Paths and Directions

Begin with the end in mind. By doing so, one gets to create something twice. The first in one's head as one envisions it. And the second is when one actually does it. And by doing so, one is more motivated to actually finish it.

That may be why Beth's generation is in quite a mess. As Beth's sisters grew up, they had no clear idea as to what they actually wanted to accomplish later in life. The only thing that mattered was the here and now.

Perhaps I could be wrong but by the way Beth's sisters ended up, it seems there was no roadmap for them to follow. They must have acted on impluse and just a vague concept of the future.

Ruby went overseas and had the chance to start a new life but she did nothing, not even getting a stable job. Grace married a German and was on track to be an entrepreneur but she got hooked on drugs. Evelyn was in college but she went off on her own and kinda faltered.

What they have in common were bad decisions. They went into a rut and never came back out. That and the fact all the sisters are sick. Even until now there are still no plans as to what they want to do... Let me rephrase that statement for Grace. Plans that won't get her into trouble with the law again.

My generation's a bit better off. I've got a stable job and I'm starting my own family. My brothers and sister still haven't run into any serious trouble. Arwyn's out of the game due to his addiction. Betina seems to have a steady life. Ruby's kids have gone off on their own.

Only trouble is, I'm the only one who's got a job and is in the Philippines. Which means I'm a likely go-to person whenever there's trouble. Oh Lord. I hope my granddad doesn't jump into the fray. That would be a fine mess.