Hard Lines I’ve Drawn in My Life

A non-exhaustive list of what I celebrate and what I don’t.

Photo by averie woodard via Unsplash

I’ve hit a definitive point in my life. I’ve run out of give a shit. There’s none left in the tank.

Mind you, let’s not underscore the importance of caring about things that require your attention: paying your bills, raising your kids, being a decent human being, wine. No really, good wine is important.

Let’s face it, though. I’m in my mid-forties and realizing I have spent far too long giving things my time and energy that I shouldn’t. I’ve boiled life down to what really matters to me. The joy and freedom I’ve found in this is such an incredible release.

I’ve gained the capacity to quickly weed through life and toss aside what doesn’t matter. Turns out, there’s a lot that doesn’t matter.

It’s a noisy world we live in and a short life we get to live. We should reserve the right to call out some bullshit when we see it.

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