I was doing my regular reading this morning and this little scene played clearly in my head, so I decide to share with you since it sounds much like things l I have said many times over. Enjoy your weekend. Benjamin Franklin pointed out that, "The U.S. Constitution doesn't guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up to it yourself."
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When I travel on business, I like to talk to the taxi drivers who take me from the airport to my hotel, or to a convention center, or to a restaurant. Taxi drivers are often immigrants with interesting personal histories and unusual cultural backgrounds. I ask them how long they've been in America, how they chose which city to live in, and what they like best about where they live. Of course, I also ask them for advice on good local restaurants and any special attractions they'd recommend to a visitor. I've had some great experiences on my travels, thanks to the advice of taxi drivers!
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Very nice story, I'm glad you shared it, I have a friend That should read this. Thanks
Noemi - By and large I have been happy to have me with me where ever I go. My last great adventure began six years ago with my move Sandy Utah from Queensland, Australia. I can do a virtual tour of North America by reading ActiveRain posts, yours included. Thanks for the statement of this wisdom.
That Taxi Driver, had time to think about it while waiting for fairs, he was smarter then the average person.
So true but so many people are unhappy because they are chasing happiness through things.
That was a nice story and I never thought of it that way thanks for sharing and a toast to the taxi driver.
Well said, Noemi, and thank you for sharing this wisdom. If you're not happy with yourself, there's no home that can make you happy.
Noemi,
What a great story. All of us could learn a lot from this drivers' philosophy. Active Rain and the other blogging agents never cease to amaze me with how much positive influence you have on my life. Thanks so much for sharing this story.
I would be proud of the question you asked because it it allowed you learn something. That what a good question with a good answer should do.
Yesterday I attended a memorial service for a friend of my husband's. It was held on his property in the woods and clearings on Whidbey Island. Richard was truly a man who lived in his heart as all his friends and family attested. Now I hear it from Noemi today. I get the message...Thank You.
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