Finding Soul

There are things that matter.

There are things that complete a person metaphysically. What that means really gets into the meat of what our existence is. I remember a cartoon years ago of earth inside a terrarium and a big lizard looking in on us. If you think about it, its just as easy to believe in as the teachings of our christian faith. "God is looking down on you from heaven." or from the outside of a fishbowl....

Metaphysics gets into the heart of your own reality.

again. there are things that matter. but what things matter most?

For me, there are the obvious, easy answers. my kids. my wife. my family. etc. But then it gets harder to define.

I love music. The style and type of music that i take in are very wide-ranging. But anyone who spends time with me has seen me beating out a rhythm on something without even realizing it. They could all tell you about that weird jazzy CD i had in the car that they really didn't care for. For me, music is one of those things that can sooth, release, and absorb me.

Integrity. I believe that what you say, and what you do should match. I don't think that a person who breaks their word to anybody can even trust themselves. If you make a promise, keep it.

Be careful. Not cautious, but full of care. Don't allow yourself to get caught up in the moment to the point that you forget the needs of those around you. Care enough to pay attention to their concerns, their comfort, their needs, and their wants. Be careful.

Always go for it. Whatever it seems to you at the time is made of unobtainium, go get it. As I say a lot, Find a way. Don't back down from some challenge because it seems hard, more than you can do, etc. (you know, a challenge...)

Lose your pride. Dont be too good for someone. Dont be to good for something. Some of the greatest minds that i have encountered have been wrapped in the unlikeliest of bodies and clothes. Dont be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Dont be embarrassed to admit your mistakes. lose your pride.

Lose your ego. As I have said many times; things always go better when you decide that you are the least important person in the room. people are more interested in your thoughts. you are more interested in theirs. The easiest way to improve the relationships in your life is to stop thinking of them as your relationship with that person and start thinking of them as the relationship that the person has with you.

Give. Whatever you have to give. For some its your money. Or your time. Or your shoulder to cry on. Or a ride to work. It is not really crucial what you give. It is more important that you do so.

We only get a few years on this adventure. The Lord says we get 70 years. The best thing that any of us can do is to enjoy what it is that has been provided for us. But do it with soul. Dont do your things because your friends do. Or because the media tells you its cool. Or any of the other umpteen reasons that people do things that they dont really believe in.

Having soul is relative to having a code. Define who it is that you want to be. set yourself some lofty goals. Try to be better than you believe you can be. But have soul.

I'll leave you with one of my favorite examples of soul.. I was to a car show recently... There were two cars that really stuck out in my mind. one was a trailered in, polished to the max show car that i dont think has been driven since it was finished. I am sure that the owner has a lot of blood sweat and tears invested.

The other car was what we call a rat rod. It was a cool body style car, mechanically built very well, with no updates to the bodywork. But it looked like something the owner might have driven in high school. It was period correct.

Which has more soul?

Try to always allow your impact to be more important that your rewards, for that is the essence of what it means to have soul.

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