
Believe it or not at one point I thought I wanted to be an accountant. Because I like it when the numbers add up. Equal parts payable, equal parts receivable. Equal parts ebb, equal parts flow.
At the end of the night all will be balanced.
I could never be an accountant though. Numbers aren’t colorful enough to me.
However, I still do like things to be balanced. Like I’m getting as much out of something as I’m putting into it. The reward matches the labor. Or else there’ll come a day when I’ll stop doing whatever I’ve been doing. If I don’t stop I’ll only end up resentful and being bitter is not something I want to be anymore.
When I speak at meetings I get so much more out of listening than I do talking. That’s why I go. I hug certain people because they hug me back. I write things like this so I get to know myself better. I pray because I’m led. I open an Easter egg because I calculate there’s a chocolate inside.
When something becomes a chore or I don’t feel like I’m being financially compensated or creatively fulfilled or emotionally satisfied then I’ll start making my way toward the exit. Because yes, people will want a pat on the back if they’ve busted their ass for you. And yes, I do cross my fingers that the flowers I planted will bloom.
It’s simple math really, black and white, objective and uncaring. Numbers don’t lie.
With my diaries magazine I had to close up shop on it. It wasn’t because I didn’t like doing it, it was because I was putting way more money into it than I was getting out.
I didn’t have any expectations that I’d buy a Porsche with all my piles of profits but I was hopeful that something might pan out with it. Sure, I was sad for a little while when it didn’t but that’s okay. I wasn’t mad or angry. Not everything works out the way we’d hoped and it’s okay to give up and move on to the next thing.
What’s more is that it’s okay to quit even after dedicating years to our pursuits. Sometimes the answer is “no.”
I think the hardest part is knowing when to throw in that towel. If we’re true to ourselves our heart will tell us. And if we follow that voice life will become balanced again.
#photos #lettherebehope
Botsford · Sep 27, 2019 at 10:08 am
Life is good! Enjoy the ride😊
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Pelletier · Sep 27, 2019 at 10:09 am
Can I give you BOTH a “Happy” and a “Sad” like?…… Gonna miss you at the office.
Maybe we’ll all hook up again at MATS next year!! 🚛
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Rich J · Sep 27, 2019 at 10:17 am
Who’d a thunk it. Your life change has led you on an incredible journey so far, hasn’t it?
It most certainly has 💫
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Laurie · Sep 27, 2019 at 10:21 am
I am so very happy for you! You are a great guy! ♥️
Thank you!
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asquared01 · Sep 27, 2019 at 10:23 am
Sounds like a fantastic summer! Congratulations on the move and the new job! :)
Thanks!! It was pretty fantastic. 🎉
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flood · Sep 27, 2019 at 10:40 am
It’s so great to hear how well you are doing- congratulations!! 😊
Hard telling where I’d be at if it wasn’t for the good people at the Kane County Judicial Center! 😊
flood · Sep 27, 2019 at 11:58 am
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sprout · Sep 27, 2019 at 10:50 am
Congrats, old friend. Happy that you’ve found the happiness you deserve.
Thank you. The last time you were in Chicago was November 2013. I think you’re overdue. 😉
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Ritter Parcel · Sep 27, 2019 at 11:35 am
So happy for you and Maggie! You both deserve happiness. Cant wait to meet Sarah hint hint lol
So when are you and Mike coming to visit? Bring Justice, too!!
Ritter Parcel · Sep 27, 2019 at 11:45 am
Mike, Travis has spoken lol
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Lewis · Sep 27, 2019 at 11:49 am
Very cool…best wishes to you and Sara.
Thank you!
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cormanang · Sep 27, 2019 at 12:09 pm
TEAM Travis rules. I am happy for you my friend.
Thanks!!
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😎
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DeeDee · Sep 27, 2019 at 1:52 pm
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I’m so happy for you, so proud of you!
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Raes · Sep 27, 2019 at 2:41 pm
Life is a journey…and new beginnings to look forward to.
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W00t!
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Couldn’t be happier for you buddy. Life is good.
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elaineorr · Sep 27, 2019 at 5:26 pm
Lots of good thoughts
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Video (MP4): congrats fireworks spiral
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Irene · Sep 27, 2019 at 9:59 pm
Were you able to transfer within your company or is it a brand new job? Best wishes to all of you on your new beginnings !! How exciting, how fantastic, make the best of everything… Much love!
Whole new company, fresh start… And thank you!!
Irene · Sep 28, 2019 at 12:50 pm
Good for you. Good luck!
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PS- there’s a lot of false starts in life. Keep going… 💖
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