What’s RIGHT With Your Life?
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We spend a lot of time trying to improve things in our lives. But what if instead of trying to fix what’s wrong, we would focus on what’s RIGHT?
My friend Jonathan of Illuminated Mind asks this question in his post What’s Right With Your Life. Not knowing that I’m not crazy about memes, he tagged me. I will play along because I really like this question. I think it’s an important one.
But I’m lazy. So instead of writing a long text, I am going to list three things that I love about my life. Then I am going to ask you to list three things that you love about yours. You can do it here in the comments, or you can write your own post and link to this post, if you’re so inclined.
Three things I love about my life:
1. My family. I am surrounded by loved ones who love me and accept me just the way I am. My husband, my two daughters (I know. They will stop accepting me once they become teenagers. But right now, at ages 7 and 9, they still adore me and I’m enjoying every fleeting moment of it), my parents who love me from far away in Israel, and my younger brother who can make me laugh like no one else can.
2. My few close friends. I have a few friends who have been with me since we served together in the Israel Defense Forces, or even before that. They have been with me through ups and downs. They stayed even when I yelled at them to go away and leave me alone. They’ve seen the worst of me, and they are still my friends. I am grateful for that.
3. My health. The older I get, the more I come to realize how important it is to be healthy. It’s not that you can’t lead a full and happy life if you suffer from illness or disability. But being healthy and strong and physically capable is a wonderful gift, and I am very grateful for that gift.
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Dave Fowler responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 1:16 am →
My eyesight – I wear glasses and as I get older my eyesight weakens. I’m grateful that it can be corrected.
The shoes on my feet – I’m insulated from the rough ground. I can still walk upon it but it doesn’t hurt.
The rain – I love the rain. It feels good on my face. I’m alive in the rain.
Dave Fowler’s last blog post..The Best Halloween Themed Site
Scott McIntyre responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 1:29 am →
This is a very upbeat, positive way to end the week, Vered.
All too often, our tendency to be self-critical causes us to miss out so many opportunities. We often prefer to focus on our weak points instead of acknowledging our positive ones.
So, with the spirit of self-celebration, here are the three things I’d say were right with my life:
1. I am doing what I want to do- I am currently developing my hobbies and interests in areas where I’ve always to acheive. I’m exploring writing and blogging, learning new IT based skills, and practicing photography.
2. I am the support to friends that I want to be- Like you, my close friends are essential to my experience of life. With good friends, one can be oneself and share both the ups and downs of life. I am happy that my friends value the advice and support I can give- they tell me so.
3. I have a positive outlook on life- This is the ‘thing’ in my life that I value the most and the one which people know me for. Through all my experiences- some good, some not so good- my optimistic view has steadily grown stronger. It’s not a sentimental, cliched attitude. It’s come about by being tested like everyone. It’s the quality in life that I am most delighted to have
UrbanVox responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 1:51 am →
1 – My Family – I mean my wife and son… even tho they some times (most of the times) drive me insane I couldn’t do it without them… the rest of my family… most of the time I would like some vacations from them… but I love them really so…
2 – New Paths – I am rediscovering myself… my ways, my beliefs, my ruts… I know I still have a LONG journey to go… and most of the time things get so confused I don;t know what do do… and some times I desperate… but it sure as hell beats the ” planned step-by-step life” I used to have…
3 – YHWH – at least but not last… if you know what I mean… then nuff said!
Avital responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 1:57 am →
Hi. I love that question…
My family & friends are right at the top, as well.
Below them is the opportunity life has brought to me, to follow my dreams and work with creativity rather than rich businessmen and businesswomen that appreciate my professional help tremendously but make me feel withered inside.
Tara responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 3:36 am →
My family
My family
My family
I have met people who do not have that tight family bond and they tell me how envious they are of anyone who has that wrap of warmth about them.
Max Forlani responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 4:11 am →
1 – My Social Network. With this I mean my family, which is going to be extended in a little over two months with my first child, and my network of (close) friends who are always there for me. They add joy to my life and support me in difficult days.
2 – My Health. Obviously. More or less the same as with you Vered, the older you get, the more you value it and try to maintain it.
3 – My Job. This may seem a strange one, but I think people with jobs are fortunate. Sure, it seems like a drag every day and you look forward to holidays most of the time. But it’s thanks to the money you get for doing what you do every day that you can go on holidays, eat nutritious food, and make sure your loved ones have everything they need.
