Stuck in the middle

I can look back at my blog history and clearly see that I am most prolific in my writings when I am either very depressed or very happy.  When my mind is dwelling somewhere in the neutral zone, I lose interest in writing.  Lately I have been very focused and quite productive at work and completing home chores.  I also exercise, spend time with my family and pick up the dog shit.  And, I attempt to mentor, guide and assist a few select people that are struggling with life.  All the things that I believe a good man should do.  The challenge that many of us face, is in accepting that we are not the Huckstables and will probably never lip-sync as a family; rather, we we will experience varying degrees of simple pleasures and not a lot of euphoria.  I think we often yearn for what we perceive is missing in our lives and ultimately pursue interests that generally sabotage what is truly important.  Real happiness is realized when one can accept and appreciate the simple things in life.