My Dad was well-known in Upper Sandusky. (Maurice Logsdon). I had older siblings who also cast a long shadow at USHS and beyond. I'll be attending my 50th reunion in August! Class of '74. I've written a few books that I know my Dad would have enjoyed. Mom, too. I'm about to pass the age my Mom died and will be lucky to reach the age my Dad passed (97). That voice inside our heads that is always asking "Do I measure up?" is just that. A thought. What I have found is that life is just meant to be lived. We make a difference by living our best life. And the self-judgment, though it never ends, has no value at all. "The Mind is a terrible waste." A quote I adapted from the old commercial. You continue to touch many lives with your writing. That is cool! But you get in touch with your own Self, too, and that is the most important thing you can do! Thanks for the great sharing! ~Brian Logsdon, author of 100 Days of JJ series.
Unfortunately I did not have the pleasure of getting to know your father. I do however totally relate to the article subject of "surpassing" as my Mum died relatively young. I surpassed that age a few years ago. Having survived the loss of both her, my father and two younger siblings, I can concur that comparisons are both good and bad. Use them as a validation that you are on the right track to the life you are meant to live. Believe that both parents are enjoying seeing the "you" who you will become. We will all meet again someday and none of this life will matter much then.
What a heartfelt column. Comparing ourselves to others is never a good thing. But I also understand why you do it and why we all do it. Many of us, lack confidence and the ability to see our own accomplishments. I have never met you, but I can tell that you are smart, well spoken, and a great writer. We all do things on our own timeline. Your Dad would be extremely proud of all you have accomplished. Just remember that success is not always defined as buying a house, getting a degree, or material items. Success is making a difference in other peoples lives and leaving the world a better place. I think you are well on your way to that.
Thank you so much Kim. I really appreciate your kind words. You'd be surprised the difference a heartfelt comment like yours can make in someone's day, especially after they've put themselves out there with a pretty vulnerable column.
My Dad was well-known in Upper Sandusky. (Maurice Logsdon). I had older siblings who also cast a long shadow at USHS and beyond. I'll be attending my 50th reunion in August! Class of '74. I've written a few books that I know my Dad would have enjoyed. Mom, too. I'm about to pass the age my Mom died and will be lucky to reach the age my Dad passed (97). That voice inside our heads that is always asking "Do I measure up?" is just that. A thought. What I have found is that life is just meant to be lived. We make a difference by living our best life. And the self-judgment, though it never ends, has no value at all. "The Mind is a terrible waste." A quote I adapted from the old commercial. You continue to touch many lives with your writing. That is cool! But you get in touch with your own Self, too, and that is the most important thing you can do! Thanks for the great sharing! ~Brian Logsdon, author of 100 Days of JJ series.
Unfortunately I did not have the pleasure of getting to know your father. I do however totally relate to the article subject of "surpassing" as my Mum died relatively young. I surpassed that age a few years ago. Having survived the loss of both her, my father and two younger siblings, I can concur that comparisons are both good and bad. Use them as a validation that you are on the right track to the life you are meant to live. Believe that both parents are enjoying seeing the "you" who you will become. We will all meet again someday and none of this life will matter much then.
What a heartfelt column. Comparing ourselves to others is never a good thing. But I also understand why you do it and why we all do it. Many of us, lack confidence and the ability to see our own accomplishments. I have never met you, but I can tell that you are smart, well spoken, and a great writer. We all do things on our own timeline. Your Dad would be extremely proud of all you have accomplished. Just remember that success is not always defined as buying a house, getting a degree, or material items. Success is making a difference in other peoples lives and leaving the world a better place. I think you are well on your way to that.
Thank you so much Kim. I really appreciate your kind words. You'd be surprised the difference a heartfelt comment like yours can make in someone's day, especially after they've put themselves out there with a pretty vulnerable column.