I have never met a man more capable of bringing life into perspective then my Father. He lives his life so basically that I often feel I am in the presence of an enlightened being. He has this undeniable intuition and understanding of things that sometimes just watching him can bring me down to earth. He walked into my apartment today and awkwardly examined all my stuff, and this made me suddenly conscious of just how unnecessary a lot of it is. Then he walked into my backyard and his eyes light up at the sight of my fruit trees, and watching this reaction brought it into perspective without either of us having to say a word. I realized that the things I think I need are nothing more then things I want and I don't really need them at all.
My Father is not dependent on a single modern amenity. If he is lacking something, he will build it from scratch, and unlike most people he can turn around and explain it to you from start to finish. He does not need an instruction manual. He does not need to search the web to figure it out. If he is faced with any need or dilemma, he simply uses good old fashion brain power to figure it out. He is completely free and independent which is a concept I think most people do not take into consideration. While most people in the world are busy working their ass off to afford and maintain a certain lifestyle, my Father is living the good life completely relaxed and content with what he has made for himself. And while I don't think this is enough for most people to be happy, it is nice to be reminded of the basics in life once in a while. This is why I will always admire my pops, and why I will always try my best to keep things in moderation. Because if you live your life for your possessions, are you really in control? Think about it...
Back to Basics
Christina Aguilera
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