I've learned a fair amount over the last week or so. Who my real friends are - the ones that are always there and know when you need them - even if its just to chat and take your mind off shit. That my family is still always there - when I need them the most, however much it hurts, they still have my back. What a relief it is to get rid of something I thought was something I needed - even if it wasn't my choice. My stress level has dissipated, or at least shifted to a better kind - if that makes any sense. I've had much more time to think and realize once again what it truly important to me. I've been through my share of hard times, not to say this is any better or worse, but I think I can cope better now when the going gets tough. I've seen the true colors of people where I never expected to, or at least tried to overlook. I've been surprised, and not surprised at the same time. I know that a solid ground is really all it takes to be happy. Broke, tired, sad or jobless - there is still much more to life no matter how hard it gets. New opportunities arise and new doors open. Times change and we roll with the punches and climb back to the top. My family and my two best friends always pick me up. I try my best not to rely on anyone else, but its good to know that when I need to I don't have to worry. I've dropped an ulcer from my life and I feel new again. Like I can finally put it behind - however hard it may be to recover - and move on to something better. Yes I am smart. I've been through enough to realize that. No one man and no one thing will ever keep me down. Trying to says a lot about the other person. Maybe take some time to look in the mirror and be secure with yourself before you unleash your insecurities on someone else. The stronger mind will always win over the stronger body.
The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude to me is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than success, than what other people think, say or do. It is more important than appearance, gift, or skill. It will make or break a company...a church...a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past... The only thing we can do is play on the string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you... We are in charge of our attitudes.
- Charles Swindoll
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When you look back over the years of your life, it will not be marked by your "work". Rather, the love of your family and friends will be etched deep within your soul. You will mark the years of your life here on Earth by who you loved, how you loved, and who loved you. You will recall your darker moments when people proved to you who they are and who you always believed them to be. You will remember the people that taught you lessons that you werent so sure you wanted to learn in the first place, but became a better person because of it. Your years will be marked by the laughter of your son, the embrace of a long time friend, and the comfortable silence with those who love you the most. It seems that in the everyday moments of our life, we can easily forget that which matters the most. It is in the moments when we are truly feeling the weight of life bear down on our shoulders that we realize the true meaning of it all. It is then that we are able to stop, take a look around, and remind ourselves what this thing called life is all about in the first place.
There is no question that in you I now see such relief, such playfulness, such love that I now realize has been disquised for quite awhile. I hope this new journey leads you to a place that you are able to sustain all that you are in this moment. Isnt it amazing how something can have such a profound impact on our very souls and we have no freakin idea? Your strength and courage are an inspiration to me and as always, I cherish the opportunity to love and support you through times like this.
"What is faith? It is the confident assurance that something we want is going to happen. It is the certainty that what we hope for is waiting for us even though we cannot see it up ahead"
I had little mini tears flowing from that response. ITs all so true and extremely well said - I can't even comment.
Try not to show my up on my own page anymore ;)
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