Life's Twists

Only God knows what's in store

So here I am, composing my first piece in the Cafe.  Writing is nothing new to me.  I have been writing since I was very young....through the years trying to improve the areas that needed help.  It has been an enjoyable journey.  Writing has been a solace for me in many ways.  It has been something that I have turned to when everything else has failed.  There is something very endearing and healing about putting your life, thoughts, fears......on paper.  It's very rewarding, and it's one of the reasons that I continue to write regularly.

 

I have spent the last two days just looking through the Cafe and reading some of the pieces written by the many fine people who frequent this place.  I found it interesting, sorrowful, and uplifting, all in the same breath.  There is a sense of trust here.  As a newcomer, looking from the outside in, I sometimes see a sense of family here.  But then that makes sense doesn't it?  A cafe after all, is where people of all shapes and patterns meet, to talk, share, love, and cry.

 

So, as I sit here in the Cafe, I can't help but do what many others do when they come here....reflect.  One thing that I have learned in my years on this earth, is that there are no guarantees.  Nothing is for certain, and you can never be postive where your river will take you.  In my years on this planet, I have experienced this.  I am sure that others have too.  I have made decisions that I am proud to call my own, and recently I have made choices that I would rather not think about.  But it's all life.  A collection of experiences that right, wrong, or otherwise........we can call our own.  I don't know about you, but I'm glad to be here in spite of all the baggage that goes with it.   I am proud to have experienced what I have, and still be standing.  I have suffered, but I have also celebrated.  And it's been okay.  Many of you probably feel the same way.  Some of you might think I'm nuts.  I'm not nuts, I'm only reflecting.

 

And so I will close, but not without this last thought. In this life, we rejoice in the good times and weep in the bad.  We laugh and love.  We fear and tremble.  Hopefully, we stand strong in the face of adversity and thank God that we are here.  Because if we play our cards right.....we will leave this earth a little wiser.....a little more experienced, having gone through life's twists and found our way.  With any luck we will have good and bad to tell.  Because it's what makes us who we are..... it's life. Whether we're at work, at home....or right here in the Cafe.

 

Scott

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[emmajoy]

There's so much truth in this piece of writing, says quite a lot about the man. Methinks you'll find a great deal of inspiration and encouragement from the WritersCafe and other members will receive the samefrom you.

Life does indeed twist and turn, for good and for bad... that's what life is, like it or not... and you know it.

Don't we all - eventually!

[Rosary]

wow what an uplifting piece. thank you and you have this place this haven this cafe of writers down to the tee i believe. i definately look forward to seeing more of you work. your true talent shows in this piece i can tell we are all going to be glad in your arrival to this family. if you have some time i would appreciate it if you would look at some of my work. please be honest on your opinions. i am add so theyre will be several grammer and spelling errors im sure but i would like your opinion on the talent imagination emotion and overall flow of my writtings. thank you again for this piece and welcome to the cafe