Palaces

Day four of my magical walks and I still am loving it. Now I got my body senses to feel when it's time to walk hehe.

Today I took my usual route and saw how much I've grown in the past few years. My wife and I are blessed to be in our modest apartment with the necessities covered (now that I'm freelancing the "wants" are curtailed *smile*). We pay under $600 for rent (told you we are not rich) and live just about on top of a Golf Course as I mentioned on my first post. With this being said on my walks I see multi-million dollar homes everyday. They are majestic palaces with more rooms to spare. Nice cars drive in and out of those houses with the manicured landscape, yet it doesn't phase me. Why is that? Could it be the For Sale signs all over the place for these homes? Could it be the FACES of defeat I notice driving from those homes? Could it be I never see any children playing on those manicured yards? If it where me a few year ago I would be in awe, but now it doesn't even get a reaction from me.

My value system has changed. This economy has really opened my eyes on things. Things like character, passion, love, friendships, truth are of more value to me than material possessions. We amass more and more things to fill a void that can easily be filled with love. A love for self, a love for others, a love for the nature around us. I find myself in these walks realizing things are not bad, but what level in priority we place them determines it goodness or evil. Parents who place amassing money for the children rather than being with the children lose out on being formative forces in their children's growth. Relationship focused on showing people what we have only make us miss out what others have to offer. Businesses who focus on greed rather than service eventually #fail.

I have definitely grown in past few years. I hope I keep growing and learn who I really am and what I'm supposed to be. Until then I'll keep walking and writing. Eventually all will be clear.