The Best Time of My Life
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The Best Time of My Life
by Joe Kemp
It was June 15, and in two days I would be turning thirty. I was insecure about entering a new decade of my life and feared that my best years were now behind me.
My daily routine included going to the gym for a workout before going to work. Every morning I would see my friend Nicholas at the gym. He was seventy-nine years old and in terrific shape. As I greeted Nicholas on this particular day, he noticed I wasn't full of my usual vitality and asked if there was anything wrong. I told him I was feeling anxious about turning thirty. I wondered how I would look back on my life once I reached Nicholas's age, so I asked him, "What was the best time of your life?"
Without hesitation, Nicholas replied, "Well, Joe, this is my philosophical answer to your philosophical question:
"When I was a child in Austria and everything was taken care of for me and I was nurtured by my parents, that was the best time of my life.
"When I was going to school and learning the things I know today, that was the best time of my life.
"When I got my first job and had responsibilities and got paid for my efforts, that was the best time of my life.
"When I met my wife and fell in love, that was the best time of my life.
"The Second World War came, and my wife and I had to flee Austria to save our lives. When we were together and safe on a ship bound for North America, that was the best time of my life.
"When we came to Canada and started a family, that was the best time of my life.
"When I was a young father, watching my children grow up, that was the best time of my life.
And now, Joe, I am seventy-nine years old. I have my health, I feel good and I am in love with my wife just as I was when we first met. This is the best time of my life." -
Contentment = Happiness...
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Cherish every moment in life...just simply be grateful that you are still alive and there is so much more you can do...that will keep you contentedOriginally posted by Simple_Bear:Contentment = Happiness... 
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nice motivational piece
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The past is always the best time of my life. Looking back, I can recall many unhappy moments, but it all seem bitter sweet now. But the present is a different thing. Somehow I am not contented with the present. I just donÂ’t know why.
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it is always easy for someone to say something positive when everything is going for him.
the above is just a general comment. not directed at rainee or his friend. -
Sounds like the present is not going smoothly for you either? Am I Right or wrong?Originally posted by dragg:it is always easy for someone to say something positive when everything is going for him.
the above is just a general comment. not directed at rainee or his friend.
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you are right.Originally posted by I_am_PeTe_Parker:Sounds like the present is not going smoothly for you either? Am I Right or wrong? -
eh...i thought rainee jie was gonna get married or something liddat when i saw the topic name
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Sorry to hear thatOriginally posted by dragg:you are right.
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So what is it...work, relationship, family, money.....?
Mine is simple yet complicated
I think I know why I am not contented but yet I am not sure what I want.... -
No lah....just one of the chicken soup for the soul thread....Originally posted by Lance_han:eh...i thought rainee jie was gonna get married or something liddat when i saw the topic name -
i fully agree on your point.Originally posted by dragg:it is always easy for someone to say something positive when everything is going for him.
the above is just a general comment. not directed at rainee or his friend.
but note that positive thinking & behaviour help to lessen the pain
when the going gets tough -
the tough gets goingOriginally posted by InnoHippo:when the going gets tough -
a song by billy ocean?Originally posted by Lance_han:the tough gets going -
Originally posted by dragg:a song by billy ocean?
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siao ah...this one you won't see until around 7 years laterOriginally posted by Lance_han:eh...i thought rainee jie was gonna get married or something liddat when i saw the topic name -
Originally posted by rainee:
very nice.. i also hope i can feel this way when i look back.. haix..
[b]The Best Time of My Life
by Joe Kemp
It was June 15, and in two days I would be turning thirty. I was insecure about entering a new decade of my life and feared that my best years were now behind me.
My daily routine included going to the gym for a workout before going to work. Every morning I would see my friend Nicholas at the gym. He was seventy-nine years old and in terrific shape. As I greeted Nicholas on this particular day, he noticed I wasn't full of my usual vitality and asked if there was anything wrong. I told him I was feeling anxious about turning thirty. I wondered how I would look back on my life once I reached Nicholas's age, so I asked him, "What was the best time of your life?"
Without hesitation, Nicholas replied, "Well, Joe, this is my philosophical answer to your philosophical question:
"When I was a child in Austria and everything was taken care of for me and I was nurtured by my parents, that was the best time of my life.
"When I was going to school and learning the things I know today, that was the best time of my life.
"When I got my first job and had responsibilities and got paid for my efforts, that was the best time of my life.
"When I met my wife and fell in love, that was the best time of my life.
"The Second World War came, and my wife and I had to flee Austria to save our lives. When we were together and safe on a ship bound for North America, that was the best time of my life.
"When we came to Canada and started a family, that was the best time of my life.
"When I was a young father, watching my children grow up, that was the best time of my life.
And now, Joe, I am seventy-nine years old. I have my health, I feel good and I am in love with my wife just as I was when we first met. This is the best time of my life."
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