Possibility....

There are some statements that make no sense to you when you hear/read it for the first time.  They sometimes appear real stupid.  One such statement that made no sense to me when I read it for the first time was "To be awake is to be alive" - Henry Thoreau.  I remember reading this and another quote "If there is one thing physics taught us, it is to always take the path of least resistance" in my dad's college notes.  At that time I just discarded the thought as another piece of psycho bauble by dad.  8 years later as I am struggling to my find my footing and my heading in life these words seem to make a lot more sense.  To find the answer to this,  we need to see what Henry T ISN'T saying, that is, to not be awake - is to be dead.  This could lead to a million conclusions. For one,  to be asleep is to be wasting time.  That would be the easiest definition.  Or, to go through life unaware of the greater picture is to be as good as dead, and to never have lived life at all. It's a subjective statement, and the definitions change as you divulge deeper into yourself.

So as I was searching for more meaning to this small, yet profound statement, I came across this short piece that I thought would be best shared than enjoyed alone. Read it and if it causes a little stir deep down somewhere, SHARE IT!! :) After all,  There is no delight in owning anything unshared.

Sleep light, Because life always tip toes.  And unless you are paying attention..it can leave you in the dust.. before you can even open your eyes.  So wake up and find your way.  Because luck isn't a compass.  It will never tell you which road to take..how many miles before you reach home. Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.  And opportunity is all around us.  It's easy.  You're ready.  Find the beauty in simple things.  Maybe things you thought you left behind.  Because nobody ever had the time of their lives watching the clock or picking their moment. Success has everything to do with the content of your mind. So don't ever stop learning and you will never be let down.  You will not be defined by your station..You will be defined by how you got there.. The memories you made and the memories you shared. So sleep light and be prepared to face anything that life hurls at you with open eyes and an open mind and control set for what lies beyond the horizon. Just remember, new scenery, new adventures, new people.  They all meant the same thing, you are doing something right.  Because tucked into every moment of every second of every day is the greatest thing imaginable.  Possibility.