Cheers,
Max
Max Forlani’s last blog post..How to Name Your Baby for a Multi-Cultural Life
Stacey / Create a Balance responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 4:46 am →
What’s RIGHT in my life….
1. My Family – I am blessed to have an extended family full of good health, fun, laughter, and LOVE.
2. My Health – I am blessed to have a healthy body.
3. My Passion – I am blessed to be in a life situation that allows me to focus on my passions and dreams.
Thanks Vered. This is in sync with the gratitude journal I started using again.
Stacey / Create a Balance’s last blog post..Join the Life Balance Group Writing Project
M responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 4:55 am →
Ok, I am not very original but…..Family, health and friends. The glass is half full..right!
This is a nice post. Thank you!
M’s last blog post..Worrying – Control it
Miranda responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 5:55 am →
Thanks for this post. Sometimes we focus too much on what we’d like to be different. Here are mine:
1. My family.
2. I’m losing weight (at a healthy pace).
3. I’ve got my work under control.
Miranda’s last blog post..Couldn’t Resist This: John McCain 2000
Writer Dad responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 6:14 am →
My Family: Nothing more important.
My future: A little scary, but mostly bright.
My outlook: I feel really optimistic.
Urban Panther responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 6:21 am →
Family, for me is a given, so in addition to that
1. the love and support of a good man
2. the income to live a comfortable lifestyle (I do not take this for granted!)
3. the time and talent to write
Urban Panther’s last blog post..Creative collaboration
Dot responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 6:25 am →
Very nice meme. For me, family is not an option, except to say that life is much fuller with them out of my life.
1. My friends – Although my friends and I disagree frequently, they are there for me when the chips are down, and that means a lot to me. I’m also there for them, to the extent that I can be.
2. My job – I’m pretty happy with my job. It gives me a good income, good health coverage, and a group of people who are very caring. I know, you wouldn’t think it in a law firm, but it’s true. For example, when Gizmo (my dog ) died, they sent me flowers and told me to take as much time as I needed!
3. My country – Although I’m not patriotic in the stereotypical, xenophobic sense, I’m grateful that I live in a country that is full of geographic beauty, cultural diversity, and the freedom to speak, write and live as I wish.
Dot’s last blog post..Haiku Friday
Stacey Shipman responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 7:06 am →
Hi, First time commenting – I recently wrote a post on this same topic. My tops are not much different than others:
My health
My family, specifically the support of my husband
My drive and optimism
Always nice to end on a positive note during a time that is so easy to be down.
BC Doan responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 7:16 am →
This is a great question, and here is: What is right with my life?
1..My family: children, sisters, brothers, mom, cousins
2..My faith: got me through tough times
3..My outlook: I’m exactly where I should be
Marelisa responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 7:21 am →
I love the feeling of tranquility that comes right after finishing a session of Qigong, the little shivers you get when someone softly brushes your hair off your face while talking to you, and the taste of that first bite of food when you’re really hungry.
Marelisa’s last blog post..Five Amazing Stress-Busting Methods on YouTube
Suzie responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 7:46 am →
Youre so right. It so easy to overlook what we ave.
I love my hubby my kids and my parents.
I also love my boobs I think they are great!
Suzie’s last blog post..And It Still Goes On and On
Don Mills Diva responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 8:01 am →
Great meme!
1. My wonderful supportive family – including my beautiful son.
2. My health – I am almost never sick and almost always feel vital and strong.
3. My job – I have a great position in a dynmaic industry and have the potential to really rise.
Don Mills Diva’s last blog post..Little pitchers
Lance responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 8:03 am →
What’s right in my life – much is right! I am most grateful for:
My family (and moments we have to spend in true joy with each other)
My health (my family and I have been blessed with good health – and I appreciate that more each day)
Opportunities (for all the opportunities life has presented to me – there are many – sometimes I don’t always see them, but when I do – and act on them – many good things happen)
What a positive way to end this great week Vered!
Lance’s last blog post..Coaches…Not Just For Football Players
Dr. J responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 8:19 am →
Absolutely!! Focus on what you do have, not what you don’t! Great post!!
Linda Abbit responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 8:41 am →
Lovely post, Vered.
