I know its Easter, and its a time for family and friends and talking about appreciating the little things is probably very cliche.
But as somebody who has faced a variety of challenges over the past few months, I can tell you that appreciating the little things is something that matters a great deal.
Whether its waking up and appreciating the sun streaming through the window, going for a run and appreciating the fact that you have the ability to get up and go for a run or just realizing that as much as your family drives you mental at the end of the day they are the people who are going to stick up for you, appreciating the little things is what matters.
Yesterday my grandmother celebrated her 82nd birthday. We never thought she would make it to Easter. So today, I am finding joy in the fact that she has made it this far and we were all blessed to share that occasion with her.
What are you appreciative of today?
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Life Lesson #2: Maturity Matters in a Partner
When asked what qualities we look for in another person, I don't think I've ever heard anyone answer with the word "Mature."
I guess people assume that maturity comes with age. I don't think that's necessarily true. I have a 30 something year old Aunt who is the least mature person I know. I also have a 17 year old brother who is wise beyond his years and with some things too mature for his own good. And then there's me. There are times when I act like a worldly adult, and there are times when I act like an immature three year old.
In addition to a sense of humour, relative good looks and a gentle personality -- I want to be with someone who is Mature.
Like my friend.. we'll call her CS. Her boyfriend, D, is 27. And he is one of the most mature people I know. He and I are not necessarily friends, but I always get a hug and a hello along with any relevant questions about my life. He cares about what happens to me because CS cares about what happens to me. That's not to say he isn't silly or fun at times. Because he's one of the funniest people I've ever met.
I don't want to be saddled with an immature partner for the rest of my life -- maturity matters in a partner.
I guess people assume that maturity comes with age. I don't think that's necessarily true. I have a 30 something year old Aunt who is the least mature person I know. I also have a 17 year old brother who is wise beyond his years and with some things too mature for his own good. And then there's me. There are times when I act like a worldly adult, and there are times when I act like an immature three year old.
In addition to a sense of humour, relative good looks and a gentle personality -- I want to be with someone who is Mature.
Like my friend.. we'll call her CS. Her boyfriend, D, is 27. And he is one of the most mature people I know. He and I are not necessarily friends, but I always get a hug and a hello along with any relevant questions about my life. He cares about what happens to me because CS cares about what happens to me. That's not to say he isn't silly or fun at times. Because he's one of the funniest people I've ever met.
I don't want to be saddled with an immature partner for the rest of my life -- maturity matters in a partner.
Life Lesson Number One: Life Isn't Fair, But It's Still Good
Hey everyone,
So I found this list.. well, it was sent to me by my Dad so I guess I didn't really find it.. of 45 lessons this woman learned from life. I've decided to write lessons I learn every day -- to kind of create my own life lesson list as my life goes on.
This first one Life Isn't Fair, But It's Still Good is the very first on this lady's list. However, it's one I very much agree with. Sometimes life can plain suck. Or, when something goes wrong and you get the awful end of the deal -- you feel like life is just over. For example, when you rear end someone and its definitely their fault cause of the way they were driving but you get screwed out of 800.00 -- life isn't fair.
But when it turns out her insurance won't accept her claim anyway.. life is still good. And sometimes, when the insurance does accept the drivers claim and you're still out that money.. in ten-twelve weeks or however long in the future.. it won't matter anymore.
The sun will still come up, the birds will still sing, the rain will still fall, flowers will still bloom, your family and friends and (if you have one) you're signficant other will still be their for you in the morning.
It's the relationships we have that make life worth living.
So I found this list.. well, it was sent to me by my Dad so I guess I didn't really find it.. of 45 lessons this woman learned from life. I've decided to write lessons I learn every day -- to kind of create my own life lesson list as my life goes on.
This first one Life Isn't Fair, But It's Still Good is the very first on this lady's list. However, it's one I very much agree with. Sometimes life can plain suck. Or, when something goes wrong and you get the awful end of the deal -- you feel like life is just over. For example, when you rear end someone and its definitely their fault cause of the way they were driving but you get screwed out of 800.00 -- life isn't fair.
But when it turns out her insurance won't accept her claim anyway.. life is still good. And sometimes, when the insurance does accept the drivers claim and you're still out that money.. in ten-twelve weeks or however long in the future.. it won't matter anymore.
The sun will still come up, the birds will still sing, the rain will still fall, flowers will still bloom, your family and friends and (if you have one) you're signficant other will still be their for you in the morning.
It's the relationships we have that make life worth living.
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