Enter the Stream

Enter the Stream.

My 65th birthday has come and gone. It was not particularly stressful, as I am aware of how fortunate I have been. I am healthy. My wealth is my friends and family. By the way, thanks for all the wishes on various channels. My writing here today is Important. I am fortunate to be a Managing Partner at Vista Investment Partners, which gives me an built-in audience.

Thanks, also, to the people who have read my musings previously.

“Entering The Stream”, does lend itself to fishing. However, in this mood of reflection, it is more the idea of joining each other on this journey called life. I am lucky that I am here. When I was younger, the direction of my life was not good. In fact, I often say, ”I had no plan for 30!” Which was true. I was getting in some sketchy places, with some shady characters.  

My good fortune brought me into contact with some people who taught me a better way of living—a way that was and is consistent with my nature. This has led me to study ancient texts, many of which seem to have a common goal: to live fully, honestly, and virtuously.

For me, this also meant I had to cease fighting everyone and everything.

Where is the stream?

We are all in this together. We can do better. Let’s just get along. First, enter the stream…

My good fortune brought me to a career I Love. I get to work with and for people I Love, and I experience Love in so many areas of my life.

Fishing? On a good day with perfect temperatures, the best chance to get the trout to eat the fly is when the fly is going exactly the speed of the river. There is no drag against the current. Perfectly calm. Baam! That is how you catch the fish.

The market lesson? We are in a Bull market? Go with the stream…

Enjoy the day…R2