Please note: Cover image has nothing to do with actual post.
Recently, I got to talking with a guy. He's a nice guy that has some similar thoughts to those which I have, so it brought a few things to mind. Since it was good for me to hear, I'll share some of it with you in case it might bless or help you as well.
WHICH PATH WILL YOU CHOOSE?
Life is full of choices, but there are a few things that can help. One is that you can sometimes look down a certain path and see the end destination of that path. When this happens, if the destination is not one you desire to head to, then do not walk down that path. Likewise, if you are contemplating following someone, you may want to look at where they are. If they end destination of where their life ended up is not desirable, then you may not want to follow their lead.
When I was speaking with the man, he mentioned how he had previously been employed at a certain job that was rather good paying. He made a lot of money, but he had to work long hours. This took him away from his family more than he would have liked to be, but the money was good enough that he justified it.
But then something happened.
He noticed many others who had walked the path that he was currently walking. They were into their sixties and even seventies, and were still working very hard every day, putting in long hours. He realized that if he continued on the path that he was on, not only would he miss out on a lot more of his children's lives than he would wish, but one day the same would probably happen with his grandchildren... not to mention the time it would continue to take him away from his wife.
Ultimately, realizing this was life-changing. It lead him to quit his job and empty his 401K. The high wage he had worked up to, the large amount of vacation he had worked up to, his seniority, all of it was now gone. But, he was exactly where he wanted to be; at home with his family.
He now sells firewood and livestock to bring in an income, plus a few other things. For him, it was a very decision. For us, a potentially sobering reminder. Life is what you make it. Be careful who you follow, and choose your path wisely. Personally, I'm working on it!
