Your Choices

Yesterday, we looked at how each person has their own life, which is made up of what happens to us through our lives. We are all in a community, but at the same time, our community decides who we are. Today, we look at our choices in life. I have made many choices. Some good. Some not so good. Some just plain awful. Looking back on it, I cannot apologize to any choice I have made. Do I regret any? Of course. That is what life is all about. But, you make the choices and go on. I chose to major in Drama and Speech. A lot of friends were majoring in economics. They are wealthy now. Although, maybe not so much since the stock market has been dropping, but they are doing okay. Yes, I did achieve a measure of fame in movies and TV, but that was fleeting. I went to other things. It really was not my fault that I couldn't get a teaching job, since my school wasn't going to recommend me, but I guess it was my choice not to pursue it. So, I moved on. I chose to go into retail. It was not a high-paying gig, but it seemed like something I was good at. But the business changed. It became more cut-throat at the expense of its employees and customers. It was killing me. I made the choice to leave. I made the choice not to get married. I wanted to, mind you, but the event never happened. Maybe one day. That is a work in progress. I now want to make a choice to get working again. I want to do something that will help others. To make this world a better place. Maybe one day. I hope it is sooner than later. Is anyone listening? One thing that I have learned since leaving Macy's is that there is a world out there. There is responsibility. I think I have become a better person. My faith has become stronger. I still do stupid things, but hopefully not as many as I have done in the past. There must be a future for me. I just have to find it. Can you help me find it?