Is there an age or year of your life you would re-live?
I’ve had some good years in my life. A few bad ones, too. Good ones led by a constant flow of better decisions making moments while the bad ones were caused by the lack of any decisions being made like overstaying my welcome in a burning house or going down with the ship. The good and bad are direct contributors to who I am today. I’m able to take value from my misfortunes and blessings, alike.
My 2 years in Iraq as a soldier were pinnacle years to my self development. All lessons carried tough results, some with dire consequences to my psyche. Over a decade later from those events, I can say the traumas still linger like fond childhood memories, but so does the feeling of being a direct part of historical events. Throw in the relationships built off of the camaraderie of “embracing the suck” and other trauma bonds that, strangely enough, make those times my best years.
You couldn’t tell me I wasn’t Steve Rodgers. Captain America behind Sergeant rank. Super soldier extraordinaire. Wrapping myself up in the flag of justice and peace. A time before I knew what I know now, but that’s another post for another time.
Looking forward to checking out some of your thoughts and moments on today’s prompt so I’m out. See ya on your post!
Much love, gang!
WRITE OF MIGHT 