What is Your Thing

I've been wrong on many counts

Have You Found and Done Your Thing Yet?

Old Legend - you don't pick a cat - the cat picks you

I read the story yesterday about the man who wrote the song, "Jingle Bells"
The guy was too honest for this and too slow for that
In the end he failed at almost everything he did
Then at the end he had an enviable tombstone
He was remembered as a prophet and a poet

I'm not sure how I'll be remembered
Maybe I think about that too much
Maybe not enough

All I really care about is trying to speak out my truth around ideas for longevity
My generation saw a lot of things break down right in front of our face
While we were saying, "Noooo... anything but that"

I believe in bikes, muscles and climbing a flight of stairs
I believe in honesty, dedication, determination and will

I truly believe that I have not yet done the thing for which I may become famous
Perhaps this work is that thing or perhaps my breakout is something else

I don't know and I don't have to know - I'm not a Tiger Mom
At over 50 years old I barely even know what I'm doing

Until I jump into the pool and go swimming
Then I know that I can swim a mile

I know how I feel afterwards
I know how people look at me

There's something in that
That I need to probe deeply

It wasn't easy getting to that
Have you any questions?

There's a huge base
Of experience here

Lesson Summary

There's a reflection on finding one's purpose and legacy, inspired by the story of the man who wrote "Jingle Bells" but failed at many things before being remembered as a prophet and poet. The author contemplates their own impact and believes they haven't yet found what may make them famous.

• The author values honesty, dedication, determination, and will.
• They believe in the importance of speaking one's truth around ideas for longevity.
• Despite being over 50 and uncertain about their path, they find clarity and confidence when swimming.

Reflecting on a generation that witnessed breakdowns, the author emphasizes faith in principles like bikes, muscles, and climbing stairs. They acknowledge the need to deeply explore the reactions and impact of their actions, suggesting a wealth of experiences to draw from.