38. It's Not Easy Being Green and other things to consider - Jim Henson, the Muppets & Friends

This book was part of my Christmas present from Chantal and it is awesome. For one thing it was a very quick read (less than an hour) which is exactly what I need in order to beef up my numbers. And I could cheat by only picking short childrens lit or by deciding any book counts as opposed to the current rule that it has to be something I haven't read previously/don't remember reading previously. That second rule is really screwing me over. And it is all self inflicted but I know that I had a reason for setting up the guidelines I did and I won't allow myself to waver. Le sigh.

Anyways, I can't really quantify the ways in which this short book of quotations inspired me but it honestly left me feeling truly energized. I would often pause and wish that I had a laptop or more time to jot down the flurry of thoughts that were racing through my brain. And the great thing is that I think everytime I flip through it I will be inspired in different ways and think different thoughts, or expand on the ideas I had today. Which now that I am sitting here still very full from my Christmas dinner seem a lot less tangible than they did earlier. But that is ok. Because I can at least remember how I felt when I was thinking them and that was very connected. And also a little bit nostalgic because I grew up with Jim Henson's creations - The Muppets, Fraggle Rock, Sesame Street. I remember being entirely enchanted by all 3 of those shows. Plus the book is intended to be at least a little bit motivational so it fits in with my self-improvement projects and my good intentions to become a better person. It helped to give me back some of the energy to go on that has been sorely lacking the last few weeks ... there have been a lot of days where I am wondering why I even bother. But there is a purpose and a plan and I have been reminded somewhat of my place in this world and that is something I am very thankful for on this special Christmas day.

Plus there are some really neat pictures.

I really do believe that all of you are at the beginning of a wonderful journey. As you start traveling down that road of life, remember this: There are never enough comfort stops. The places you're going to are never on the map. And once you get that map out, you won't be able to refold it no matter how smart you are.

So forget the map, roll down the windows, and whenever you can, pull over and have a picnic with a pig. And if you can help it, never fly as cargo.

- Kermit

And so I shall try to remember that every day is the beginning of a new journey, a new adventure. Life may not always go exactly the way I had hoped or planned but I am going to try and accept that as part of the fun. Which, knowing myself, is not going to be an easy task. But I think the attempt is a worthwhile one.

Merry Christmas :)