Paul Kilmon: A Life Illustrated in Words & Photos: Monday's Musings

Welcome!

Through my writing, photography, career, and personal challenges, you will discover I am just like you, a person on a journey. My goals are simple, to be healthy and happy. You will learn I have many interests. The driving force for all I do is communication, the sharing of ideas and my passion for laughter. It really is the best medicine and a great stress reducer.

I consider myself a down-to-earth guy, who is just making it up as I travel through life, adding a virtual laugh track here and there to amuse others and myself. I have a friendly personality, which is expressive, warm, upbeat, fun, and positive. I love meeting new people. I thrive on communication, organization, diversity, creativity, and laughter. – Paul Eric Kilmon (paerki)

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Monday's Musings

A Beautiful Day

Monday was the day to be outdoors, if only for a few moments – blue sky, sunshine and gentle breezes, but never cold. The temperature was perfect. It felt like spring to me. A new season is just around the corner (8 days, 21 hours). I’m ready! How about you? The photos in this post are from yesterday’s early evening hike on the Stony Run Trail. Enjoy! – paerki

Going The Distance

I really do appreciate my me time, content to shut off the world, and as much as I love my friends, I think breaks are imperative to keep the relationship thriving and strong. Some might disagree, but for me that is essential for joyful living.

Whether it’s in my personal life or with my career, I always go the distance because it’s very seldom you’ll find me biting off more than I can chew. I think all of us have good intentions, but very few accept their limitations, and we must because when we don’t, we create animosity, confusion and most of all frustration for all parties involved.

On a more personal note, spring is almost here and I’ll want to be outdoors as much as I can. I prefer a trail to sitting in a movie theater, a walk on the beach to look at the sky to an indoor concert, and with that said, to some very cool friends, I want you to join me on all my adventures, but if you can’t go the distance, know that I don’t need your good intentions because they clip the wings of someone who was meant to soar and explore the great outdoors. It’s important to go the distance, if you can... And I can! (For anyone who is upset by this, don’t be. Just accept that sometimes we each need to move alone, at our own pace.) – paerki

What would life be like without memories? It’s fair to say, there would be no life at all. Memory is our communication, reason, coherence, our action and more importantly, our feeling. Memories create our path in life, developing our psychology and leading us emotionally.

One of the best ways to create and store memories is with video. These simple effortless little snippets of time create diaries and become perpetual time capsules, which justify our walk on earth, telling all with great enthusiasm… I was here! I mattered! I lived! Please, don’t forget me.

Share your views, thoughts and opinions in the written word. Snap photographs so your eyes can travel back in time, remembering the happy and sad moments that made you the person you were, are and became in life. But, whenever possible, capture video to enhance the memories you leave behind, so that others may pass the essence of your life on to future generations. – paerki

I love photographs! They have this amazing ability to tell stories of fun places, special moments, memorable events, and exciting places. They give us reason to pause and remember friends, family, coworkers and so many others. One photograph can conjure up a flood of memories taking us on a journey. They help us remember the past, enjoy the present and ponder the future.

On a cold and rainy day I love sitting in my living room with a roaring fire, a glass of wine, classical music playing in the background and my many photographs scattered about me. I love sifting through what I call my special collection, which refers to my favorites. They remind me of the saddest and happiest moments of my life. They remind me of challenges and overcoming.

My large collection of images are a testament to a life lived. Life happens all around us so it’s important to collect special memories, and what better way than with a photograph. – paerki

It’s hard to believe I’ve been blogging for more than 12 years. This art form has allowed me to showcase and express my creativity. It has bolstered my confidence (not that is was lacking). At times it has been therapeutic, but more than anything it has given me a much deeper view of the world and how I see myself in it.

I use my insights as a barometer for self-change, which helps me reconcile the past, adapt to the present and navigate carefully into the future. I have enjoyed the roller coaster ride of thought as my hands write it and my eyes see it. As always, I hope you can relate to my stories, appreciate my views, savor the wisdom, reflect on the concepts and, more than anything, respect my friendly and genuine interest in connecting with others.

Find you own voice. Think about writing your own blog. Learn your style, share your views and open a whole new world of possibilities for you and your readers-to-be.. – paerki