Dear Roland, thank you for your kindness, I am humbled, believe me. Every day at work is a treasure as I get to witness those beautiful faces coming to and leaving school which brings me tears of joy. I've worked a lifetime at good and God-awful jobs (7 years in the Amazon.com hell-holes known as Fulfillment Centers being the worst- the …
Dear Roland, thank you for your kindness, I am humbled, believe me. Every day at work is a treasure as I get to witness those beautiful faces coming to and leaving school which brings me tears of joy. I've worked a lifetime at good and God-awful jobs (7 years in the Amazon.com hell-holes known as Fulfillment Centers being the worst- the US Navy not being very much fun either, but did I ever get to travel) never wanting a "career" only a living, to merely get by, and I must admit, I've never gone without as what I needed (which has never been a lot) was always there exactly when I needed it.
Roland, the simplicity of life is always enough, at least for me. I never wanted anything beyond knowledge and the wisdom it brings. And believe when I say that wisdom is the laughter in those children as they take delight, forcefully, in just being alive, being with their friends, classmates and teachers, playfully enjoying what most adults have given up, the joy of life and living it to the max. And this' what I have always sought: To live in the vastness of everything around me, and that includes the vileness which surrounds us day in, day out. And if these children have taught me anything, it is this: never give in to that which surrounds us (that ever-present vileness), and just play.
I am in the Fields of the Lord, at play, knowing who I am, where I come from, where I am going, and most importantly, where I am in the moment, which is the most important, which is exactly where those children are, day in, day out.
Dear Mark, I’m glad that you saw my comment and the affirmation given it by another reader, Julio Santos. Your second message reinforces the first; I wish I could just download your mindset into my life; I wish we all could. My own working life has been mainly in freight-related jobs but I worked two years in the travel business in Europe. My wife and I have just bought my late father’s house from his estate and I am hoping to get an income from it, it’s in a nice part of the countryside for tourism.
Is there a way to exchange e-mails on this site? If you were willing to correspond occasionally, perhaps you could text your e-mail address to the UK ? My mobile is ++447765312431, Mark, you would be welcome here just from the little I’ve heard from you already, but I don’t know where you live, I’m assuming the US if I failed to pick up any more specific information. We British have been a bit impoverished by the effect on the value of the Pound of our illustrious government, or helpline, depending on how you see it, so we don’t have much travel in mind, but as you now know, I’m there with you in spirit and I hope to hear from you again, and / or read any blog or books you may put out.
It’s a privilege to be able to read about your good work with these children, and I’ve no doubt they will benefit from the guidance you give them in their lives as they open their minds to your way of thinking. Sincerely, Roland
Dear Roland, thank you for your kindness, I am humbled, believe me. Every day at work is a treasure as I get to witness those beautiful faces coming to and leaving school which brings me tears of joy. I've worked a lifetime at good and God-awful jobs (7 years in the Amazon.com hell-holes known as Fulfillment Centers being the worst- the US Navy not being very much fun either, but did I ever get to travel) never wanting a "career" only a living, to merely get by, and I must admit, I've never gone without as what I needed (which has never been a lot) was always there exactly when I needed it.
Roland, the simplicity of life is always enough, at least for me. I never wanted anything beyond knowledge and the wisdom it brings. And believe when I say that wisdom is the laughter in those children as they take delight, forcefully, in just being alive, being with their friends, classmates and teachers, playfully enjoying what most adults have given up, the joy of life and living it to the max. And this' what I have always sought: To live in the vastness of everything around me, and that includes the vileness which surrounds us day in, day out. And if these children have taught me anything, it is this: never give in to that which surrounds us (that ever-present vileness), and just play.
I am in the Fields of the Lord, at play, knowing who I am, where I come from, where I am going, and most importantly, where I am in the moment, which is the most important, which is exactly where those children are, day in, day out.
Dear Mark, I’m glad that you saw my comment and the affirmation given it by another reader, Julio Santos. Your second message reinforces the first; I wish I could just download your mindset into my life; I wish we all could. My own working life has been mainly in freight-related jobs but I worked two years in the travel business in Europe. My wife and I have just bought my late father’s house from his estate and I am hoping to get an income from it, it’s in a nice part of the countryside for tourism.
Is there a way to exchange e-mails on this site? If you were willing to correspond occasionally, perhaps you could text your e-mail address to the UK ? My mobile is ++447765312431, Mark, you would be welcome here just from the little I’ve heard from you already, but I don’t know where you live, I’m assuming the US if I failed to pick up any more specific information. We British have been a bit impoverished by the effect on the value of the Pound of our illustrious government, or helpline, depending on how you see it, so we don’t have much travel in mind, but as you now know, I’m there with you in spirit and I hope to hear from you again, and / or read any blog or books you may put out.
It’s a privilege to be able to read about your good work with these children, and I’ve no doubt they will benefit from the guidance you give them in their lives as they open their minds to your way of thinking. Sincerely, Roland