I've learned many things in the 42 years of my life thus far....
That is that some stories in life are not always clear, they don't all possess a clear beginning or an end & the middle is wonderfully messy stuff!
Some events in life just don't make sense, no matter how hard you dig into the depths of your soul, or into your sense of reasoning or into the pages of the most educational of all books. The answers are sometimes ever elusive.
We can't make assumptions about people based on their personal differences. Every person's life is precious & important to them & to those that love them.
None of us are without fault, we are all perfect & imperfect at the same time.
Life is not about having everything you want, it is about appreciating everything you have.
It's about ceasing every moment, making it your own or sharing it with someone you love or care for because non of us are privy to knowing when our last moment will be.
It's about not taking for granted the lives of others or your own life for that matter.
In this last year & in particular this last month I have experiences loss & sadness on many different levels. If there is anything that I must take away from these unfortunate events, it is that I MUST truly live my life!!
I must embrace ME!!!!
I must embrace this messy, scary & wonderful life.
embracing yourself...embracing messy...both very big things...and in the end i like to think through it all it was good...
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. Like you. :)
ReplyDeleteVery well said Katherine - Carpe Diem !
ReplyDeleteWe are all just one heartbeat away from eternity !
As I'm reading this, I thought of your earlier poems about the tragedies you wrote about. This is a nice reminder about putting things into perspective.
ReplyDeleteThis is nice :) We all have stories to tell...
ReplyDeleteBrian when all is said and done, it is good & for this I am forever grateful. Thanks for stopping by..enjoy the remainder of the week.
ReplyDeleteChristine I'm grateful for your warm words... my cheeks are pink, thank you!
ReplyDeleteHeya Rick..yep, this is exactly what I mean...seize the moment because they flit by in the blink of an eye. Thanks for your comment Rick.. :)
ReplyDeleteYes Matty you're right I have been feeling glum with all the sadness surrounding me but as my mother says..Life is for the living ... so we must live! Thanks for coming over for a visit Matty..I appreciate your comments.
ReplyDeleteHi JStar thanks for your kind comment. We certainly do all our stories to tell!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit...love your words here today..all so very true! Life is to be lived and gratitude will take a long way. :D
ReplyDeleteEmbracing and loving yourself is the first most thing we need to do as humans... with it comes better understanding of ourselves, self-respect and self-confidence to do what we want to do...
ReplyDeletewell said Katherine and lovely image as well
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie .. you're so very right!
ReplyDeleteOpaque... I think sometimes we are our own worst enemies aren't we with the way that we think about ourselves. Thanks for your comment Opaque :)
Hi Dave...thanks and I can actually say that this image is my own. I took this photo at Cooloongatta on QLD's Gold Coast & edited it a little by adding some text. Thanks!!
Well said!
ReplyDelete"I must embrace ME!!!!
I must embrace this messy, scary & wonderful life."
I think I'm still in the process of learning this lesson.
Lovin' the reminder!!!
I think this calls for a Group Hug! We should embrace each other, and I am sorry for your loss, but agree, we must move forward and take care of ourselves!
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