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<blockquote data-quote="New Leaf" data-source="post: 722412" data-attributes="member: 19522"><p>Greetings Feeling. I am so happy you enjoyed the beach scene. I count my blessings that I live here and am able to experience the beauty. We do have real issues with overcrowding here and a HUGE homeless population. Yet, there are still areas to go to and find peace. I equate this with our situations with our d cs. It is a difficulty to journey through life with all that goes on, but we can still find peace within ourselves.</p><p></p><p> Oh boy, do I have my ups and downs. Really though, everyone has a tough battle to face in this world. I find that trying to look on the bright side helps, being grateful for what I have, the time I had to raise my children, the good times I was able to spend with hubs.</p><p></p><p> I remember this post, Feeling.</p><p> I am so sorry that you had to witness that. That is where I do have my moments, when the memory of hubs last days cloud my mind. How hard it is to see our loved ones pass. Yet at the same time, you were able to be there with your brother in his last moments, which is somewhat of a gift to you both. It must have been such a comfort to him to have you there, Feeling.</p><p> I believe this to be true.</p><p> It is so true that some things are a mystery to us. I think we are inner connected beyond our imagination and grasp.</p><p> That is a challenge, for sure.</p><p> I have read and viewed examples of autistic children trapped in their minds, barraged and over sensitized by what we would consider normal day to day environment. It doesn't mean they are incapable of learning. I have seen these children grow and flourish. One just needs to find the right pathway. He is blessed to have you as his teacher.</p><p> Yup, muddy waters for sure. The staple plant of Hawaiians is taro, which thrives in muddy waters.</p><p><img src="http://kalofarmers.weebly.com/uploads/1/5/5/3/15534110/3867415.jpg?408" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>Hawaiians view taro as their brother. That inner connection to nature and sustainability is found throughout legends and stories.</p><p>Muddy waters.</p><p>While we do not welcome troubles and challenges, there is opportunity for growth and change, lessons learned, finding a way to survive and thrive.</p><p>I think it was Copa who said in one of her posts that a Rabbi had counseled her that "Life happens". It sure does, for some, seemingly more fraught with difficulties than others. Maybe, it is that those who face insurmountable issues throughout life become our mentors and guides, to show us that we can overcome impossible situations?</p><p> Yes, Feeling cherish every day. Truthfully, I struggle with guilt as well. There are so many things I would have done differently, with the understanding I have now. Retrospect.</p><p>It is a wonderful tool if we use it wisely to learn and grow from our experiences and past mistakes.</p><p>Guilt can be the same way, it is a tool of our good conscience, goading us to do better.</p><p>Retrospect and guilt can also shackle us to a past we have no control over. We cannot change what was, but we can change our view of it. Use those experiences to help us grow. When we know better, we do better.</p><p>God forgives us for our imperfections and mistakes. We need to be able to forgive ourselves, too Feeling. Otherwise we get stuck. It is a human thing to be stuck in the shoulda, coulda, wouldas, isn't it?</p><p>But, realistically, we can't do anything about the past.</p><p>Life happens.</p><p> I feel the same about my two, they are very child like. This day, I am thankful they are alive, and hopeful they will find their true potential. It is not always this way for me. I have to work at finding peace and joy. I wish the same for them. So, in my rationale (today at least!) I feel that if I languish in sorrow and guilt, I am not being a good example for them.</p><p>I am glad to see through your post, Feeling that you are working towards peace and joy as well. What a wonderful example you are Little Bird.</p><p>Thank you for being the strong woman you are.</p><p>In spite of all of your difficulties and woes, you really are thriving in the muddy waters.</p><p>Have a wonderful day.</p><p>(((HUGS)))</p><p>Leafy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="New Leaf, post: 722412, member: 19522"] Greetings Feeling. I am so happy you enjoyed the beach scene. I count my blessings that I live here and am able to experience the beauty. We do have real issues with overcrowding here and a HUGE homeless population. Yet, there are still areas to go to and find peace. I equate this with our situations with our d cs. It is a difficulty to journey through life with all that goes on, but we can still find peace within ourselves. Oh boy, do I have my ups and downs. Really though, everyone has a tough battle to face in this world. I find that trying to look on the bright side helps, being grateful for what I have, the time I had to raise my children, the good times I was able to spend with hubs. I remember this post, Feeling. I am so sorry that you had to witness that. That is where I do have my moments, when the memory of hubs last days cloud my mind. How hard it is to see our loved ones pass. Yet at the same time, you were able to be there with your brother in his last moments, which is somewhat of a gift to you both. It must have been such a comfort to him to have you there, Feeling. I believe this to be true. It is so true that some things are a mystery to us. I think we are inner connected beyond our imagination and grasp. That is a challenge, for sure. I have read and viewed examples of autistic children trapped in their minds, barraged and over sensitized by what we would consider normal day to day environment. It doesn't mean they are incapable of learning. I have seen these children grow and flourish. One just needs to find the right pathway. He is blessed to have you as his teacher. Yup, muddy waters for sure. The staple plant of Hawaiians is taro, which thrives in muddy waters. [IMG]http://kalofarmers.weebly.com/uploads/1/5/5/3/15534110/3867415.jpg?408[/IMG] Hawaiians view taro as their brother. That inner connection to nature and sustainability is found throughout legends and stories. Muddy waters. While we do not welcome troubles and challenges, there is opportunity for growth and change, lessons learned, finding a way to survive and thrive. I think it was Copa who said in one of her posts that a Rabbi had counseled her that "Life happens". It sure does, for some, seemingly more fraught with difficulties than others. Maybe, it is that those who face insurmountable issues throughout life become our mentors and guides, to show us that we can overcome impossible situations? Yes, Feeling cherish every day. Truthfully, I struggle with guilt as well. There are so many things I would have done differently, with the understanding I have now. Retrospect. It is a wonderful tool if we use it wisely to learn and grow from our experiences and past mistakes. Guilt can be the same way, it is a tool of our good conscience, goading us to do better. Retrospect and guilt can also shackle us to a past we have no control over. We cannot change what was, but we can change our view of it. Use those experiences to help us grow. When we know better, we do better. God forgives us for our imperfections and mistakes. We need to be able to forgive ourselves, too Feeling. Otherwise we get stuck. It is a human thing to be stuck in the shoulda, coulda, wouldas, isn't it? But, realistically, we can't do anything about the past. Life happens. I feel the same about my two, they are very child like. This day, I am thankful they are alive, and hopeful they will find their true potential. It is not always this way for me. I have to work at finding peace and joy. I wish the same for them. So, in my rationale (today at least!) I feel that if I languish in sorrow and guilt, I am not being a good example for them. I am glad to see through your post, Feeling that you are working towards peace and joy as well. What a wonderful example you are Little Bird. Thank you for being the strong woman you are. In spite of all of your difficulties and woes, you really are thriving in the muddy waters. Have a wonderful day. (((HUGS))) Leafy [/QUOTE]
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