After just writing a bit of my own philosophy for life under the thread regarding photos of seaside after scraping, and I have done so on other threads, I think a separate page would be better. Everyone tends to have their own philosophy for life, and I am curious to read yours.
Here is one of my snip-its from the seaside photo thread.
I know someone who once talked about putting her kids in a "no-grow" box so that they would always be as they were at that very moment in time. Can you imagine how confined and uneventful those kids would be today? What many people want is for things to be a certain way forever, never having to nuture and experience the sometimes painful growth and change. Speaking from my own life experiences, I know that everything in my life can be wiped away in the blink of an eye, even though I think everything will last forever. I have experienced losing people, possessions, and meaningful amounts of money all at the drop of a hat. Once, I too, believed that nothing should ever change, but now I realize that nothing I see is ever the same. Even my personal memories, stories, and persepective of one single event changes with time. I take nothing for granted anymore, and treasure every experience in my life, whether happy or sad. The sad times are as joyous as the happy and should be celebrated as well. We never know what beauty lies within the pain and suffering if we are not open to receiving it. There is a great book, some say written by Lao Tsu, which is called the Tao. Literally translated, it means, "the way." It is a book of stories and questions that each person has to interpret for him or her self. My way is not the way, it is only my way. I understand some of the suffering that Gulf-front owners are experiencing. It is painful and frustrating. Keep in mind that it is how you handle the difficult times that really shapes you into your own person. For anyone in need of shelter, I will open my doors to you. That is just who I am. I have been fortunate enough to have little angels looking out for me, and I like to share that with people who need a little angel of their own. I think it is unfortunate that some people are loosing their homes which perhaps their parents, or spouses personally built long ago. I know that the longer and tighter you hold own, the more it hurts when it squeezes through your grasp. I encourage you to remember to be receptive and open to movement through time. It will literally change your world.
Anyone else willing to share?
Here is one of my snip-its from the seaside photo thread.
I know someone who once talked about putting her kids in a "no-grow" box so that they would always be as they were at that very moment in time. Can you imagine how confined and uneventful those kids would be today? What many people want is for things to be a certain way forever, never having to nuture and experience the sometimes painful growth and change. Speaking from my own life experiences, I know that everything in my life can be wiped away in the blink of an eye, even though I think everything will last forever. I have experienced losing people, possessions, and meaningful amounts of money all at the drop of a hat. Once, I too, believed that nothing should ever change, but now I realize that nothing I see is ever the same. Even my personal memories, stories, and persepective of one single event changes with time. I take nothing for granted anymore, and treasure every experience in my life, whether happy or sad. The sad times are as joyous as the happy and should be celebrated as well. We never know what beauty lies within the pain and suffering if we are not open to receiving it. There is a great book, some say written by Lao Tsu, which is called the Tao. Literally translated, it means, "the way." It is a book of stories and questions that each person has to interpret for him or her self. My way is not the way, it is only my way. I understand some of the suffering that Gulf-front owners are experiencing. It is painful and frustrating. Keep in mind that it is how you handle the difficult times that really shapes you into your own person. For anyone in need of shelter, I will open my doors to you. That is just who I am. I have been fortunate enough to have little angels looking out for me, and I like to share that with people who need a little angel of their own. I think it is unfortunate that some people are loosing their homes which perhaps their parents, or spouses personally built long ago. I know that the longer and tighter you hold own, the more it hurts when it squeezes through your grasp. I encourage you to remember to be receptive and open to movement through time. It will literally change your world.
Anyone else willing to share?
