When I open my front door to let in the fresh air and sunshine, I can't help but be prepared for the attack of the flies. They seem to be everywhere these days. They are buzzing in my windows at home. They are at the restaurant where I eat. Every once in a while, they even take a car ride with me. Then, as I walked along the sidewalk in a Dallas neighborhood this past Saturday, I saw a group of flies all nestled on what had to be the largest turd EVER. I wanted to barf.
Once my disgust subsided, I began to ponder the life of a fly. Yes, I'm strange like that. I thought to myself that here is an insect, a being, if you will, that is constantly hunted and swatted at. Some of them narrowly escape instant death while others are not so lucky. They spend their lives feeding on things that would make even the most macho of men gag. They are hated. They are despised. They have been labeled by society as one of the worst creations. There are entire industries built upon the effort to wipe them out. Even with all of world conspiring against them, they find a way to leave their mark. They find a way to survive. They literally make the best of a shitty situation.
That's when it occurred to me that we should all strive to be a little more like flies. Obviously I'm not advocating a literal application here, but think about it... Obstacles don't really matter to a fly. Their persistence is unmatched. They find ways to survive and prosper all while working with the worst resources in life. There is something to be said for trying to find parallels in strange places.
The Bottom Line:
The next time life hands you a gigantic pile of shit, make a shit sandwich and keep on dodging the fly-swatter at all costs! With a little fly-like determination, anything is possible!
