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28/04/2023 4:47 am
MY WAY OF STAYING GROUNDED
My name is George Schire, and this is how I perceive my life's journey.
I'm only here for a short time. The same is true for everyone. My time on the planet will be longer than some and shorter than others. God has all the say in the length of my journey. While here, my objective is simple, I've tried to do the best that I can, be the best that I could be, and hopefully when I'm gone, all the people I've shared space with while here, will have maybe learned some of what I offered in the big picture of it all, and perhaps be a better person themselves because of it. It's not any more complicated that that.
And strange as it this may sound, it doesn't trouble me at all, if what my contributions have been or not been are anything more than an after thought. When I'm gone, my job is done. I've never had the attitude that by my not being here the world can't or won't go on without me.
Truth be told, I feel that way about everyone. We are all just pawns on the world's chessboard, waiting our turn to eventually be plucked off. And we all will be, eventually. I know this might seem a strange analogy, but it is my way of realizing that the game will go on without me (or anyone for that matter) playing.
Having this mindset, keeps me grounded and realizing that I'm the not best or the greatest, maybe just good. When I'm gone, if there are some who will smile when they think of me while recalling what food I brought to the table, or joy I brought to the party, that is all I can really hope for.
But in the big picture, not even that is important, because myself (and everyone) are only a generation away from not really being remembered at all. Then that next generation has "their time" in the sun. For me, life, and my time living it, is as simple as that. Every day, God is holding my hand, He is my leader. With that faith and belief, I'm having a good time with the people that God has blessed me with.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
28/04/2023 9:57 am
Well stated George. Humility, empathy, kindness and respectfulness are qualities to be admired.
28/04/2023 10:14 am
Wow, what a way to start my weekend !
Thank-you George and GOD Bless you and your wife and Family.
Steve
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Topic starter
28/04/2023 1:52 pm
LOL, my wife said my "Coffee Talk" above sounds like a eulogy. 
For sure, it's not that at all. Just my honest take on what my/our lives are here on earth.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
28/04/2023 4:39 pm
LOL, my wife said my "Coffee Talk" above sounds like a eulogy.
It's great to be able to just pause a bit, smile and stop to smell the roses and be thankful for all we have.
Sometimes it helps to point that out to others.
For instance, I've a co-worker whos mom lives in Vegas. We're here in Southern California. He drove to visit her recently and made a few negative comments about his visit.
I reminded him that my Mom is in New York and that I'd love to be able visit more often and that easily. "Remember Robert, we only get one mom so love her all you can before she's gone" was my reply.
Steve
28/04/2023 6:56 pm
You have an excellent philosophy for life George.
You are correct in realizing how soon most of us will be forgotten. Living a life as full you can and treating those around you, especially your loved ones as best you can is the most you can do.
When and where we go is ultimately out of our hands. Our moral values and personal beliefs are what makes us the people we are. You may not be significant in the billions living or gone but you do have a role to play as long as you are with us. Your moral compass is what makes you a good person and a responsible human being.
I hope that I am the same.
Topic starter
28/04/2023 9:41 pm
You stated your thoughts and comments regarding your mom very well. Life is short, and the older we get, it's even shorter.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
Topic starter
28/04/2023 9:45 pm
THANK YOU for the kind words. I remind myself often that I'm not perfect. I remind myself often that others are always watching me. As such, I always try to remain cognizant of who I am and why I'm here. And when I'm gone, if I'm remembered even a little bit, I've succeeded. I'm not important to all the people in the world, I'm only important to the people that count on me, and I always want their memories of me to bring a smile when they think of me.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
28/04/2023 10:44 pm
Very good points, George ! It's something we could all keep in mind.
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28/04/2023 10:52 pm
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
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29/04/2023 12:25 pm
These posts have been instrumental in my recalling the posts and comradierie of Forum members who are no longer amongst us for reasons unknown.
Unfortunately, I have forgotten their names.
One gentleman lived in Half Moon Bay and volunteered as a docent, along with his wife, at lighthouses along the California coastline.
The other gentleman lived in either Oregon or Washington and was an avid model collector.
I communicated with them a few times but those emails are long ago and lost.
Amen to Them and their Families.
Steve
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Topic starter
29/04/2023 10:22 pm
We should have a "Diecast Zone Wall of Remembrance", IMHO.
LOL, but know one would want to be on it. Seriously though, not the worst idea. I've been on the Diecast Zone for over 20 years and over the years we've lost many great friends and contributors. When the new format was introduced 2 1/2 years ago, we also had many regulars that never made it to the new format. Whether by choice or another reason, all are missed.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
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30/04/2023 1:54 am