..was flippin channels last night. .came upon the Ophra Winfrey Network, decided to take the 5 demerits off of my man-card and continued watching... That particular show was called Master Class.. and featured Billy BobThorton. I caught the show as it was coming on and he made one statement, early on, that grabbed my attention..he said: I have felt ..carefree.. only a very few times in my life.............. ....hmm..??? He commented on the virtues/downfalls of youthful ignorance.... His gratitude for the good things that had happened to him..admitted to past poor decisions/behavior...thankful for his current position.. He also stated that it is.. OK!...to remain sad/ remorseful/anxious over the loss of loved ones..failed relationships..estrangement............unfinished business...etc.. ( time does NOT heal ALL wounds. )........ (even though we are told so)... ..... ( just about every REAL friend I know ( I am 51...has lost one or both parents ...several have lost siblings ...or the worst ( in my opinion ...a child..).. These thoughts permeated my mind as I continued to watch the show.... ( not naming names ...BUT!!!...got a lot of people I know still reelingfrom the pain of a lost loved one.......some spoken...some not!( still there ..and I know it!. ....love all you guys and girls that have opened up to me and have told me things in confidence..........it remains in the vault.....and will!.....forever!. .) ...he .went on to explain that his unending sense of loss was his tribute to his Dad and younger brother that had passed ( especially his younger brother)... ..at any one point in time, he said : I can be 50% happy..50% melancholy. .... (know that feeling.... reinforced my thinking..... And am ok with it).. I ..myself....am an optimist..always attempting to recapture the magic, with my feet grounded in reality..( striving for peace of mind ON ALL FRONTS, is a daunting challenge for any soul!!) One other comment he made really hit home : he said: ..I tell my 20 year old son I love you all the time.. my son says : I am just going to the kitchen, dad.. He also remarked that he cannot say no to his 10 year old daughter ( know that one X2)..and that she has him wrapped around his little finger....(yep) Kindaramblin now.....(sorry bout that) It was nice to hear another man, around my age, layin it out there ( even though he is a movie star and I am not) concerning the complexities of life in general... ...spread the love/ understanding , people !!!!....(beyond that.....chaos/ turmoil. ...lcertailtlt prevail) So easy to get bogged down by the Day to day Black and White is easy!!!...it is all of those shades of gray that we all harbor... That define real life!!... Here is my point to ponder.... (especially for the 40- 55 set.. ( cuz we all got some life under our belt)....).... ....happy?..sad?..in between???? (Me?....the latter. ) Thoughts/ comments are welcome !! Peace of mind ...love to all...!! Thanks for listening/ I
Posted on: Mon, 21 Jul 2014 18:42:16 +0000
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