My 3 are:
1. Good health because without it, it’s much harder to enjoy everything else
2. Family and friends all lumped together — b/c some friends are family
3. My overall optimistic attitude about life
Thank you for making me stop and smell the roses at this moment. It’s been a hectic week, and your post is just what I needed today.
Vintage Mommy responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 8:43 am →
My daughter: I see her really blossoming this year as a Big First Grader, becoming more independent, less moody (thank goodness) and her vocabulary cracks me up daily.
My husband: could win a contest for either Father of the Year or Husband of the Year
My new job: after three years of feeling so unhappy with my work, I’ve finally found something fulfilling and family-friendly
Thanks for the reminder about gratitude Vered! It’s easy these days to feel worried and pessimistic.
Vintage Mommy’s last blog post..I Shouldn’t Have Gloated
Jess Sanders responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 9:00 am →
I love this post! I posted my own 3 things that make me happy and that I am thankful for in life. Here’s a recap:
1. I have my priorities straight! I haven’t always, and just the knowledge that I’m super clear on what’s most important to me brings me a lot of peace.
2. My family. Not just my immediate son and husband (who are great) but my amazing extended family network that I have the utmost respect and love for.
3. I am a homeowner. Sounds odd, but there are so many people who do not enjoy this status, as yuck as the market is right now I still own a tiny piece of this world and for that I’m thankful.
Jess Sanders’s last blog post..What is RIGHT in your life?
Squawkfox responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 9:31 am →
I’ll play:
1. My Location. I love living in the country on a farm.
2. My Knee. Sounds weird, but I just had knee surgery and I’m thankful the pain is gone.
3. My Family. They are generous and wonderful.
4. My Friends. They still talk to me…even though I left the city.
Carla responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 9:36 am →
1. My creativity. I can turn most bad or unfavorable situations around. At least 90 degrees if not 180. That comes with my strong visualization abilities. As long as I remember I have this gift, life isn’t so bad.
2. The view of the Bay. We rent, but we life in a beautiful, safe and very scenic neighborhood (and house).
3. My health. I am pushing 30 and I am healthier than I ever been in my adult life. I am thankful I have the ability to take my health into my own hands and turn a seemingly hopeless situation around. .
Carla’s last blog post..Green and Chic Lists – 10/8/08
Dave Jones, CPA responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 9:49 am →
Instead of blogging more on the gloom and doom of the economy, I like your idea and will put this to a post. Thanks for the idea!
Dave Jones, CPA’s last blog post..Dave’s Top Ten Quotes
MomGrind responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 9:54 am →
@ Dave: I can relate to the eyesight thing. I am near-sighted too and I often think that in the distant past, it was such a terrible, debilitating disability.
@ Scott: You SHOULD be delighted with your positive outlook. One of the things I struggle the most with is my tendency to look at glasses as half-empty rather than half-full.
@ UrbanVox: I know what you mean about family.
@ Avital: “follow my dream and work with creativity”. I can relate!
@ Tara: “a wrap of warmth” is a wonderful way to describe the support that a loving family can offer.
@ Max: It’s wonderful that you are able to be grateful for having a job. Many people from Generations X and Y are unable to do that.
@ Stacey: “I am blessed to be in a life situation that allows me to focus on my passions and dreams.” Well said. I feel the same.
@ Mark: You have such a bubbly personality. I need to get me some of that.
@ Miranda: Losing weight at a healthy pace and having your work under control must give you a wonderful sense of accomplishment.
@ Writer Dad: An optimistic outlook is, in my opinion, the biggest contributor to a happy life, regardless of external circumstances.
@ Urban Panther: Like I told Max, it’s good to see people who appreciate their income, even if they don’t love their job.
@ Dot: I love America too. Despite everything that’s been going on, I firmly believe it’s a wonderful country.
@ Stacey Shipman: Thank you for commenting! It’s very nice to “meet” you.
I agree that a supportive spouse is SO important. I sometimes look at my daughters and although they’re still very young (7 and 9), I am desperate to make sure that they end up with a good, loving, decent man. Then I remind myself that the best way of teaching is by modeling, and since I ended up with a good man, at least they have a great role model.
@ BC Doan: I sometimes miss faith. I don’t believe in any of it anymore, but I’ll be the first to admit it helps, especially when going through rough times.
