Reflection on Change and Living in the Present
The world is a wheel always turning. Those who are high go down low, and those who've been low go up higher.
--Anzia Yezierska
Everything changes. Nothing stays the same. And letting go of the way things are, anticipating instead what they might become, frees us to live each moment more fully.
Time marches on, and our destiny marches with it. There is purpose in how our lives unfold; the ups and downs serve our growth. We must neither resent the doldrums nor savor too long the elation. Giving too much attention to either state interferes with our awareness of the present. And the present has come to teach us.
We must move with time. We must focus our attention on the moment and accept whatever feelings each experience elicits. Emotional maturity is accepting our feelings and letting them go and facing instead the next moment with fresh receptivity. Our lessons are many, and they accompany the lows as well as the highs. We can be grateful for both.
The program has taught us freedom from lingering lows. It has given us the tools to move confidently forward, trusting that all is well. Nothing lasts forever, and within each struggle is the opportunity for real growth.
The highs will pass away, just as will the lows. They visit us purposefully. I will give them their freedom and find mine as well.
--Anzia Yezierska
Everything changes. Nothing stays the same. And letting go of the way things are, anticipating instead what they might become, frees us to live each moment more fully.
Time marches on, and our destiny marches with it. There is purpose in how our lives unfold; the ups and downs serve our growth. We must neither resent the doldrums nor savor too long the elation. Giving too much attention to either state interferes with our awareness of the present. And the present has come to teach us.
We must move with time. We must focus our attention on the moment and accept whatever feelings each experience elicits. Emotional maturity is accepting our feelings and letting them go and facing instead the next moment with fresh receptivity. Our lessons are many, and they accompany the lows as well as the highs. We can be grateful for both.
The program has taught us freedom from lingering lows. It has given us the tools to move confidently forward, trusting that all is well. Nothing lasts forever, and within each struggle is the opportunity for real growth.
The highs will pass away, just as will the lows. They visit us purposefully. I will give them their freedom and find mine as well.
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Great post Laureen
Is this the same as " all good things must come to an end".
When I was married the first time. I thought I was so happy we had it all ,a wonderful marriage , so in love, our health ,a beautiful daughter, beautiful home, 2 new cars and enough money and I thought to myself I have it all life couldnt be any better, when will it end? well a week later my first husband had a nervous breakdown thought that people were after him came home stabbed me & tried to kill me. When I was in the ER hey thought I was dead but I could hear them talking they gave me some blood & I came to.th Dr. said because of my fat it saved my life the knife was 1/4 inch from my heart , so when I came out I gained 75 lbs cause my fat saved me.
My Ex used all our money on Lawyers I couldnt stay in the home. I lost my health.if it wasnt for my Mother I dont know what I would have done.
What mattered to me most in life I still have & that is my daughter. In one weeks time I lost almost everything in life. but the only thing that mattered I still have.
So I will never say again" I have it all." I thank God every day for my health & my family and the material things I do have, we are so blessed, I am remarried to a wonderful man who thinks I walk on water.
I have learned to move forward in life and accept each day as it comes I plan for the future financially but try to take each day as it comes and savor the moment cause you can loose it all tomorrow.
I believe in destiny and live for today cause tomorrow isn't promised to any of us.
Susan
Is this the same as " all good things must come to an end".
When I was married the first time. I thought I was so happy we had it all ,a wonderful marriage , so in love, our health ,a beautiful daughter, beautiful home, 2 new cars and enough money and I thought to myself I have it all life couldnt be any better, when will it end? well a week later my first husband had a nervous breakdown thought that people were after him came home stabbed me & tried to kill me. When I was in the ER hey thought I was dead but I could hear them talking they gave me some blood & I came to.th Dr. said because of my fat it saved my life the knife was 1/4 inch from my heart , so when I came out I gained 75 lbs cause my fat saved me.
My Ex used all our money on Lawyers I couldnt stay in the home. I lost my health.if it wasnt for my Mother I dont know what I would have done.
What mattered to me most in life I still have & that is my daughter. In one weeks time I lost almost everything in life. but the only thing that mattered I still have.
So I will never say again" I have it all." I thank God every day for my health & my family and the material things I do have, we are so blessed, I am remarried to a wonderful man who thinks I walk on water.
I have learned to move forward in life and accept each day as it comes I plan for the future financially but try to take each day as it comes and savor the moment cause you can loose it all tomorrow.
I believe in destiny and live for today cause tomorrow isn't promised to any of us.
Susan
Wow Ladies that was heavy. I told a friend of mine who kept saying they'll go on vacation next year that she shouldn't take for granted that there will be a next year yet alone a next day. Life is too short! We all have traveled a tough path. Marriages, divorces, health, wealth. Right now the economy sucks but this too shall pass. We are survivors. I will never again take tomorrow for granted. Its a gift no matter how things are. Materialistic things can be replaced and my prioroties have changed. BTH Susan we think you walk on water too. LOL. We have loved and lost literally and are still standing. What a wonderful powerful post Laureen and a great response Susan thank you both. Now get out there and enjoy the beautiful weather! Love to you both.
Susan,
Thank goodness that you survived and I agree, take nothing for granted, for life changes in an instant. . .
Thank goodness that you survived and I agree, take nothing for granted, for life changes in an instant. . .
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
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