As a child I was taught the Golden Rule- to treat other people the way I want to be treated. I learned this from having a big family. As the eldest of six children I always had to lead by example and try to keep the roar down! My mother instilled most of my values; I can only aspire to be like her.
It can be a challenge to remember our favorite bits of good advice when not feeling well, so let's share with each other favorite words of wisdom, advice or encouragement! What are your favorite words of wisdom? Who did you learn them from?
My Dad intensely disliked gossip and always taught us that if we could not say something good about someone, not to say anything at all! Look on the bright side was also a favorite of his!
My Dad was an avid antique collector, and my mom liked most of what he would drag home, but he came home with a Victorian print that said 'work out your own salvation', and would point to it when things would get a little heated between them, one day it just disappeared, never to be seen again! ha! Guess it got 'worked out'! LOL!
I have seen your work here and find it hard to believe that you would act badly under pressure, however it is very likely that you were battling more than one illness at the time, and may not even have realized it!
We evolve with illness, but still have bad days, still look back on things and wish we had acted differently! It;s growth!
Great story and words of wisdom SK! Thank you for sharing some about your dad, he sounds like he was wise and grounded. I used to work in an antique mall (in the café) and loved to walk around checking out the wares. I bet you love the same!
I agree with your dad's words of wisdom, and always remember that when we utter bad words about another it will come back to haunt us!
I love those words dkel, so true. There is always something new around the corner that may open our eyes and abolish assumptions.
I agree with SK you seem to be pretty good under pressure, we are all proud of you for all you do here. It can be a challenge to be there for others without being judgmental or impatient, but you come through with flying colors, friend.
Understood, Richard. Hope that fog clears soon! Do you think brain fog is your worst symptom? I have been having trouble expressing myself and keeping thoughts in order. Hoping that if I stay busy it won't be as noticeable!
I completely agree dancermom, thank you for sharing those words. I try to never have regret over past mistakes because a lesson was always learned. I like "repent in leisure" that is a funny point.
good thought.... might add that when we make plans and include God... then He is pleased...) this is not a religious statement ... just a God statement...) just sayn...)
Interesting thoughts LostGirl and Richard. I think about the fact that know matter what, there is a certain destiny to what happens to us. Do we really have free will or are our actions manifestations of a grand plan? Much food for thought!
can we get into that here??? if not... where good discussion topic... love that kind of stuff... helps clear out the brain fog... and believe me ... I NEED HELP!!!!!
Richard, when I think of all the people I have met and befriended here on the networks, and ponder that I would never have met any of them if my son had not had an avm, it does give me food for thought. What would I be doing with myself? Who would my friends be? It would be a different life, to be sure.
I agree Richard and dancermom, many of us have so much in common and have gotten very close. I imagine some level of divine manifestation has happened. I don't know where I would be without all of you, which I thank each of you for.