@ Marelisa: I love your response. May I add… the sweet taste that water have when you’re truly thirsty. One of the things I love about you is your obvious ability to enjoy life’s little pleasures.
@ Suzie: “I also love my boobs I think they are great!” – this is great! Most women complain about their boobs, especially after having kids.
@ Don Mills Diva: “almost always feel vital and strong” – it’s a wonderful feeling, isn’t it? Sometimes when I’m tired and sluggish, it amazes me how much energy goes just toward managing these discomforts. It then feels like I’m surviving instead of living.
@ Lance: “What’s right in my life – much is right!” – I love this response, Lance.
@ Dr. J: Yep, that’s what we’re all trying to do here.
@ Linda: Hey, great to see a comment from you! I hope all is well. Sime friends ARE family. It’s true.
@ Vintage Mommy: “after three years of feeling so unhappy with my work, I’ve finally found something fulfilling and family-friendly” – this is wonderful, Ann! I’m so happy for you.
@ Jess: I just visited your blog. Love what you said! Especially what you said about taking care of yourself first – and not apologizing for it.
@ Squawkfox: It’s amazing how good it feels to be pain-free after you’ve suffered from chronic pain for a while.
@ Carla: It’s wonderful to be able to improve your health as you get older. It gives a great sense of control and accomplishment.
@ Dave: GOOD. I am looking forward to your post!
Aunt Becky responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 10:05 am →
It’s so refreshing to read someone NOT complaining for once. Seems like all my blogroll is going through something or another (myself included) and it’s just wonderful to read something positive. Thank you.
Natural responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 10:25 am →
family
friends
i’m proud of me too
Natural’s last blog post..Down In the Dumps: Write this Way
Rita responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 11:16 am →
Vered,
I do NOT ever do meme’s, as I have said many times. But what is right with my life is the love that fills our very small family of 4 (almost 5 if my daughter and her partner continue the loving and respectful path that they’ve been on for YEARS!)
Rita
Friar responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 12:21 pm →
Steady Paycheck.
Speckled Trout.
And Tipper (my sister’s dog).
Friar’s last blog post..Dancing in the Summer Rain
Bamboo Forest responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 12:33 pm →
I love the picture selection you made; it really captures the pure joy of life.
1. I have all my limbs and perfectly working hands. This is truly an amazing gift, when you think about it. We use them every second of every day.
2. I live in a country in which I’m able to feed myself and have a roof over my head. So many regions of the world, live in a state of dire poverty. I’m grateful that I live comfortably.
3. I’m mentally healthy. Notice I didn’t say mentally perfect. Far from it, I still experience depression, fear, and psychological immobilization. But I feel that I’m going in the right direction. And having some semblance of a clear head is truly a wonderful gift. Granted, we as individuals are largely responsible for this. But I say, let’s even be grateful for the things that we ourselves have contributed to.
Bamboo Forest’s last blog post..7 Paths to Excessive Wealth
Karl - Work Happy Now responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 12:55 pm →
All very solid picks.
I think mine would be:
1. My Wife.
2. Human curiosity.
3. Trees swaying in the wind outside my window.
When we step out of our normal perspective and take time to make a list like this. It helps us slow down and just enjoy where we are at. That’s a happiness formula that almost always works.
Karl – Work Happy Now’s last blog post..Your 3 Careers – Are You Ready?
Tammy Warren responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 2:25 pm →
My family, my health, and the freedom we have today. This is what I am most thankful for.
This was a great post. I have enjoyed reading the comments above. We all have a lot to be thankful for.
Kim Woodbridge responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 2:28 pm →
Hi Vered – I wish I had stopped by earlier today – I didn’t know what to write for my post. I usually have everything all planned out too.
I will write about this next week rather than listing the three things here . This has given me something to think about.
Lion de Leeuw responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 2:50 pm →
Hi Vered,
I’am sorry, but I have FOUR things that I love about my life……….
MY FAMILY, my lovely wife Yudith, my daughter Vered and husband Ido with my lovely two granddaughters—so far away in California, my son Uri with wife and three great granddaughters close to me in Israel.
SPORT, especially European Soccer.
OPTIMISTIC, yes I’am always an very optimistic person……..and that’s my health.
MOMGRIND, yes Vered I have also to mention MomGrind. I love reading it and I’am so proud at you.
Love you, your Dad, Lion.
