Today is Tuesday already and Monday passed by quickly. The weeks are rolling by quickly and fall will soon be here. Our weather has already given us a preview of fall temperatures as it dipped into the 40's a couple of evenings and daytime highs in the 70's. It has been humid and cloudy on and off, but the rain showers have moved all around us. The yard is starting to look like straw and the need for mowing has come to a stop. It has been a strange summer as far as the weather is concerned.
The weather has a way of effecting our moods. I am a sunshine girl. I'll take it over rain and gloom any day. I like feeling happy and being surrounded by happy people. It makes you feel good if people smile at you or treat you with kindness. I am a believer that if you keep practicing gratitude and looking to the positive side of life, you can change your world. Sometimes we need help from others if we get in a funk. If you feel depressed please don't hesitate to ask for help. I have at times in my own life felt on the sad side, but I found out that with the help of trained professionals and a commitment to myself I can be happy. Sometimes we need a tune up just like our cars. Health care professionals can help your brain run smoothly with a tailored plan that meets one's own personal needs. Wouldn't life be beautiful if everyone took themselves in for regular tune up of their mind.
I had a comment last week in regards to my post about setting our personal differences aside. The comment was in regards to how people sleep at night after treating people badly. Well I guess in response to that comment, they must not have a conscience. They probably don't care how they treat others, because they are full of pain in regards to their own life. Perhaps they need a tune up. I have been there myself. Sometimes we all get a little tired or over worked and find that everything gets annoying to us. We need to have respect for our own bodies and step back and take a break. I think that most people who have taken the time to rest and look out for themselves will project a kind attitude to others. None of us are perfect and sometimes life throws us a curve ball. We either except that we need help to take care of our self, or we risk hurting others around us.
I know that for myself I have apologized to some people for my own insensitive remarks at times. We all have bad days. It is true that we remember the bad things in life or how poorly someone treats us. Try to change those thoughts by being positive and help others see you as a caring human being.
I guess the old saying is true that saying you are sorry will help mend a broken heart. It starts with yourself forgiveness and extends to all those around you.
I am not perfect and sometimes I find myself feeling sad, but what matters is that I know how to chase those blues away. I know how to say I am sorry and I know that I can not change others, but I can make the decision to walk away. It is up to each individual to take responsibility for their own actions. Live your life as exclamation and not a period. Your life can be filled with happiness when you take care of yourself.
So whoever left the comment, I hope you are at peace yourself and living a life of happiness. And to the people who treat us badly, we pray for them and hopefully they will learn to take care of themselves, so they can sleep peacefully also.
Life is beautiful and full of sunshine when we take care of ourselves !!
Elizabeth:)
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Monday, August 11, 2014
Grateful For Fun Weekends With Friends
It is Monday again already and I am grateful to be relaxing with Laney by my side. My husband and I had a fun filled weekend with friends. The weather was beautiful and it was a comfort to be surrounded by people that make us laugh and feel happy. We are grateful that we once again feel full of life. My husband was so happy and I felt so much at peace watching him enjoy life. We are looking forward to a lot more fun this month. The sun is not out today, but it is shinning down on us spiritually as we start a new week with more adventures to come.
In between all the fun I was shocked to hear another story of someone else that has been mistreated by a health care professional. I was taken back again to some painful memories of my own as I listened to their story. I tried to remain attentive and listen to their painful story as it was a very upsetting experience for the person. They began to cry as they spoke of how a doctor had treated them. I tried to offer my support by listening without crying myself. The spouse commented that he was displeased with the doctor and he was not going to let him treat his wife with disrespect. They walked away and found a new doctor who has helped them and it sounds like a happy ending. I pray for the person's continued good health. Once again it brought up painful memories for my husband and I, but we are much stronger now. We are able to talk about our own story and give support to others.
I wish that I did not have painful memories of my husband's own experience with his health care issues. We are able to handle the memories now without feeling that they are drowning us. We can talk now about the new direction our life is going in and we are planning for the future with some short term goals. We have learned to look at the positive things in our life. We have even found some things about my husband's cancer experience that we laugh about. My husband loves to re-enact an incident that happened at a doctor visit. It was funny now as we look back. Yes, my wonderful husband you are "The Man". You are my super hero.
As I continue to write today the sun is now coming out after a light rainfall. I am smiling as god is gracing us with another beautiful day. My husband will be happy if the sun continues to shine, so he can do the number one thing he likes this evening. He will be golfing. I will be relaxing and recharging for more fun adventures to come.
No one knows what tomorrow brings, but we can choose to live today. Take a moment to think of all that you are grateful for. Let go of the past, you can not change it. Focus on being happy right now and laugh a lot. I have found out that all that matters is that at this very moment we can choose to be happy. The future has not happened yet, so let go of any worry about it. Be grateful for all that is blessing you right now!
Laney reminds me all the time to relax. She is a good teacher. LOL!
Yes Laney is getting ready for a nap.
Her eyes are getting heavy. Hope no one disturbs her.
Life is beautiful !!!
Elizabeth:)
In between all the fun I was shocked to hear another story of someone else that has been mistreated by a health care professional. I was taken back again to some painful memories of my own as I listened to their story. I tried to remain attentive and listen to their painful story as it was a very upsetting experience for the person. They began to cry as they spoke of how a doctor had treated them. I tried to offer my support by listening without crying myself. The spouse commented that he was displeased with the doctor and he was not going to let him treat his wife with disrespect. They walked away and found a new doctor who has helped them and it sounds like a happy ending. I pray for the person's continued good health. Once again it brought up painful memories for my husband and I, but we are much stronger now. We are able to talk about our own story and give support to others.
I wish that I did not have painful memories of my husband's own experience with his health care issues. We are able to handle the memories now without feeling that they are drowning us. We can talk now about the new direction our life is going in and we are planning for the future with some short term goals. We have learned to look at the positive things in our life. We have even found some things about my husband's cancer experience that we laugh about. My husband loves to re-enact an incident that happened at a doctor visit. It was funny now as we look back. Yes, my wonderful husband you are "The Man". You are my super hero.
As I continue to write today the sun is now coming out after a light rainfall. I am smiling as god is gracing us with another beautiful day. My husband will be happy if the sun continues to shine, so he can do the number one thing he likes this evening. He will be golfing. I will be relaxing and recharging for more fun adventures to come.
No one knows what tomorrow brings, but we can choose to live today. Take a moment to think of all that you are grateful for. Let go of the past, you can not change it. Focus on being happy right now and laugh a lot. I have found out that all that matters is that at this very moment we can choose to be happy. The future has not happened yet, so let go of any worry about it. Be grateful for all that is blessing you right now!
Laney reminds me all the time to relax. She is a good teacher. LOL!
Life is beautiful !!!
Elizabeth:)
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