I've spent some time
recently trying to put the end results of our fast approaching election into
perspective. We've invested some passion, and that’s as it should be. We've voiced our opinions. That’s how democracy works. And we've weighed all the issues and
carefully honed our views. Win or lose, we've joined the fray and cheered our
favorites on. My advice now, keep
cheering. Celebrate freedom. Applaud the
victors, console the rest, and thank God for a peaceful process. No doubt,
regardless of the outcome, life will continue, minutes will tick away, and our lives
succumb to the ruthless advance of time. As a young man I tended to envision
time as a vast, unlimited resource; time it seemed was an inexhaustible
sea. Now in the autumn of my life, each
hour is increasingly precious, and I thirst for each minute as it drips away
from an alarmingly finite pool. So my advice now, use your time wisely. Life and time are far too valuable to waste
precious moments on bitterness and regret. Invest reinvigorated passions into
positive, productive enterprises, participate, exhilarate, and make each moment
count. No doubt, regardless of hard-fought
elections and partisan disappointments, this magnificent blue orb will continue
its rhythmic, primordial spin. Seasons
will enchant us; carefree children laugh, and old men recall old passions with
a smile. Hold on tight and celebrate the ride.
SC
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