lessons learned

An unprotected egg (or more) dropped from a height exceeding four feet will not balance.  It will break.  I did once drop an egg out of a helicopter from a distance greater than fifty feet and it did not break.  However, there were several layers of insulation and materials designed to absorb impact.  Taken fresh from the refrigerator, it stands little chance.  Listen to me; I learned this the hard way.

Despite what your mother might have told you, it is fun to play in the pool.  Cool water, a hot grill, good friends and brilliant sunlight can comprise the pinnacle of good times.  It is my belief that life is expanded by such activities.  Pool days not only enrich life, but also append time.  Perception may be altered by the fact that most pool days occur during the summer.

Misplace control.  Hide it underneath a sofa cushion, bury it in a sock drawer, place it on that shelf in the kitchen only your tallest friends can reach, or nestle it between the peaches and the vegetable medley in the back of your freezer.  Put it away from your person.  Studies indicate again and again that attempting to control a situation over which you have little to no influence (traffic, gas prices, politics, etc) will decrease the pleasure available in life.  Are you agitated by tardiness, your own or someone else's?  Ride whenever possible with someone for whom punctuality is an archaic concept, utilize public transportation, or both.

You are a unique person.  You are the product of two other unique people.  They are the product...point made.  What gain is there in comparing yourself or your situation to others?  This is also about misplacing control. Celebrate your differences, assume they will be appreciated.  Joy cannot flow through a dam constructed of envy. This is not something I've learned so much as it is an acknowledged truth I'm trying to learn.