Paul Kilmon: A Life Illustrated in Words & Photos: Future

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)

Sunday, December 08, 2019

Future

Thoughts from my past, reworded for my future...

A Good Year: It’s that time of year when I take long walks alone to contemplate the past year. I guess you could say it’s my time to atone.

As I write this I’m wondering what makes a good year? Most people would mention family and friends. Not to sound dismissive because I cherish the many wonderful people in my life, and I do consider my friends my family, but it has to be more than that – well, for me, anyway.

The measurement of a good year is how you preserved what keeps you safe, happy and strong – the love you give to yourself. Self-love is vital to our well-being because it fortifies our self-esteem, giving us the confidence we need to move forward in the game of life. It’s what makes us seek out others, which helps us to build the bond of friendship in a more meaningful way, and with that we are less likely to take it for granted.

I know many who lack self-love, and I often see these individuals as depressed, living a humdrum life. Sadly, so many fall short of their dreams and desires, thus never living up to their potential, but I must digress here because I’m sure we’ve all had an isolated moment or two of hopelessness. I have! A reservoir of self-love will keep you safe. It’s kept me secure, for many, many years.

I’ve had some peaks and valleys in 2019, but everything in the middle – beautiful. I always nurture my hobbies and interests, and this year was no different. I feel fortunate, dare I say, blessed.

The high points of my journey I live over and over in my mind and in my heart because they were that good, bringing me infinite joy. As for the valleys – what can I say, there were days when I felt like I was crawling and begging for guidance, searching for answers that were not readily available, but through time and patience, and error, I did find what I was seeking, and I became a little stronger, and much wiser.

My year was filled with much love, and I’m thankful I can give and receive it without condition and with a whole heart. I am ready to say goodbye to 2019. I am looking for something different in 2020, hopeful for a new year filled with infinite possibilities. It's never too late to seek a new day – remember that, dear friends. Cheers! – paerki

"Walking through darkness with thoughts full of colors." – Prajakta Mhadnak

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