This afternoon I sat down with my youngest son (12 year old Darcy) and we watched the classic Australian film, The Castle which portrays the Kerrigan family fighting a huge multi-national company in order to save their home from compulsory acquisition for an extension of the adjacent Airport.
My son loved it. He thought it was funny and he said that Daryl wasn't interested in the $95,000 offered for his home. All he wanted was his and his families home.
Young Darcy hit the nail on the head. Money is not important in this life of ours. Yes it helps pay the bills, but at the end of the day you and I are no different to someone like George Lucas or a homeless person once we pass away. We are dead and that is that.
Wealth, just like beauty is in the eye of the beholder. In the movie Daryl Kerrigan prided himself on providing a home for his family. A home that was theirs and it held so many fond memories that no amount of money could replace.
So many people have simply lost sight of what is important in LIFE. It's not how wealthy you are or how expensive your car is. It's not how many possessions you have or what suburb you live in. It's about family, it's about friends and good close friends. It's about doing things that you love. Sounds too simple hey?
Well it is. Since I resigned from my much loved job as a bus driver after almost 30 years in the industry my life has got a new lease. I am healthier, I am happier and I am spending more quality time with my family and friends. Good friends are not the ones you have to see or speak too every second day, they are great friends because you may not converse for weeks then simply pick up from where you left off last time. Furthermore, when things go bad your great friends are always there to lend a hand or support.
Since resigning from my job, I am focussed on my study and supporting my wife and any other family member or friend that requires assistance. Money is not everything and equally possessions are not everything either. Some of my most valuable possessions are simple little knick knacks that have been bought for me by my family or friends and especially things made by my kids. If I had a pool room like Mr Kerrigan, that is where these things will go.
I am not interested in keeping up with others, on what they earn per annum or what type of car they drive. I am happy with what I have got. I have the most amazing people in my life. I have a loving wife, Clorinda who I absolutely adore. I have two amazing kids, Zac and Darcy who always find ways of inspiring me. Although she wouldn't agree totally, I have a wonderful Mum plus amazing Grand parents, Aunties, Uncles, Cousins and even Brother in-law. My friends of which I have many who are close to me are some of the most amazing people anyone could possibly have in their lives. For this I am truly blessed and I am grateful.
This is what life is about. Get out there and live a little. Don't worry about others, worry about yourself. Have fun. Walk the dog on the beach, eat the donut, drink that beer, watch that movie, take your spouse out to dinner. Life is way too short to be piss farting around worrying about what everyone else is doing. Once we die, we are all the same. Your money, house, car, clothes etc don't go with you.
Anyone who thinks that they are more important to this planet or universe than someone else "Tell em their dreamin"!!
Until next time. Keep safe and may your God go with you.
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