MomGrind responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 4:41 pm →
@ Aunt Becky: You’re welcome!
@ Natural: “i’m proud of me too” – this is wonderful! I’m trying to be proud of me more often.
@ Rita: Family is so important, yet often so complicated.
@ Friar: It sounds like you’re one of the rare people who know how to enjoy the simple things in life.
@ Bamboo Forest: I didn’t know you were battling with depression. It’s wonderful that you are making progress.
@ Karl: “Trees swaying in the wind outside my window.” – love that. Whenever I step out into the garden and look at my roses, I smile. That’s a wonderful simple pleasure.
@ Tammy: I didn’t think about freedom. It’s true. We shouldn’t take it for granted.
@ Kim: I think you did a pretty good job today for someone who didn’t know what to write.
@ Dad: I love you. I am proud of you too. Your positive outlook is a gift and an inspiration. It was good talking with you this morning.
Bamboo Forest responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 5:40 pm →
@ Vered: I’m not battling with depression, thank God.
I wrote:
“I still experience depression, fear, and psychological immobilization. But I feel that I’m going in the right direction.”
What I meant, and I obviously didn’t communicate it very well, is that I feel depressed sometimes. Not too often and not too long. Maybe the word depressed isn’t appropriate.
But don’t we all have days where we’re not feeling really at peace and feeling a little down? I just meant to say that I do have these kind of days. Or, maybe more appropriately, these kinds of hours.
I just meant to say that I do occasionally have a negative attitude! Because if I’m feeling stressed or not feeling joy, it’s not the best attitude I could have at the moment.
But most certainly, I am *not* depressed.
As far as feeling immobilized at times, this could be as simple as avoiding something fun.
As far as fear, this could be, something as simple as walking up to a pretty girl.
And as far as going in the “right direction,” this just means I’m constantly striving to push into more and more enlightened territory. Even the best amongst us can still move forward!
Bamboo Forest’s last blog post..7 Paths to Excessive Wealth
Bamboo Forest responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 5:42 pm →
“And having some semblance of a clear head is truly a wonderful gift.”
And this line here, just basically meant that what we think may be a clear head, really isn’t. At least not in totality.
Perhaps very few human beings actually have a totally clear head.
Looks like I made something more complicated than it had to be
Bamboo Forest’s last blog post..7 Paths to Excessive Wealth
MomGrind responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 5:52 pm →
@ Bamboo Forest: I’m sorry! I misunderstood you. Thank you for clarifying. I’m glad you’re not suffering from clinical depression – it’s a tough disease to deal with.
Linda Abbit responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 10:16 pm →
Hi Vered,
I’m fine — just swamped with life. I can barely keep up reading my favorite blogs, even without adding comments. Even if you don’t see me in the comment section, know I am reading! I’m trying to comment at least once a week, so you know I’m still here. I hate to let my blogger friends down, but life just gets in the way sometimes . . .
It’s all good.
Linda Abbit’s last blog post..Listen to Me Speak — Lessons From a Family Caregiver
Robin responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 11:31 pm →
Hi Vered
My relationship with Frank, my freedom, the city I live in (Melbourne), my health, the things I do. That’s 5, oh well.
Robin’s last blog post..Why We Want To Live
Kelly@SHE-POWER responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 11:34 pm →
Oh, this shall be interesting. I was just at Natural’s blog – she’s been down and I said I was with her right now because I am in a dreadful PMT funk. So being grateful right now may prove a challenge. But I’ll do my best.
1. It’s my birthday this week and I’ve already been blessed with some wonderful gifts and a trip to Cirque De Soleil and I’m always very spoiled on my birthday because I am well loved.
2. I got to spend 3 whole days with my best friend and it was wonderful.
3. I am married to the man I love and we have an adorable, though at present slightly annoying and demanding son.
4. I am relatively healthy (though still carrying an extra couple of winter kgs) and so are my husband and son.
4. I have had the pleasure of 20 years of friendship with most of my friends and I love them like sisters.
5. I have wonderful blog readers and online friendships which bring much joy to my life.
6. I live in a beautiful house with mountain views and a few minutes drive to the beach.
Normally this would make me feel better writing this, but I’m still blah today. Bloody hormones. Sometimes it sucks being a woman!
