Flying is always a reflective time for me. Don't get me
wrong, I do my fair share of movie watching, snoozing and snacking whilst on
board, but something about being up so high just seems to trip something in my
brain. I think deep meaningful thoughts, I write poetry, I get incredibly
emotional and, as now, sometimes I feel compelled to write stuff down.
Maybe it's because I feel closer to God up here; maybe
it's because flying brings its own reality check on how life can so easily be
taken away; or maybe in the silence of a crowd of people stuffed in a metal
tube you finally have the time to tune out the world of stress, hurt, pain and
unhappiness that seems to plague most of our lives and finally really
appreciate what you have. It's a very liberating experience for me and
invariably includes silent tears and red eyes.
The truth is my life is blessed. I have people I love and
people who love me. People who I rely upon and people that rely upon me. Sure
there is stress and pain and fear and I don't mean to downplay that......but a
simple 'I love you Daddy' reminds every hour of every day that my life is pretty
damn good. I have a family that I fall in love with more each day. Brothers who
I love and inspire me. A sister who is a shining example of love, caring and
strength. A mother who guided me in the womb and has never stopped guiding me
in how to love and how to embrace the wonders of this world. A Father who I
grow more like each day and in all the best ways. A Father who makes me proud
to be the man I am. Pretty cool huh?
I have friends who love and like me. Friends who chide me
when I need to be, validate me when I need it, and also friends that accept me
for the very complicated but simple man
I am.....and some really special friends who do all three and more!
I'm blathering but I won't apologize. This is me. These
are my thoughts. These are things that keep me smiling every day and drinking
from the glass that is half full and ready to be topped up whenever you get a
spare minute. ;)
Happy flying.....,don't forget your tissues!
S
