I am being reminded more of what I can have power to change,and what I need to surrender.I am very grateful for the light you continue to share.Oh,and please give those precious young one's a hug for me.♥️😊🌟
All my life I worked toward goals and now find myself struggling with whether or not it was worth it. I don’t remember the goals now, but I do remember the times I spent with my kids. I don’t remember where the salary and investments went, but I do remember the family times.
I have a saying I tell to my old guy, which he loathes when we are picking our way the a patch of hawthorn brambles: “The way will open before us.” As much as he hates me to say it, it has almost always worked out, at least so far.
The way will open before you. It’s how the universe works.
Thanks, Switter. I hear you and I’m learning. I know there was a time when I thought my life was all about me and how hard I worked to make things happened. I didn’t trust the universe. I didn’t understand that stuff happened, that life unfolded as it was going to, and that the bravest thing a person can do is accept the world as it is. I’m learning to practice that.
Thanks for reading and for adding to the conversation. You often give me much to think about and/or feel deeply about.
Those little faces mean pure joy, no doubt about it.
I don't think a year is wasted if you have not reached some goal. I'd rephrase that, as goals being mostly artificial, have I learned something from passing time and felt useful and peaceful?
They ARE joy. Maybe most human beings are joy when they are so young? How do we lose that? That’s rhetorical. Sadly, I know how we lose the joy.
Maybe my goal for the year ahead is simply to pay attention and to stay curious. And always treat people and the world with kindness. 🤷♀️Maybe that’s enough?
How precious you must be to them as they are to you. You won’t waste the year! Choose wisely because they will occasionally be sick, have special events, grandparent days,, field trips. As their #1 Fan you will be there.
Great advice! I will definitely keep flexibility in mind when I am looking ahead. I might not “accomplish “ a lot but I have a feeling that it will be a valuable year just the way it unfolds. 🤷♀️
Good point, Michael. I think that’s true . I just want to learn to do the best I can with what I have been given. I don’t want to throw away opportunities. On the other hand, I am always learning so how can that effort be wasted?🤷♀️
Thanks for reading and commenting - and the restack!
Such precious children shared here ♥️.
I am being reminded more of what I can have power to change,and what I need to surrender.I am very grateful for the light you continue to share.Oh,and please give those precious young one's a hug for me.♥️😊🌟
Thank you for your kind comments, Nancy. Your remarks are always so kind and encouraging . YOU shine a light on the world all the time.
♥️ UNITED WE STAND dear one🌟♥️!
I hope you’ll be doing more painting for one thing!
I do too, Bruce! I have a million images in my head that I want to see if I can put on paper/canvas. Maybe I’ll have the nerve to post one here?🤷♀️
Thanks for reading and commenting!
You’re welcome, Gracie!
All my life I worked toward goals and now find myself struggling with whether or not it was worth it. I don’t remember the goals now, but I do remember the times I spent with my kids. I don’t remember where the salary and investments went, but I do remember the family times.
I have a saying I tell to my old guy, which he loathes when we are picking our way the a patch of hawthorn brambles: “The way will open before us.” As much as he hates me to say it, it has almost always worked out, at least so far.
The way will open before you. It’s how the universe works.
Thanks, Switter. I hear you and I’m learning. I know there was a time when I thought my life was all about me and how hard I worked to make things happened. I didn’t trust the universe. I didn’t understand that stuff happened, that life unfolded as it was going to, and that the bravest thing a person can do is accept the world as it is. I’m learning to practice that.
Thanks for reading and for adding to the conversation. You often give me much to think about and/or feel deeply about.
Those little faces mean pure joy, no doubt about it.
I don't think a year is wasted if you have not reached some goal. I'd rephrase that, as goals being mostly artificial, have I learned something from passing time and felt useful and peaceful?
They ARE joy. Maybe most human beings are joy when they are so young? How do we lose that? That’s rhetorical. Sadly, I know how we lose the joy.
Maybe my goal for the year ahead is simply to pay attention and to stay curious. And always treat people and the world with kindness. 🤷♀️Maybe that’s enough?
Thanks for reading and adding to the convo, Dave.
Nothing ever goes to wáste. 🙂
How precious you must be to them as they are to you. You won’t waste the year! Choose wisely because they will occasionally be sick, have special events, grandparent days,, field trips. As their #1 Fan you will be there.
Great advice! I will definitely keep flexibility in mind when I am looking ahead. I might not “accomplish “ a lot but I have a feeling that it will be a valuable year just the way it unfolds. 🤷♀️
Thanks for reading and commenting, Michele.
Probably just where you should be
Good point, Michael. I think that’s true . I just want to learn to do the best I can with what I have been given. I don’t want to throw away opportunities. On the other hand, I am always learning so how can that effort be wasted?🤷♀️
Thanks for reading and commenting - and the restack!
How blessed we are who have trusted with the grands. How precious that season of life. And so very very short. 😌❤️😯