Instead of talking about myself, let me tell you about a good friend of mine. He's a very talented fellow - he plays guitar and has also written what I think is a very good movie script, which I hope one day gets made. But another thing which interests me is that this friend of mine has traveled a LOT.

He's been a "backpacker" - traveling from country to country - for about 10 years, mostly working as a waiter in various locations. He's ready to settle down now - I think! But he's lived all over Europe, Asia, and Australia (he's originally from Canada).

I've told him that many people would find it interesting to read about his experiences. This is a lifestyle that many people wonder about, but, due to circumstances, never get to try. I know that I would find it very interesting! However, he questions whether people would really be interested in this, even though his traveling experiences are unique and beyond experiences of most of us.

Many of us are like that. We have unique experiences and knowledge, yet because we are so close to what we know, we don't realize how interesting and useful it could be to other people who have never had those experiences!

You have some very interesting and useful knowledge lurking inside of you. To find it, start searching for it.

Just like looking for shapes in clouds - you don't see them until you start to look...

In all, there is no bad stage to life. Each and every segment of our being has potential and possibility. As children we dream, as adults we do, and as seniors we remember and instruct. Each life cycle is wonderful in its own right and we need each and every one of them to have a world that is bright and as close to miraculous as we can get. We are never out for count unless we choose to be. There is no bypassing system, so only beneficial way is to keep looking ahead, enjoying whatever stage were in, and also relishing what other age-groups have to offer. There is delight in young and old eyes alike, and tales are endless. A young child invents stories, adults seek out facts, and older people weave life into bite-size pieces. Our hands can age but our hearts stay in tune with our souls. We are what we want to be but then even that can change if we desire it. Whether its a child, an adult, or a senior citizen, there is life at its best! For convenience calendar tell us where we are in life. But life is not a page in a diary book, it is a living, breathing, beautiful experience that can light up universe and outshine stars. We are life - so ENJOY! ©Arleen M. Kaptur 2002 June http://www.arleenssite.com http://www.Arleens-RusticLiving.com