it is even more important for me to do so! I am alive and happy and full of light, love and laughter! This is an exciting time and I do so look forward to all I can throw my arms around!

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