Tuesday, September 3, 2013

7 Lessons

I am taking part in “The Write Tribe Festival of Words 1st to 7th September 2013"




1. Some things and people in life are not worth the time, effort, or the emotional investment needed to associate with them.   It is with a heavy heart when I finally give up on people, but if their prime objective in life is to cut me down and make me miserable I simply don’t need the negativity or the drama.  They can use their evil talents on someone else.

2. Live one day at a time.  I simply can’t worry myself about tomorrow.  I have no control over it.  For all I know I could be dead tomorrow.   My future will unfold as God intends and I will be grateful for each and every blessing He passes my way. 



3. Let God do the worrying for me.  For the longest time I would worry myself sick about everything.  Then one day I realized while reading my bible that God really wants us to unload our burdens on Him.  He wants to be a part of our lives and be connected with us.  I am constantly amazed how quickly he answers my prayers and sees to my every need…especially when I ask.  Most of the time my prayers are filled with thanking him for my blessings and asking for blessings for others. Very rarely do I ask for anything for myself.  When I do I am amazed how quickly He responds.


  
4. Laugh.  I have found that laughter makes a person feel better, makes life roll along so much easier, and the quality of life is greatly improved.  So I laugh out loud often even when there is nothing to laugh about, I still find something crazy to laugh about.  I have fun.  I crank my tunes and enjoy life. 




5. Over the years I have longed for friends.  I wanted more than anything to belong.  One day something really amazing happened.  I had an epiphany and realized I like me and I like my solitude, a lot!  I enjoy my own company.  There is nothing better than to be home alone with my tunes cranked, surrounded by my dogs, writing, reading, and just being me.  I don’t really need anyone else to do that.  I am often at my happiest when I am home alone, reading, writing, creating, and in tune with my own thoughts.  




6. You can only do your best.  Not everyone will like what you do, but the folks that do will out shine the ones that don’t.  If you do your best, you can walk away with your held high and feel accomplished.





7. No one is perfect!  Cut yourself some slack.  If you did your best, then you have nothing to be ashamed of.  Laugh it off, learn from mistakes, and try again tomorrow.  Celebrate those victories, no matter how small.  

24 comments:

  1. Love this, Kathy. Thanks for all the great advice and quotes, delivered with a fun dose of warmth and humour.

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    1. Writercat59, I am so pleased you liked it!! Most of those lessons I had to learn the hard way. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  2. Great advice! I know I worry and fret and overthink too much. Been trying not to but....

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    1. JoJo, it is really hard to do. It is hard to let things go but I feel so much better in the long run. Occasionally I will allow people to really hurt me. It will blind side me and I think of all the evil things I could say or do to get them back...but then I realize doing those things wouldn't help me feel better. So as hard as it is, I let it go and choose if possible not to respond. Sometimes it is more about me than about them anyways and I just need to get over myself and move on. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  3. Great advice and quotes! I love your delivery!
    Penny
    http://pennymcdanielspiritualguidance.blogspot.com

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    1. Penny, thank you for your kind comments and for stopping by. I am so happy you enjoyed my post. ♥

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  4. I can feel your will power in your writing. Lovely quotes and brilliant delivery....loved it a lot

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    1. Shellymona, I am so pleased you enjoyed it! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥

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  5. I don't know what write tribe is but I really enjoy the articles your write. very inspiring.

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    1. Carol, Write Tribe is a lovely website/group (http://writetribe.com/) where they provide motivation and support to bloggers and writers alike. They have the best writing challenges and inspiration on the internet in my humble opinion and I have learned so much from this talented group of wonderful people. I am honored to be among them. Often they even provide challenges while also providing a tutorial of a writing style to get you going. I am so pleased you are enjoying my posts. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your lovely comments! ♥

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  6. Some very important and wonderful learnings. Adopting them in our daily life will surely pave way for peace and calm, happiness and smiles. Glad that you have all this!! :)

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    1. Shilpa, they have certainly made for a happier and more peaceful life in my case. I like it that way. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  7. Yep. I knew a lady who just didn't like me. I never knew why but learned not to care because I didn't like her either.

    As for letting friends go, I did that to one of my best friends and a former bridesmaid. I got tired of always being the one to go the distance without being met half way.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/2013/09/wordless-wednesday-what-happened-to.html

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    1. Joyce, I have been in both situations. A little hard to do when family...but doable. It is sad, but necessary. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  8. Every single one of them resonate here. The first one dragged me right into the post. I have always been the sort to cut out people who can only fill my time with negativity - never saw the point in spending time on people who just do not vibe with me when there are so many others in the world.

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    1. Suresh, I am that way too. When I am done, I am done. I never look back. I am just awful in the ole forgiveness department. I think a part of me finally forgives enough to let go but is never quite stupid enough to "go there" again if you catch my drift. And really, why put up with their BS and be miserable trying? Life is simply too short. Thank you for stopping by and for your comments! ♥

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  9. Super post Kathy. I was nodding at every single one.

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    1. Suzy, I am so pleased you enjoyed it and could relate. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  10. I can relate with everything you have said here. I am very much same as you. :)

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    1. Me, it is so wonderful to find a kindred spirit!! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  11. respect time and live in the present the most important lessons to be learned...the early the better

    you can check out my post here-
    Karan - Brother

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    1. Karan, I agree. One day it will be your last and a person wants to leave this life with as few regrets as possible looking forward to rest and the next. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  12. Great advice Kathy. Cutting down people who pass only negativity and learning to love myself is something I have to work on :)

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    1. anditooblog, sometimes it is really hard when it is technically family you are cutting out but living without the drama makes it so worth it. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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