Life can have a threshold of perplexed puzzles and uncertain answers. I wonder if every person on this planet has ever ask themselves the age old question, "what is my purpose in this life". I believe, as human beings, we seek clarity from our personal ambiguities. Inspiration, hope, and the possible reward of self satisfaction manifested into happiness can keep the human spirit youthful and refreshed. I compare seeking personal fulfillment's kindof like making ice tea. First, the tea selection must be decided. Next, the main ingredients must be sought after: sugar, mint, and water. At times the ingredients might not be always available at first hand. A trip to the local convenience store must be made. I personally must make my way down from my comfortable perch on the third floor down two floors to my garage. Entrance into my garage requires a bit of finesse because of the barricade of clutter that awaits on the other side of the garage door. I have to literally push the garage door open and crawl pass the random landfill. Once inside my car, I make the eight minute drive to Albertsons (my local grocery store). An additional three minutes for traffic lights and 2-4 minutes for finding parking might be added to the initial travel time. Not to forget my search for my ice tea ingredients, and standing in the grocery line may bring the total trip time to a whopping 25-30 minute expedition. After the grocery store, I then must reverse my trip back to my home. Finally, back at my third floor apartment, I prepare my ice tea. A precise harmony of water, ice cubes, sugar, and tea flavoring is mixed into a plastic jug. Lastly, I place the tea into the refrigerator for further chilling. Now all that's left is to wait in anticipation for a delicious drink. Twenty minutes later, my hard work and enduring effort created a ice tea worthy of the Gods. I carefully pour that carmel colored passion into a glass.
That first sip...is absoulutely refreshing.
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