I got this in an email today. I always loved reading Erma Bombeck's writings. I read this one years and years ago and got it in an email today...
IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck
I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the
earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.
I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it
melted in storage.
I would have talked less and listened more.
I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was
stained, or the sofa faded.
I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and
worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in
the fireplace.
I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble
about his youth.
I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my
husband.
I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a
summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.
I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains.
I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and
more while watching life.
I would never have bought anything just because it was practical,
wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.
Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have
cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside
me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.
When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said,
"Later. Now go get washed up for dinner." There would have been more "I love you's" More "I'm sorry's."
But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every
minute...look at it and really see it... live it and never give it
back. STOP SWEATING THE SMALL STUFF!!!
Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's
doing what.
Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who do
love us.
Last week I subscribed to receive motivational messages emailed to me everyday. I love getting them! They're a great pick me up and I look forward to reading them. I can't remember the website name, but I'll find it I'll post it here when I figure out which of the messages I want to share...they're all uplifting!
Until then,
Jane
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Heard this today...
...and it really struck a chord...
"You're damned if you don't...
You're damned if you do...
So go ahead and life your life
Whatever way works best for you!"
More on the way...
Jane
"You're damned if you don't...
You're damned if you do...
So go ahead and life your life
Whatever way works best for you!"
More on the way...
Jane
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Peace
It does not mean to be in a place
where there is no noise, trouble or hard work.
It means to be in the midst of those things
and still be calm in your heart.
Do you feel peace today?
Do you feel peace ever?
Some days I feel peace and other days I question it...
I feel peace today at home with my kids and my husband. There is noise all around us...music blaring from my daughter's room, football on the game cube, an argument developes between the kids every now and again.
But for the most part I LOVE the noise because it means we are together...where we should be. Someday soon these days will be gone and the kids will be grown and on their own. That stage of my life will be quiet constantly and I will miss these days. So for now I choose to cherish the noise...even if it drives me crazy!!
So my life is crazy, but peaceful...at least for today!
Take care,
Jane
Saturday, April 14, 2007
I think I'm finally getting it...
Years ago...way back before I was even married...I read "A Return to Love" by Marianne Williamson. It was helpful to me back then and I never forgot the basic point of the book...God is Love. Yes I've heard the saying millions of times throughout my life, but when I read her book it really shed a new light on that saying. God is not this man up in the clouds watching every move I make and deciding if I am good or bad.
God is essentially that thing we call 'Love'.
God is parental love.
God is the love you feel for your spouse.
God is the love you have for your family and friends.
The joyful feeling that bursts out of your heart when you feel blissfully happy...maybe you just spent a few moments admiring a sunny beautiful day...maybe you just made your first sale from your new business...maybe you just heard a beautiful song on the radio...whatever it is that bring you joy...that's God.
That thing we call love...no matter who or what we are applying it to...that's God.
Fast forward to now...April 2007. This book sat in my basement for years and then I lent it to my sister to read. She had it for a while and recently gave it back to me. I decided to read it again to see how these basic principles apply to my current life.
It's incredible.
I appreciate this book even more than I did back in the early 90's. In the last 15 years we have been through so much...a marriage, 3 children, a new house, both of our dads have passed away, my husband lost his job, I started my business, my husband started his own business...wow!! Life has certainly changed for us! In looking back it seems unreal. But still I read this book and I 'get it'...even more than I did 15 years ago.
Here's one excerp from the book that I love and I want to share it...
"We're all assigned a piece of the garden, a corner of the universe that is ours to transform. Our corner of the universe is our own life--our relationships, our homes, our work, our current circumstances--exactly as they are."
That statement overwhelmed me when I read it. And I keep reading it over and over because it means so much to me. I really get it!! We are born into this world with a responsibility to take care of our little corner of the garden. We have a responsibility to be the best we can be. We all have been given some sort of gift or talent. You need to figure out what your gift is and then use it to make your corner of the world as beautiful as possible.
I feel like I'm doing this...I was blessed with a creative gift and I'm using that gift to make my life better...and it works. My business is growing and growing and getting better every day. When I started my business my ultimate goal was to be able to contribute to the betterment of my family. Guess what...it's happening. I know that I have a long way to go...life is a work in progress and it's always changing. You need to keep your focus and work at being the best you can be. Keep in mind that the work never ends. There's always something...you just have to hang in there and keep on being true to yourself and to your loved ones. Always focus on making your corner of the world as loving and peaceful and beautiful as possible!
When I come upon another enlightening statement from this book I will be sure to share it with you!
Until then...
Jane
God is essentially that thing we call 'Love'.
God is parental love.
God is the love you feel for your spouse.
God is the love you have for your family and friends.
The joyful feeling that bursts out of your heart when you feel blissfully happy...maybe you just spent a few moments admiring a sunny beautiful day...maybe you just made your first sale from your new business...maybe you just heard a beautiful song on the radio...whatever it is that bring you joy...that's God.
That thing we call love...no matter who or what we are applying it to...that's God.
Fast forward to now...April 2007. This book sat in my basement for years and then I lent it to my sister to read. She had it for a while and recently gave it back to me. I decided to read it again to see how these basic principles apply to my current life.
It's incredible.
I appreciate this book even more than I did back in the early 90's. In the last 15 years we have been through so much...a marriage, 3 children, a new house, both of our dads have passed away, my husband lost his job, I started my business, my husband started his own business...wow!! Life has certainly changed for us! In looking back it seems unreal. But still I read this book and I 'get it'...even more than I did 15 years ago.
Here's one excerp from the book that I love and I want to share it...
"We're all assigned a piece of the garden, a corner of the universe that is ours to transform. Our corner of the universe is our own life--our relationships, our homes, our work, our current circumstances--exactly as they are."
That statement overwhelmed me when I read it. And I keep reading it over and over because it means so much to me. I really get it!! We are born into this world with a responsibility to take care of our little corner of the garden. We have a responsibility to be the best we can be. We all have been given some sort of gift or talent. You need to figure out what your gift is and then use it to make your corner of the world as beautiful as possible.
I feel like I'm doing this...I was blessed with a creative gift and I'm using that gift to make my life better...and it works. My business is growing and growing and getting better every day. When I started my business my ultimate goal was to be able to contribute to the betterment of my family. Guess what...it's happening. I know that I have a long way to go...life is a work in progress and it's always changing. You need to keep your focus and work at being the best you can be. Keep in mind that the work never ends. There's always something...you just have to hang in there and keep on being true to yourself and to your loved ones. Always focus on making your corner of the world as loving and peaceful and beautiful as possible!
When I come upon another enlightening statement from this book I will be sure to share it with you!
Until then...
Jane
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