Things happen for a reason. Call it fate, call it destiny, or call it what you will. You must make the best of it. For example, I not too long ago went to jail for not keeping my calm. I ended up getting into a fight with my ex, and she had me sent away. I knew it was over, and I wanted to give up on everything and everyone, but I didn't. Instead I used that time to concentrate on what I wanted to do next. I took it as a vacation from the stress of life. When I got out, I was a better man.

At that point in time I had nothing but renewed self respect for myself, and the support of my brother. With that I found myself a job and went to work on building my true "first level" of happiness. The material things that I had lost started coming back to me as I made deal upon deal with my ex. She thought she did not need me, but even after all the dust had settled from her adulturous behavior, she was the one who came begging for me to take her back. That would not happen, though. I was happy without her.

I enjoyed that level until it was time to move on to the next, keeping a lookout for that sign that would point me in the right direction. I found what I was looking for, and for now I am satisfied. BUT I will be moving on to bigger and better things, carrying with me a wife, whom I love dearly, plus three beautifull kids.

I continue to think things through before I do them. Things that would cause harm to the new me, I do not pursue. Things that will, however, strengthen me and make me a better person, I hunt down with a vengeance.
Make life what YOU want it to be, my friends, and live it up to the fullest... Don't forget. Need someone to talk to? Then e-mail me at dangorgan@adelphia.net. Don't delay, I'll be waiting. In the meantime, you should definitely check out my poetry. trust me, some of them are pretty descent.