This is my high school yearbook picture -- look away -- please.
Then there are some other students below who graduated the same year as I. (Why does everyone else look so great?)
Some of the things I did way back then -- the way I spent my discretionary time -- were based on some of my '70s friendships.
But here's the thing -- I don't even remember most of them now, nor do I have any of those relationships today with one or two exceptions. Not just because I moved away. There are plenty of people with whom I have maintained long term connection who no longer live near me.
Why are these people - who I allowed on some level to define my morality and behavior - not in my life today?
Because there was no cause that went beyond us. Our cause was to have fun in school and fun on the weekends - our cause was to make fun of teachers and squeeze a diploma out of the school.
The cause was about us. But "YOU" is not a cause that will define, drive, develop or direct your life. It has to be bigger than you.
And it will cost you a lot.
And be blessed.
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