Living Life...

Hey everyone.

Hopefully this post finds you well and in good spirits.

I've posted some really interesting topics over the past several months--topics that have provided advice in a job search and/or networking and encouraged you to keep your head held high and your spirit strong. I've certainly posted my fair share of discussions and passed on others' advice, but I don't believe I've offered my own heart-felt words of wisdom.

As such, I offer you these words: Live life to the fullest extent possible.

Why am I saying this? What's prompted me to get all philosophical and/or emotional on you? The answer is quite simple: One of my cousins recently died in a motorcycle accident. At 26 years young, his life was cut drastically short in a split second. He was a wonderful young adult and involved in many things--most notably a US soldier who served in Afghanistan for a year and a police officer within two communities.

He loved life and lived it to its fullest extent, as he spent time with his family and friends and traveled to many parts of the US and Europe. He served as a fine example for the rest of us--an example of how to be happy with our lives and treat others with the utmost respect.

He has caused me to take stock of my own life and realize I have way too little time on this planet to be concerned about petty things. I must focus instead on getting back in touch with those contacts whom I've unintentionally allowed to fall by the wayside and on doing those things I've always wanted to do.

I feel the life I've led thus far has been pretty good, as I've been blessed with an awesome family and a wonderful set of friends. However, I also know (especially now) that there's much more to life than what I've seen so far--that I've only begun to scratch the surface of what life has to offer.

So I guess that's the challenge....Figure out what I want to explore yet in life...where I want to go....whom I wish to re-connect with.....etc., etc., etc...

This applies to everyone--whether you're an active or passive job seeker. If you're an active job seeker (i.e., employed without pay), take advantage of the time you have available and stop to smell the roses life has to offer every once in a while. If you're a passive job seeker (i.e., employed with pay), realize that although work is certainly important, it'll be there when you get back, while the time you spend with your loved ones is limited.

One more thing....As you're out there living life to its fullest extent, if you like motorcycles PLEASE wear your helmet and protective clothing. My cousin, who normally did so, chose not to because he was running a "quick errand" to the store just down the street, and his cause of death was severe head trauma to the brain. If you know anyone who rides a motorcycle, please cite them this example on why wearing a helmet is so important.

My apologies if I've made anyone feel way too sappy after reading this. However, I feel it's important to take life by the reigns and not let go, and I wanted to convey that to you. Spend time with the family. Go to that place you've always dreamed about. See the world. Party like there's no tomorrow.

Live life to its fullest.....I know I plan on doing so.....

Thanks for reading....

Best Regards,

Orin Albrecht

"Analyzing the world one map at a time"