Interesting, the curves life hands you...

[Brad Johnson]

There's been a lot going on in my life lately and I've come to an epiphany.  No, it's not job related, and it has nothing to do with marriage, religion, or sexual orientation (get your minds out of the gutter you Bastiges ).  Let's just say that sometimes you get hit between the eyes with a truth so obvious you can't believe you've missed it for so long.

I've discovered my calling, my reason for being put on this earth.  It doesn't involve a huge life swing, a change of profession, or even a change of address for that matter.  But it does involve a realization that everything I've done, everything I've been, everything I've dealth with in my life was nothing more or less than training.  A trial by fire, if you will.  A distillation of my instincts, my drive, and my basic motivations into a single purpose.  After a couple of days and nights sitting up thinking I know what that purpose is.  It is so simple, really.  Life-changing, but so very simple.

I'm not going to say anything here as I'm pretty sure others involved read this forum too.  Let's just say that the realization has brought a peace, a comfort, and a warmth that I've never known.  I have a destiny and it's been staring me in the face for years.

Tomorrow will be the test.  I'm throwing myself into the forge to see if I am the metal or the slag.  I think I'm right, though.  I hope so.  If I'm right it will be a long uphill battle, but the end result will be worth every single trudging step.  I know that it will be the catalyst for how my life will play out.  How do I know?  Not the foggiest clue.  I just know.

I'll go now.  I've held your ears and eyes for longer than I intended.  I haven't slept for three days and desperately need some rest but the weariness is worth it. I think tomorrow will be the most wonderful day of my 42 years, no matter what the outcome.

Brad

[Laurent du Var]

So this has nothing to do with your job, with marriage or religion.
And you had me look up the word "epiphany", so I learned something right there.

Here's good luck to you and I'm sure you're the metal. 

[erictank]

There's been a lot going on in my life lately and I've come to an epiphany.  No, it's not job related, and it has nothing to do with marriage, religion, or sexual orientation (get your minds out of the gutter you Bastiges ).  Let's just say that sometimes you get hit between the eyes with a truth so obvious you can't believe you've missed it for so long.

I've discovered my calling, my reason for being put on this earth.  It doesn't involve a huge life swing, a change of profession, or even a change of address for that matter.  But it does involve a realization that everything I've done, everything I've been, everything I've dealth with in my life was nothing more or less than training.  A trial by fire, if you will.  A distillation of my instincts, my drive, and my basic motivations into a single purpose.  After a couple of days and nights sitting up thinking I know what that purpose is.  It is so simple, really.  Life-changing, but so very simple.

I'm not going to say anything here as I'm pretty sure others involved read this forum too.  Let's just say that the realization has brought a peace, a comfort, and a warmth that I've never known.  I have a destiny and it's been staring me in the face for years.

Tomorrow will be the test.  I'm throwing myself into the forge to see if I am the metal or the slag.  I think I'm right, though.  I hope so.  If I'm right it will be a long uphill battle, but the end result will be worth every single trudging step.  I know that it will be the catalyst for how my life will play out.  How do I know?  Not the foggiest clue.  I just know.

I'll go now.  I've held your ears and eyes for longer than I intended.  I haven't slept for three days and desperately need some rest but the weariness is worth it. I think tomorrow will be the most wonderful day of my 42 years, no matter what the outcome.

Brad

Color me envious - at nearly 39, I haven't a clue what my purpose here is yet (other than to be a good husband to my wife, and good stepfather to her kids - which aren't purposes to be sneered at, IMO).  Sleep well, and let us know how it goes, when you feel you can.

[S. Williamson]

 

[red headed stranger]

Best of luck to you, and congrats on the clarity. 

[Fly320s]

I've discovered my calling, my reason for being put on this earth.

Cabaret singer?

Lion tamer?

NASCAR pit crew member?

Cat juggler?

[roo_ster]

Cabaret singer?

Lion tamer?

NASCAR pit crew member?

Cat juggler?

Goose juggler

[Perd Hapley]

Brad,

You are not the One.  You cannot pick bullets out of mid-air.  You do not know kung fu. 

Take the blue pill.

[cassandra and sara's daddy]

good luck! and congrats.  that calm knowing feeling after the trial and decision was for me god affirming my choice. i was scared to commit but once i did it was peaceful.   

