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Where has all the Joy and Fun in Life Gone was nowhere in my thoughts Last night. I met a beautiful lady that I’d never met before. I went to visit a lady that I hadn’t seen in years, and was I ever surprised who opened the door. Come to find out my friend didn’t live there anymore. This lady was her granddaughter now living in her grandmother’s old house. She appeared to be in her thirties. I’m not a dirty old man, or by any means a womanizer, but this beautiful lady knocked me right off my feet. Not only was she gorgeous from head to toe, she also had charisma and personality like you seldom ever see. I was drawn to her like a magnet; strange too because it was the first time I’d ever laid eyes on her. I must confess that I wanted immediately to put my arms around her and hold her close, and never let her go. Wow! Is that saying a lot for a confirmed bachelor.
She invited me in and we sat and talked for a while and when I got up to leave, she walked outside with me. She was very near to me now and she smelled so good. I reached for her hand and we walked hand in hand about a half block to where my mother lived. The front porch on mom’s house was large. I sat down on the edge of the south end of the porch and pulled this pretty lady down onto my lap. By the way, that is so not me! Strange though, it was just as if we had known each other forever. I asked her to have dinner with me. She replied, “I might already be dating someone.” I said, “Well, you don’t have to go.” She said, “Let me think about it.” About two minutes later she said, “OK.” I said, “You mean you will go?” She said, “Yes.” We begin to discuss what would be the best evening: she was going to be busy for the next couple of evenings. About that time mom came outside and our conversation ended. Also about that time I woke up. Dad gummit! Why couldn’t that dream have lasted just a little longer, at least until we had that date!
It is amazing how real some dreams can be. That dream was just like real life. It was just like it really was happening. It was nice to see mom again; she died over ten years ago. The house was sold over 30 years ago, I live hundreds of miles from there, and haven’t been back to the neighborhood in many years, but last night I visited again, even if it was just in a dream, which might be the last time ever I go back to where I grew up; not that I wouldn’t like to go back for that date; maybe tonight; or is that just wishful thinking.
Real life of course isn’t a dream. However, it can be dream like if we plan it that way. Enjoying life doesn’t just happen for the most part. We must plan to enjoy ourselves and have fun in life where ever we go, otherwise it can really get heavy. Meeting new and interesting people, like the beautiful lady in the dream, is possible if we are looking to make it happen. I often meet attractive women and have a good conversation with them, not that I’m trying to come on to them or wanting a date, but instead just enjoying a few moments of a relationship with them which makes life just a little better.
The secret of enjoying life is appreciating the people that you meet and those that are in your life, and taking time to spend time with them, even if it’s just a few minutes with someone you just met. Loving people is one of the greatest attributes a person can have, because people are the most interesting things on earth. Some become people haters because of a few bad experiences they have had. They miss a lot because bad experience are usually too few to mention compared to the joy that you can have loving those who love you back, and who have your best interest at heart.
The next time you find yourself wondering “where has all the Joy and Fun in Life Gone”, just remember that you are the one responsible for making your life interesting. Don’t expect anyone else to make you happy, or fill your life with fun and joy; it is not their responsibility. Plan to have joy; plan to have fun; plan to meet new and interesting people. Determine to be to others everything you expect them to be to you, and you will never be alone for long at a time.
Conclusion
For more than seven years now I have lived alone, since my lovely wife passed away. There have been times when it got a bit lonely. It is necessary sometimes to remind myself of some of the things in the article above. No matter whom you are or what your circumstances are, it is up to you how interesting your life is going to be. There is no need to sit around and think about how things are, but instead plan on what they can be. In the past seven years I’ve traveled in 37 states in my motorhome and made new friends across the United States. Sometimes it means getting out of your comfort zone, but it sure makes a difference in how interesting your life is. Where has all the Joy and Fun in Life Gone never has to be a part of your thoughts again ever, because you’re seeing to it that it isn’t the case.
God Bless,
Jimmie Burroughs
Jimmie Burroughs: Founder of Christian personal development.
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