All I need in life is sustained happiness. When I’m happy, I have something worth living for. Oh sure, there will be some hard times and some unpleasant moments but overall, life is full of joy and gratitude when you have the foundation of love from another. All the trinkets that one could buy in this developed world are worthless when compared to the gift of sincere and undiluted love. Of all the things that could consume one’s time during their waking days, nothing compares to the simple moments shared with the one that makes you smile. This posting is a heartfelt thank you to my partner on this awesome journey called life.
Santa Fe, holy faith, sacred belief, the foundational essence that keeps you smiling each day; that’s what I think of Jeri, my wife. Part of the inspiration for this posting comes from the music video of the song Santa Fe by Beirut. I highly recommend watching, listening and hitting the replay button. Whoever or whatever serves this role in your life, hold on to it. Always remember how the simple smile is all you need to not only keep going but to enjoy life’s journey.
The video starts off with sadness, but there’s more. The protagonist is lifted from the depths of sorrow by his Santa Fe and life becomes worth living again. He remembers the sheer joy of just being with his Santa Fe, playing on the beach without a care in the world. He remembers the joy of sharing a simple meal with his partner and his friend. He remembers how grand moments in time can be when shared with the ones that make your life worth living. These moments are what make life…life. The love of another helps make life ever so vivid no matter the situation. Having a Santa Fe and being a Santa Fe are what allows one to keep finding the joy in even the hardest of situations. It also makes those high times feel as though you’re in an all-encompassing paradise.
Live in these moments. Remember these moments. Be inspired by these moments. Live…smile… laugh…love…remember.
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