I Love Andy Rooney

Sometimes we hold on to things we would rather forget. Those were the parting words from Rooney on 60 minutes last night. He was talking about what I have been talking about for days...clutter and holding on to things unnecessarily. Perfect timing for a commentary! Over the past year really I have been evaluating and implementing an action plan for eliminating clutter and confusion from my life on all levels...physically, spiritually, emotionally. Actually the process has been one in the making for years but with each month I gain more and more knowledge and perspective. I guess its true that you do see things in your thirties much differently than the previous decade. I try to follow that ageless saying of "if you love something let it go...if it comes back to you it's yours...if it doesn't it never was to begin with." It fits in so many instances. While I do still fear certain things, I have found that many of my fears have dissipated and more and more of them are fading as I work towards facing them. That's a very positive step for me! In many ways I have some of the characteristics Rooney has...I'm opinionated, I ask a lot of questions, and I too am getting older. Sometimes I say I'd rather forget certain things but now I don't. I want to remember everything! For every moment shapes and defines the foundation I have laid for myself. The difference between Rooney and I is that he has lived a very good, long life. I have yet to do so. I will. Moment by moment...until there are no more.