You should be grateful for everything that happens to you, even your pain.
The quote above is from a Hasidic saying. 2009 came and went, certain loses, but I'm still very thankful for what it is. Sometimes I feel like I'm floating in oil, watching my life drifts by and by. Comfortable yet stagnant, but still watching...
I have made some changes to improve myself. Self-doubt is a very negative thing. Am I good enough? But if I don't believe in myself, who will? I have learned much from this past year. I'm grateful for the people around me—you, my friends, my family, Alec, and the people I have yet to meet and come across. I'm grateful for this amazing life that I have. But how can anyone possibly put this tremendous feeling into words?
Thank you. Here's to a good 2010.
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Currently listening:
Air - The Dream of Yi
Comments (7)
*grin*
And happy new year to you, too!
Posted by SaltyMissJill | January 21, 2010 5:03 PM
Posted on January 21, 2010 17:03
"...but still watching." Yes, I try to cultivate a watchful frame of mind, especially for moments of grace where gratitude can rise up with a heartsong.
Where are you? I'm Rose calling to Jack... come back... come back...
Posted by Jeaux | January 16, 2010 5:05 AM
Posted on January 16, 2010 05:05
i am trying to live by that - without the pain i know no joy. sometimes it's really trying to understand that but well worth the effort.
happy new year, lovely.
xo
Posted by Catlow | January 9, 2010 7:40 AM
Posted on January 9, 2010 07:40
All my best to you and yours for a blessed new year ahead!
Posted by Steven | January 8, 2010 7:16 PM
Posted on January 8, 2010 19:16
I've always told my kids to remember the phoenix. We move forward, despite the pain, and rise on the other side of it toward the joy. Sometimes, it's easier said that done, but I've always found truth in it.
Posted by Pua | January 7, 2010 10:34 AM
Posted on January 7, 2010 10:34
I liked this statement - perhaps I would modify it that despite everything we can find some gratitude in it.
Posted by Urspo | January 6, 2010 7:59 PM
Posted on January 6, 2010 19:59
"Sometimes I feel like I'm floating in oil...."
I totally get that. Happy New Year Robbie!!
xoxo
Posted by Christopher | January 6, 2010 1:21 PM
Posted on January 6, 2010 13:21