Life deals more rigorously with some than others. --Lewis F. Presnall
How often we think about a friend, He sure is lucky! And probably just as often we say to ourselves, Why did that happen to me? It's not fair! The truth is, life isn't always fair. We don't all get the same experiences, the same lessons. But we each learn what we need to learn in order to fulfill our destiny.
We have to learn to trust. Maybe a bike gets stolen or a friend moves away. It's not easy to accept such things as these, but we must all learn to understand and accept losses in our lives.
Perhaps we fail a test. The lesson we learn from this may be to study harder or to consider a different course of study in school. There are always reasons for why things happen, but we don't have to know them.
Can I trust in the lessons of my failures today?
JohnV said
Feb 11, 2005
Hi Rick,
The truth in this post wraps around me in many ways. I have the experiences of my past actions to draw understanding. It is difficult for me to objectively look at "me." I used to look with a defensive and justified view. It seemed that others were always to blame for why I reacted or did something. I felt the pressure to do anything just to get attention or acceptance. The trouble was. This was all about me anyway.
As I focus on what I can do in each day, I find acceptance of self. Through my HP I walk the path of experience for a greater understanding of "me." "We shall not regret the past, nor wish to shut the door on it." It shall become our greatest asset...This is my truth today.
Blessings, JV.
pjb235 said
Feb 11, 2005
Very, very difficult concept to swallow which probably means it's what I need to hear. Thx for the posts. - Pat B
amanda2u2 said
Feb 12, 2005
This is something I am working on also. Thanks for the post and the replies that give me some good perspective.
How often we think about a friend, He sure is lucky! And probably just as often we say to ourselves, Why did that happen to me? It's not fair! The truth is, life isn't always fair. We don't all get the same experiences, the same lessons. But we each learn what we need to learn in order to fulfill our destiny.
We have to learn to trust. Maybe a bike gets stolen or a friend moves away. It's not easy to accept such things as these, but we must all learn to understand and accept losses in our lives.
Perhaps we fail a test. The lesson we learn from this may be to study harder or to consider a different course of study in school. There are always reasons for why things happen, but we don't have to know them.
Can I trust in the lessons of my failures today?
Hi Rick,
The truth in this post wraps around me in many ways. I have the experiences of my past actions to draw understanding. It is difficult for me to objectively look at "me." I used to look with a defensive and justified view. It seemed that others were always to blame for why I reacted or did something. I felt the pressure to do anything just to get attention or acceptance. The trouble was. This was all about me anyway.
As I focus on what I can do in each day, I find acceptance of self. Through my HP I walk the path of experience for a greater understanding of "me." "We shall not regret the past, nor wish to shut the door on it." It shall become our greatest asset...This is my truth today.
Blessings, JV.
Very, very difficult concept to swallow which probably means it's what I need to hear. Thx for the posts. - Pat B
This is something I am working on also. Thanks for the post and the replies that give me some good perspective.
love in recovery,
amanda