Take it as it comes

Okay, I don't know if this is a good thing to admit or not, but let me say, I have been learning a lot these days from an unexpected source...The Amazing Race. Yes, I have now become one of those people that allows media to "teach" them things. Really, I have always been that person I think. I mean, I definately learned the difference between true love and to blave as a child from a movie (Anyone? The Princess Bride), and I learned about the way we as humans make unbearable situations tolerable from the jockularity in M*A*S*H, but I have now taken a real jump and I am allowing a reality show teach me lessons about life! YIKES!

So, you are no wondering what lesson I have learned. Get ready - let go and have fun and the world will keep turning even without me trying to steer it. I know - a very earth shattering insight. Really, for those who don't know I have become a HUGE fan of The Amazing Race, and this season in particular has some characters that I find truly inspiring. These two guys, BJ and Tyler, are friends who met during a college-at-sea program and they are really fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants guys. Whatever happens, happens. Life is what you make it. You can't change it all so change what you can and don't worry about the rest...etc, etc. I watch them each week and see how they just have fun with this adventure. They don't let the small things get to them and they smile and joke around with everyone. By modern standards, this would mean that they aren't taking it seriously enough and they should be heading out of the race soon. However, they are at the top of the game, switching between 1st and 2nd place with two other laid back fellows. This defeats all US expectations of getting ahead in life. They are really enjoying life and yet, they are getting it done at the same time.

I need to live this philosophy more in my life. I encourage you all to do the same...just watch an episode to see what I mean...they are a hoot to watch!