What’s it Worth?

Sometimes the little things can make a big difference. I recently purchased a throttle lock for my bike being I don’t have cruise control and it is more than worth the $23 it cost! It’s easy enough to stretch my left hand and fingers while I’m riding if I need to but it’s not something I could do too easily with my right hand, until I got this handy little gadget. Now on longer rides if my right hand or fingers need a brief repositioning or stretch I can do it while I ride as well. It’s such a simple little item, but very worth it and I’m so thankful to have it.

Riding along today I came upon a motorcycle wreck. I didn’t see any marks in the road or another vehicle, just a crashed bike on the other side of a ditch along the road. There was a state trooper on the scene looking at the bike and it appeared whoever was in the wreck was no longer at the scene unless he or she was in a nearby house. That can be a very sobering sight when you’re riding believe me. I’m a very cautious rider anyway, but I think I may have been even more so after seeing that. As I was cruising along the beautiful winding country roads and thought about that wrecked bike, it got me thinking about what really matters and what’s really worth it. I have no idea if the person(s) on the bike were injured or not but either way, it made me think a little deeper. Sometimes we may get into disagreements with friends, family, and coworkers about things, but how many of those disagreements are really worth it?

If we really think about it, most of them are probably not about things that truly matter in the scheme of things. I used to be one of those people who was up for a “good argument ” and would keep it going trying to prove my point. The past several years that’s not been the case. I don’t need to have the last word nor do I feel I need to prove my point in many cases, it’s just not worth it. What’s worth more, having the final say or having peace in your heart and mind? I prefer personal peace. I’ve had people close to me in the past say, “Well you used to agree with me.” No, I didn’t agree, I just chose to not argue and to have peace inside and let them think they were right if that’s what they chose. You cannot win an argument with some people so there’s no point in stressing about it, I just let it go. Of course it depends on the subject matter, but in most cases it’s just not worth it. I read a book many years ago called, “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, and it’s all Small Stuff.” In reality, so much of it is just small stuff. If it’s not going to matter a year from now, maybe it shouldn’t matter now.

There are a few subjects I will always stand up for; my belief in God, my family, freedom of speech, and my right to bear arms are a few.

I know there are those who do not believe in God and Jesus and that is their choice. I do believe and will not back down on this subject. I don’t force my beliefs on anyone, but I will share with anyone who wants to know more. If you’ve read any of my previous ramblings, you know where I stand and that my rides are one of my deepest connections with Him and with this beautiful country He created that I am blessed to be able to see and enjoy on 2 wheels. I love to see the elegant deer eating in the fields, the cows standing in ponds to cool down, the birds as they swoop down for food. I love to feel the crisp cool breeze as well as the warm baking sun and even the rain as it falls because it all makes me feel alive. To me those are the things that are worth it. You can’t feel those things in a car or truck. I have always loved being out in nature over being inside and riding just allows me to capitalize on that.

I guess we all have to decide for ourselves what’s worth it to us. Whatever is worth it to you, do what you can to be at peace. Don’t allow this crazy world we live in to steal your joy. We are only here on earth for a short time, make it worth it. Stand up for what you believe, go for that ride, spend time with those you love while you still can, it’s worth it and so are you.