I recently reacquired The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. I recall the song "To Zion". The chorus opens with "And now the joy in my world is in Zion". It made me think where my joy has been transferred to now that I am not just a Marine but a Grown Man.

Joy in My Life
I remember being an isolated child that did not appreciate or enjoy his life. Whatever could cause an inkling of fun or interest was always wanted, no matter what the consequenses. Now, I seem to also think about the aftermath of the event before I make a decision on what exactly I should do. As I get older and more mature, the decisions will also.

My priorities are still somewhat whacked. That is part of growing up. I am getting better. I recognize the fact that my family will not always be there for me and I must tend for myself while showing my family that I enjoy them as well as appreciate them. Life is a balancing act and even though you may want to have fun on one side of the beam, you learn that the fun last a lot longer when the beam is balanced between fun and responsibility