Something to think about

I just watched the movie Into the Wild. I must say the director had a much more compassionate view of the "hero", than I did when I read the book. I read him as selfish, and the director read him as troubled. I guess that is the difference reading, versus watching, you get to form your own opinion. (Well, more so, anyway.) However, it did give me something to think about...

"Happiness only real when shared"

Think about it. What are your happiest moments? Do you remember who was around you? Have you ever been truly happy alone? The more I think about it, the more I think that it is the human condition. We need each other. In order in experience life, we need to experience it with a special someone, various someones, many someones, but always someone. When I look back on my life, I don't think of those moments that I spent alone.

So this is my moment to be thankful for all those someones in my life. The people that have taken me on this journey through life, and those people that continue to lead me on my way. I have a tendency to be shy, to get lost in books and movies, to take my moments alone. So thank you to all those people who pulled me out, to those that sat with me through long days, and to those who I have experienced total joy, or total sorrow with. I couldn't have made it without you. I wouldn't have wanted to do it without you. I can't wait to live it with you. Life is scary, but life is good. I often take it for granted, so it is good to stop and take a moment, every once in awhile, and remember, this is a great ride. Even if it was a movie that had to remind me to do it. :)

Now I need to go hug someone. :)