We all have many changes in our lifetime that we deal with. Some are good and some are bad. Ups and downs. Most of us have re-invented our lives a few times. It could be from anything. Marriage - divorce. Job/career changes. Having children. Loss of loved ones. Moving to new locales.
We fall down - we get up and dust off - we fall down - we get up....... repeat, repeat, repeat.
It takes a lot of work. Life is work! If you want to gain the good things and enjoy the wonderful things and have great relationships - it takes work. We each work hard to build out little slice of the world and have happiness and peace.
Things happen that we have no control over, that is true - but we can handle how we react and behave. Sometimes things happen that just plain suck. We can wallow in our pain and sadness or we can get up and make the best of the situation we have been given. It is up to us!!!
In all these life changes we see, we have to learn new things and new ways, we have to become more independent, we may have to become more self sufficient. We have to grow. Is it easy?? NOPE!
Nothing worth having is easy - it is work. It is worth the work.
You will get tired and feel defeated. You will get sad. You will get angry and upset. You will feel these things at some point in life. It is OK - we all do it.
BUT - remember - when you can move forward a little and make a new accomplishment happen, you will smile! You feel a bit of peace and happiness. THAT my friends is what makes it all worthwhile.
Every day that you are given is a gift - make the most of it. I know many people are going through bad things and have worries and problems. Sadly, that is part of life. We truly wouldn't appreciate the BEST days if it weren't for the bad ones.
There will be new BEST days for sure. Not the same as the old best days - but best days none the less.
Despite all the wickedness, sickness, poverty, and uncertainty there is in the world - there is still GOODNESS around every corner. Hunt for it, find it, and enjoy it.
Life is precious and one of or greatest gifts - LIVE and SMILE.
**PS - I know there are others so tired of all the negativity in the news and media - just like myself and I want you to know you aren't alone. I just want my little corner to maybe lift someone and be positive.
Let us spread love and joy together!
HUGS
Today's horrible news: Friends of mine are a mixed marriage. Their children these last 2 weeks have been threatened, told they were now slaves, were told their parents would be murdered and then they would be sexually assaulted and killed. This family is devastated. How can this happen in 2021?
ReplyDeleteIf anyone doesn't support this family, they are part of the problem of racism. (The twins are 12 and their 3rd child is 9). I cannot begin to imagine the conversation in their home this week. My heart is breaking for them.
I'm asking everyone for prayers for this beautiful spiritual family.
I'm so sorry to hear this..not sure what's going on that people feel ok being this way. My Prayers are going up for that family.
DeleteELLE - Oh my goodness - prayers going out for this family. That is horrible and not acceptable in any way. Peace and love is what we all need to work for - not negativity and strife.
DeleteI am so sorry that those children or even the parents having to go through that.
Please tell your friends how much you love them and appreciate them and PLEASE let them know there are MANY who wish them the best life ever!!
DeleteElle, I am so sorry. This is so wrong! I am praying for your friend's family.
DeleteSuch a peaceful message Cheryl. I'll be back to read it again, I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteSO true about the ups and downs. It's crazy how one day is boring and depressing and then the next day will be a great and exciting day. Most of it has to do with our own attitude.
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You betcha. We control ourselves - now we don't control the outside world - but how we react most absolutely.
DeleteSo true! We gained so much peace when we turned off the news. It's been months now and we do not miss it.
ReplyDeleteYep - same here. Only local news for a few minutes to see the weather and local happenings and then it is off.
DeleteI don't miss it a bit!
A beautiful message, Cheryl. Reminds me of that song by the Carters, Keep on the Sunny Side.
ReplyDeleteThere's a dark and a troubled side of life
There's a bright and a sunny side too
Though we meet with the darkness and strife
The sunny side we also may view
Keep on the sunny side, always on the sunny side
Keep on the sunny side of life
It will help us every day, it will brighten all the way
If we'll keep on the sunny side of life
Let us greet with a song of hope each day
Though the moments be cloudy or fair
Let us trust that the Savior always
Will keep us every one in His care
Keep on the sunny side, always on the sunny side
Keep on the sunny side of life
It will help us every day, it will brighten all the way
If we'll keep on the sunny side of life
Oh, the storm and it's fury broke today
Crushing hopes that I cherished so dear
Storms and clouds will in time pass away
And the sun again will shine bright and clear
Keep on the sunny side, always on the sunny side
Keep on the sunny side of life
It will help us every day, it will brighten all the way
If we'll keep on the sunny side of life
Thank you for posting that. I love that song and it is soooooo true.
DeleteThanks!
Open the gift you are given every single day. Bless you for this post, such an important reminder. As you may know, I am with you in your message.
ReplyDeleteYes mam - I love that. It IS a gift.
DeleteToday, I think we just all need some little reminders once in a while - that there are good people around. I do believe I have a bunch of them here!!!!!!!
Blessings
Every single day is a gift! A person wouldn't fling a birthday or other special occasion gift back to the giver. (Well, I take that back...the Urban Farmer's mother would give gifts back to the giver.) I find myself throughout the day saying, "thank you Father, you are so good to me".
ReplyDeleteI follow several devotional blogs and this one spoke to me this morning. https://landofhoneyblog.blogspot.com/2021/04/things-i-pray-for-my-community.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+LandOfHoney+%28land+of+honey%29
Lots of characters and letters here but it is a good post. I felt it was appropriate considering Miss Elle's comments. Thanks to Belinda for posting the song...it's a dandy! Not only are the lyrics wonderful but it has a happy tune.
Yes in-deedy each day is a gift, just as each person is. I will check it out - thanks.
DeleteI just wish ALL the world was more loving and kind
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ReplyDeleteBack at you dear!!!
DeleteThank you, inspiring words
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You are welcome.
DeleteThank you for the post. It's always nice to be reminded that even with all it's problems and there are many, life is worth living. And let's face it, we are only given one life, so enjoy it. My husband says the same thing "everyday is a gift"
ReplyDeleteYes mam, it is worth living every day. It is short and like you said - we only get get one - so do it good every day!!
DeleteLovely post, thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
DeleteThank you sincerely for this post Cheryl.
ReplyDeleteYou lifted my spirits and my day by your words.
I sent it to a dear friend in the UK who is undergoing a very hard time after some dental work. She is most thankful for your inspirational words and said it helped her very much.
Pam in Texas.x
You are more than welcome. I am so happy it helped someone today. We all need to know there is so much more to life than worry and hate.
DeleteHope your friend is feeling better. Bless you both.
It helps me tremendously to know there are like-minded people out there. And, yes, why, oh why?!?! listen to the news? Get up and do something productive! That helps me a lot.
ReplyDeleteTake care~
You are so right. I get super charged and excited when I see how many feel the same way. It always gives me a boost!
DeleteYep - weather it is - then off.