A frequent topic at our family dinners is "What superpower do you desire the most?" I love these conversations because I'm always armed with a stellar answer that I back up with amazing certainty. My sons consistently chose Strength (Sam) and Telekinesis (Jack), My sister and nephew Will firmly agree on Teleporting, and I have always chosen Time Travel.
Oh the beauty and mystique of Time Travel....I did my research early on. Back to the Future (Parts 1&2), Quantum Leap, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, and Occasionally as episode of Bewitched or Fantasy Island featured the elusive gift. You see, I understand the intricacies, the possible dangers, and awesome power. I get all tingly just thinking about it.
Sure, TT can be extremely useful when you slip on over to the future, gather important information like stock prices and winning teams, then return to use what you've learned for financial gain. (....Or cures for diseases, which I JUST THOUGHT OF NOW....So powerful.) Yet, when I get dreamy about it, I often think of traveling to the past for a re-do.
Yes, I have some regrets. Pretty average regrets and you won't talk me out of them. There's just a few things I'd like to change. Small things, really. Last night, I had one of those moments that reminded me of a regret, which lead to thinking about a few others. I found myself comparing the events and connecting the dots. It turns out that the only person I'm ever angry with or that I would ever try to manipulate is myself. If I could just go back and handle myself with the most integrity and self-respect, I'd feel ok.
Apparently, the technology for my beloved Time Travel does not exist yet. Until then, I think I'll take the advice I planned on giving young Suzet.
"Be loving and kind to yourself too. Make decisions with integrity, class, and self-respect.
You'll create your best possible scenario if you do."
Hey thanks, smart and older me!
Kindness of the Day: 2 letters. One to an old friend letting her know that I can see the changes she made in her life have made her happy. I love her and think she rocks. The second, to a former student telling her the stuff I wanted to tell young-me.
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