[slugcatcher]

As long as it your new bumper sticker doesn't say, "So many hitchhikers. So little time." I'm happy for you.

[geronimotwo]

sounds exciting.  making the decision to follow through is usually the hardest part.   have to say that i am curious as to the object or philosophy concerning your moment (or lifetime) of clarity.  kind of hoping we don't see the latest supervirus suddenly pop up after this.

[SADShooter]

I'm with erictank. At 39 I'm more or less aimless. I envy you your revelation.

Here's a prayer that it is everything you wish it to be.

[cassandra and sara's daddy]

you decide to have kids?   may god have mercy on you  the kids won't

[Nick1911]

Thats...  wow.

You go man, go for it! 

[Hutch]

So, no report back yet?  Can you hint at whether it's a vocation?

[SADShooter]

Sounds like he's out doing it, whatever it is.

[seeker_two]

I'm glad for Brad, but....



http://ihasahotdog.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/funny-dog-pictures-this-dog-should-be-less-confident.jpg

[geronimotwo]

maybe giving away all his posessions and living off the land?

[Brad Johnson]

Thanks for all the encouragement.  No, it isn't kids, I'm not off robbing banks, and I'm not sitting in the yard with a big "Everything is Free" sign.  As for seekers hilarious pic, it's probably more accurate than you know.

Really it's more a change of attitude than anything else.  I'm already making the motions.  All I needed was to realize why I was making them.  It's no longer a disjointed bag of "doing" that seemed to do just as much harm as good.  Now I can hone in, focus, apply.  That's where the peace comes from.

Brad

[SADShooter]

The answer was right there in front of us all along. He's obviously making pancakes and giving them to cops in lieu of donuts.

[Tallpine]

Now I can hone in, focus, apply.

You're writing a book called "The Zen of Stereo Installation" 

[charby]

Thanks for all the encouragement.  No, it isn't kids, I'm not off robbing banks, and I'm not sitting in the yard with a big "Everything is Free" sign.  As for seekers hilarious pic, it's probably more accurate than you know.

Really it's more a change of attitude than anything else.  I'm already making the motions.  All I needed was to realize why I was making them.  It's no longer a disjointed bag of "doing" that seemed to do just as much harm as good.  Now I can hone in, focus, apply.  That's where the peace comes from.

Brad

You didn't watch "Falling Down" did you?

[mellestad]

Good luck.

[Mabs2]

There's been a lot going on in my life lately and I've come to an epiphany.  No, it's not job related, and it has nothing to do with marriage, religion, or sexual orientation (get your minds out of the gutter you Bastiges ).  Let's just say that sometimes you get hit between the eyes with a truth so obvious you can't believe you've missed it for so long.

I've discovered my calling, my reason for being put on this earth.  It doesn't involve a huge life swing, a change of profession, or even a change of address for that matter.  But it does involve a realization that everything I've done, everything I've been, everything I've dealth with in my life was nothing more or less than training.  A trial by fire, if you will.  A distillation of my instincts, my drive, and my basic motivations into a single purpose.  After a couple of days and nights sitting up thinking I know what that purpose is.  It is so simple, really.  Life-changing, but so very simple.

I'm not going to say anything here as I'm pretty sure others involved read this forum too.  Let's just say that the realization has brought a peace, a comfort, and a warmth that I've never known.  I have a destiny and it's been staring me in the face for years.

Tomorrow will be the test.  I'm throwing myself into the forge to see if I am the metal or the slag.  I think I'm right, though.  I hope so.  If I'm right it will be a long uphill battle, but the end result will be worth every single trudging step.  I know that it will be the catalyst for how my life will play out.  How do I know?  Not the foggiest clue.  I just know.

I'll go now.  I've held your ears and eyes for longer than I intended.  I haven't slept for three days and desperately need some rest but the weariness is worth it. I think tomorrow will be the most wonderful day of my 42 years, no matter what the outcome.

Brad

Yea man.  I know what you mean.  I felt the same way when I started playing Grand Theft Auto IV the first time.
Welcome aboard.

[Scout26]

Goose juggler

Goslings, baby geese......

No, it's not job related, and it has nothing to do with marriage, religion, or sexual orientation

I give, what is your *special purpose* ??