Sunlight resting on the calm glistening water
what a peaceful feeling.
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Saturday, November 22, 2014
Sun on the Water
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Monday, November 17, 2014
Quote of the Week
We find in ourselves the strength to overcome every obstacle, which is a good thing, because we also find in ourselves every obstacle. - Robert Brault
Once again we take a look at the insight and humor of Robert Brault. His quotes have appeared on Roses to Rainbows from time to time as I seek out words of wisdom, inspiration and humor. He is a freelance writer who has been contributing to various publications for over 40 years. He has recently published a book titled Round Up The Usual Suspects: Thoughts On Just About Everything.
Today we focus on our strength. Sometimes we think - I can't do that, or I'll never get through this (see last week's quote).
For many of us our problems stem from us turning minor setbacks into road blocks. However, within ourselves we have the strength required to see us through, to overcome life's bumps and change the road blocks back into merely minor setbacks.
In reality, though, not all of life's problems are just bumps in the road or minor setbacks that could have been changed or avoided by a different mindset, but we must still focus our inner strength to meet these challenges.
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Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Monday, November 10, 2014
Quote of the Week
On particularly rough days when I'm sure I can't endure, I like to remind myself that my track record for getting through bad days so far is 100%...and that's pretty good.
- Unknown.
You've all heard the expression about hindsight being 20/20. That usually refers to something that you should (or shouldn't) have done. Our old friends shoulda, coulda, woulda, and if only gather around, often making us look back with regret.
Here's a way that hindsight can make us feel better instead of longing for a do-over.
Whatever the situation, you will get through it. Why? Because you always do, and when you look back on the incidents or issues that caused such distress at the time, you see two things. First, you are here. You got through it. And second, it was not nearly as bad as it seemed, or maybe not as bad as it could have been.
Hindsight can provide a little insight into how your next jog in the road will turn out.
Please share your thoughts or stories in the comment section.
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- Unknown.
You've all heard the expression about hindsight being 20/20. That usually refers to something that you should (or shouldn't) have done. Our old friends shoulda, coulda, woulda, and if only gather around, often making us look back with regret.
Here's a way that hindsight can make us feel better instead of longing for a do-over.
For example, you're having a bad day, the boss yelled at you, someone ate your chicken sandwich and you just lost your last dollar in the vending machine. Or, your sitter called at the last minute to cancel because she has the flu and she sat for your kids yesterday.
Whatever the situation, you will get through it. Why? Because you always do, and when you look back on the incidents or issues that caused such distress at the time, you see two things. First, you are here. You got through it. And second, it was not nearly as bad as it seemed, or maybe not as bad as it could have been.
Hindsight can provide a little insight into how your next jog in the road will turn out.
Please share your thoughts or stories in the comment section.
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Friday, November 7, 2014
Tis The Season!
Tis the season! This phrase has many meanings. The Holidays are nearly upon us, but for those of us with trees, it is now leaf blowing/raking season as well. Remember when you could rake them up into a big pile and after an afternoon of running and jumping into them, you would rake them back into a pile and burn them? I guess some folks can still do that, but not us city-dwellers. Nope, we rake, blow or otherwise collect bushels and bushels of leaves to deposit at the street for the city to come by with their huge leaf-sucking machines and vacuum them up.
Now for a look at the more traditional season. That's right, Turkey Day is just around the corner. Christmas parades, tons of food, long siestas, and of course, football, team up to make the fourth Thursday in November, not just any day, but Thanksgiving Day.
I must one of the few people on the planet who doesn't get all wound up over a big Thanksgiving Day meal. It is a day that gives us license to make enough food to feed a starving army - to serve a half dozen people, and then eat as if we were that starving army. I realize that many gatherings are much larger, so just multiply by your gathering by a factor of 10 and you will have comparatively the same amount of food per person.
Thanksgiving also gives us license to eat as if it's our last opportunity to feed for the next year.
Picture this:
Frank: "I'm stuffed."
Bob: "I can't move...I can't even breathe."
Ron: "Alice, why did you let me eat so much?" [belch]
Then you hear a voice from the kitchen. "Does anyone want more pie?"
Frank: "Yeah, I'll take a slice."
Bob: "Me too!"
Ron: "Maybe just a small piece."
Do you hear conversations like this around your house after the big meal? It's like we become bottomless food pits, and despite all the moaning and groaning, we continue to pick away at the leftovers until they are secured in plastic take-home containers for us to recreate the feast the next day. No one walks away empty handed.
Guess what? Christmas is only 47 days away, and we can start all over again. Click here for an update on how long you have left to shop!
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Now for a look at the more traditional season. That's right, Turkey Day is just around the corner. Christmas parades, tons of food, long siestas, and of course, football, team up to make the fourth Thursday in November, not just any day, but Thanksgiving Day.
I must one of the few people on the planet who doesn't get all wound up over a big Thanksgiving Day meal. It is a day that gives us license to make enough food to feed a starving army - to serve a half dozen people, and then eat as if we were that starving army. I realize that many gatherings are much larger, so just multiply by your gathering by a factor of 10 and you will have comparatively the same amount of food per person.
Thanksgiving also gives us license to eat as if it's our last opportunity to feed for the next year.
Picture this:
Frank: "I'm stuffed."
Bob: "I can't move...I can't even breathe."
Ron: "Alice, why did you let me eat so much?" [belch]
Then you hear a voice from the kitchen. "Does anyone want more pie?"
Frank: "Yeah, I'll take a slice."
Bob: "Me too!"
Ron: "Maybe just a small piece."
Do you hear conversations like this around your house after the big meal? It's like we become bottomless food pits, and despite all the moaning and groaning, we continue to pick away at the leftovers until they are secured in plastic take-home containers for us to recreate the feast the next day. No one walks away empty handed.
Guess what? Christmas is only 47 days away, and we can start all over again. Click here for an update on how long you have left to shop!
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