"Starting over from zero changes your ambitions. Instead of fantasizing about winning the lottery, you ask yourself, 'Do I own socks? A toothbrush? Do I have a shirt that's not covered in blood?'" - from Sandman Slim (stolen from John Rabon's status update - note the link is to my favorite post of his at Eat My Blog)
And on the same day I read:
"The other day I was standing in line at the grocery story and I overheard the man behind me complaining about having to wait in line... and I couldn't help but to wonder just how often we take our blessings for granted?" from Amy at Building the Blocks. Click on the link to truly understand what she is saying.
Perspective.
John and Amy have never met. Probably never will. Yet, I consider both friends. They are separately taking on massive mountains in their lives. Have tremendous respect for them. Cling to what little time I ever get with them these days. Love them. Use the same words to describe both: real, empathic, controversial, strong, discerning, sincere, affable ...
Perspective.
(photo by Kasia Petlak, used with permission)
6 comments:
Amy's posts always rock me to the core. "God, what do you want for ME? What do you want ME to do?" That prayer has been on my heart a lot lately.
Blessings!
Hannah
And people struggling to find loved ones in the devastation of the storms from last night, that puts perspective on life too. :-/
I adore you my friend. :)Thank you for your example of BEING that blessing to others.
Wow. There goes me complaining about how much I hate my job. Y'know, the one I still have. That pays me more than I need to have food, shelter, and extras that others can't even imagine. Yeah. Here I am, remembering to be grateful.
Excellent post! I want to remember to feel grateful every moment in my life.
I also read or heard that when you don't know what to do you can ask:
"Where would you have me go? What would you have me do? What would you have me say? And to whom?"
And you instantly get the answers. The more we practice that connection with God/the universe/whatever we want to call it, the clearer we hear the answers.
- Mariza
http://myownversion.com
Thanks I needed that...Guess I am NOW going to wrap up and put away the full service tea/pity party I was about tho throw myself...sheesh ya party pooper!...Thanks for the Perspective woman!
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