Fridays are fun days for many people. A day when the atmosphere is a little less tense as we head into the weekend. It seems the appropriate day to share an of observation of this past week that speaks volumes
As many of you know I am a recovering alcoholic. (Currently 14 years plus this side of my last drink) So the title takes on even added significance but not for the reason you think.
I was sitting on the beach earlier this week and off to my right were two women and a man having the time of their life. The tide was coming in off the west shore of Maui and some of the waves were getting higher than they normally do. The three were body surfing and it became obvious they were doing it for the first time. Each time a wave would roll in sending them toward shore only to pull them back as the undertow pulled them away from shore, there was this loud unadulterated laughter coming from the group.
I decided to get in the water myself and one of the women said, "You should try this. We're having a lot of fun and we're not even drunk. I replied, "Thank you for the title of my next blog post."
There are so many things in life that will give us pleasure if we just let nature work. Waves producing laughter, smiles as a child accomplishes something, a feeling of contentment by just being aware of our surroundings. I submit this as proof from the Pools of Oheo at the Haleakala National Park on the southeast coast of Maui
We can do so much, enjoy so much and experience so much without chemical enhancement.
This is not a poster blog for abstinence. Once of the things I miss the most is a glass of wine at dinner with my wife. If you have no problem with it, go for it. But don't go to excess with the idea of having fun. You'll regret it later that night and the following day. And the fun won't nearly be as long lasting and meaningful as it is when we have full command of our senses.
It's Friday fun day. Enjoy it, maybe with the blog title in mind.
Be well
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