One is responsible for one’s own choices and path.
Sorry, but that’s inescapable. The people you claimed programmed you are long gone, and the helm is in your own hands now. Steer as you will.
Once, American education and parents taught self-reliance and self-determination, along with self-control.
There were (and still are) actual Right and Wrong, and all things are NOT flexible and situationally relative.
“The Code Of The West” still applies, and ultimately always will.
I fell sad for this lady, and I hope she sees there are still fresh options and new paths, even if a few have been cut off by too many passed years.
She can still choose to be happy.
Go on a singles cruise for middle agers. They exist. You’ll find someone to share your life with, and make each other happy.
I did.
I agree with this one hundred per cent. There is no one way to live that is right for everyone; and we can all change on a dime when we CHOOSE to do so.
This woman may have done valuable service presenting herself as a cautionary tale, but she seems to be wallowing in misery that, to a certain extent, she perceives to be somebody else’s fault.
You can’t change the past, but you can always change your mind; and you can cease to allow fear, resentment, and self-constructed obstacles take away your chances at happiness.
“The Code Of The West” still applies, and ultimately always will.”
There’s a lot of wisdom in that.
By chance, have you seen Hell on Wheels? It’s a 5 season TV series, I think originally AMC now on Netflix.
But it really illuminates the human condition, and precisely in The West where all the difficulties of life are exaggerated as are the solutions.
It’s really an incredible show. I’d highly recommend it. :)
Talk to me about this cruise! It has a creepy sound to it but maybe there is more to meet the eye. Congrats that you met someone you love!