People try---
And just because they didn't succeed -
doesn't mean they didn't try.
They tried hard and they tried hard over and over again
and they tried hoping to make it.
We cannot judge why they didn't reach the outcome they had hoped for-
we do give credit for how hard they did try.
We must think of how hard they tried,
because they did-
People try---
And just because they didn't succeed -
doesn't mean they didn't try-
they did try.
I painted myself into the corner of a heartache,
I didn't know why.
But I knew one thing for sure-
I wasn't going to wait for the paint to dry.
So I got out of that corner
and didn't look back at the tracks I left behind.
With the distance of time there would be a better place for me to find.
Sometimes we have to wait-
like waiting for the drying of the paint-
Other times for our own good a different and new course is best to take.
By "concentrating on what is good"- we will know what to do-
For good will lead us as we follow through-
Deciding whether to wait---or-----to leave tracks in the wet paint on the floor,
and make the entrance into an exit door-
One way will seem better than the other without a doubt,
Telling us to wait----- or----- to get the heck out.
I was on a walk with an old timer when I was young.
We stopped to admire the grandness of a tree
The old timer then told me,
"The branches and size of what all we can see of this tree- it's true---that is the exact size of the root system that lies beneath the ground out of view".
I have thought of those words and I have applied them in a variety of ways,
For instance the anger and hate I see in the world today must have that big of a root system in place for such actions to be.
But, also, for all the good I see in the world today there is that size of a root system for the tremendous good I see.
So when they say "What is root of the problem?" I know our view is only part of the picture, a picture that has a hidden source, a hidden source that is holding it in place because it is the stronger force.
History is preserved for those who will come--
History is preserved for the next generation.
What we see today will be documented and show-
The future what they need to know
of how things went-
Because a good and accurate history was kept-
Proving --did we rectify, deny or even try,
All this History will tell and tell the reason why.
To answer the cry of wanting to know-which way to go_
For people to have justice and fairness for all, this is true History's call.
I have been told several times in my lifetime to "push through the pain"--
I know there are times to push through pain will make more endurance for next time--
But---I have to say ---that I do not push through pain--I "listen to it". In my opinion there are times for athletic or conditioning purposes to push through the pain but there are times to stop and listen to the pain. I say to "Listen to your body and be aware of your what it is telling you because you are the only one who really knows your body and you have nothing to prove until you know what is best for you to do.
With keeping with "the pearl" being the birthstone for the month of June-- and using this theme of surrounding an irritation or a discomfort with a built in self defense mechanism like of "the mother of pearl" substance that is released by the oyster bringing relief to the pain caused by a grain of sand --- then this process with time forms a beautiful pearl --- something so rare and hard to find has come to be;
It is painful for anyone to feel like they do not belong,
because "to belong" is an important connection to life.
But to feel like you don't belong doesn't mean that something is wrong,
IT MEANS YOU KNOW YOUR TRUE IDENTITY
AND YOU DON'T WANT TO BE WHAT OTHER PEOPLE WANT YOU TO BE.
To know your true identity shows you a path that only you can go.
A path that has a brighter and brighter way of individual growth to know.....so...
Surround feelings of not belonging,
with knowing and respecting your own true identity
and an enriching individual personalized connection to a wonderful life journey will come.
In my opinion;
To face fear takes courage-
To rise above fear takes bravery-
To overcome fear takes the highest rank of selflessness.
Such selflessness is of noble character and great virtue-
and gives all there is to give, no matter what.
How far is less than one half of an inch?
If a person is reaching for something and cannot reach it by just less than one half of an inch it seems too far away.
If a person missed having a life threatening injury by less than one half of an inch it seems too close for comfort.
How far is less than one half of an inch? It is too far or too close depending on the circumstance.
Isn't it something that the same words can mean total opposites? Time and circumstance determines the meaning for us.
In keeping with "the pearl" being the birthstone for June and using this theme to surround an irritation and a discomfort with a self defense mechanism like "the mother of pearl" substance surrounds the grain of sand to relieve the pain and then with time a beautiful pearl comes to be or a beautiful aspect of life will come.
Surround feelings of sadness with the facts for which we should be grateful and a joy for life will come.
Surround the things and people that are bringing you down with a changed environment that is non toxic and the lifting of your spirit to be new and vibrant will come.
Surround your declines with a plan to maintain what is left and improve upon it, with having choices along with support systems and a quality of life will come.
Surround doubt with faith, hope and love and a true assurance will come.
Surround uncertainty with what you know to be true and then a knowing of what to do will come.
Surround overwhelming unrealistic expectations with a knowing of time and physical limits guideline and a manageable balance of work and rest (that includes taking care of oneself) will come.
Surround confusion with common sense and staying within hearing distance of the voice of reason and a calmer atmosphere will come.
June is a special month for me because the pearl is the birthstone for the month. In fact, it was on a calendar the facts about the birthstone of the month is where I first read about the formation of the pearl inside the oyster. The pearl begins from having a discomfort that has to be lived with. The mother of pearl substance is released and covers (surrounds) the grain of sand that is causing the discomfort and with time this mother of pearl forms a valuable gem "the pearl" that is rare, unique and in itself very hard to find.
With that in mind I have used that thought as a base and expanded upon it for today's blog. Enjoy.
June 1, 2021
Surround yourself with beautiful hopeful thoughts and energy will come.
Surround your pain with forgiveness and healing will come.
Surround the negative with creativity and good things will come to be.
Surround yourself with knowing you are loved and the ability to live with what cannot be changed will come.
Surround anxiety with truth and peace will come.
Surround yourself with trust and and confidence will come.
Surround your strengths with ongoing improvement and success will come.
Surround yourself with believing you belong in the place your dreams, hard work and efforts have brought you and a lasting success will come.
Surround yourself with awareness and clarity will come.