Kelly
Kelly@SHE-POWER’s last blog post..SHE-POWER Fiction: A Taste of Eve
Dominique responds:
Posted: October 10th, 2008 at 11:39 pm →
The things I love about my life:
- having 2 great adorable and lovable kids, being able to take time off work to persue my interest in baking/ web designing etc
- everyone in the family is healthy
- my hubby who tries to be supportive in whatever I want to do
Mike Goad responds:
Posted: October 11th, 2008 at 12:10 am →
My family.
My freedom from work.
The various things I’m interested in that keep me mentally and, to a degree, physically active.
Mike Goad’s last blog post..Buy! Buy! Buy! — We did!
MomGrind responds:
Posted: October 11th, 2008 at 11:01 am →
@ Linda: Sent you an email…
@ Robin: Being grateful for 5 things is better than being grateful for 3.
@ Dominique: A supportive husband is so important.
@ Mike: You are a great example of how to make the most of your retirement. You inspire me.
Jamie responds:
Posted: October 11th, 2008 at 12:25 pm →
Hmmm…
1)God. He knows all my secrets, has seen me at my worst, and loves e too much to leave me this way.
2)Love. I have the unconditional love of my boys, and the long-suffering love of my husband, mom, and brother.
3)Beauty. The sun is warm and shining today, the trees are wonderful shades of orange, red, yellow, purple and green. It’s a perfectly beautiful autumn day.
Thanks for making me stop to notice Vered!
Jamie’s last blog post..A Second Helping of Wisdom from the Net
Cath Lawson responds:
Posted: October 11th, 2008 at 1:25 pm →
Hi Vered – I had to go away and think about this and come back. What’s right about my life now:
Folks around me: My few close friends, my children and my husband – but not the rest of my family. Aside from one brother, they can go screw themselves for all I care. And some of the great people I’ve met online
Our plans: Our plans to emigrate and have a chance of a better life inspire me to go on, as do our business plans.
Being given the chance: To stay on this planet and make a difference and do whatever we dream to do. Not everyone is afforded that privilege.
Kelly@SHE-POWER responds:
Posted: October 11th, 2008 at 1:39 pm →
Vered, I think I went to your spam folder for some reason. I caught up on my reading and commenting yesterday and I haven’t come up here or on a few other sites for some reason. The filtering systems seem to be spitting me out. Am I in the back there somewhere?
Kelly
Mia responds:
Posted: October 11th, 2008 at 8:55 pm →
Hello Vered~
This is a great topic that’s taken me some time to digest. It seems, at least from my perspective, when you’re a mom of a special kiddo, you can sometimes dwell on the negative. Maybe I just received bad news (again) recently about him and that’s why I think this way. Having said that, your post came at a great time, because of the news, it’s time for me to reflect:
Three things that are RIGHT:
My Family: My family is extremely supportive, understanding, interested and loving. Without them, our family doesn’t work; we wouldn’t survive. They love our kids, respect their differences and love them even more. I adore my husband, and my children have shown me another side of life that I would have never had the opportunity to experience.
Our Fortune: Our fortune is that my husband has a decent job that helps to afford us a roof over our heads. Even though it’s a frustrating job that will never pay him enough for what he puts on the line. Our fortune is that we have each other. Our fortune is that things could be worse, but they’re not.
My Plants are Bug Free: Yes, crazy, I know. It’s in my FAQs. I have been fighting the little buggers for the entire summer. Ever since I introduced some new plants into our home. I brought my plants to the brink of death and drowned them with tons of bug killers in various forms to get rid of these things and somehow they seemed to continue to procreate. Now they seem to be bug free, yet still alive. I’ll take the little victories wherever I can! I’m not picky!
Thanks Vered!
Mia’s last blog post..These Moments Are But a Butterfly’s Flutter
Kikolani | Poetry, Photography, Blogging Tips responds:
Posted: October 11th, 2008 at 11:01 pm →
My fiancé is the best thing that ever happened to me. He is the first man I have known to believe in me, to pay attention & take the time to really understand me, and to encourage me to learn & grow, as opposed to many others in the past who always wanted me to stay the exact same because they were (as I now realize) scared that if I changed, I would love them less. We also have very romantic love story in my opinion, one that I had always hoped for but never thought would come true.
I am thankful for our new puppy, Dobby (a miniature schnauzer) And I am also thankful that in the midst of the economy breakdown that I have a good, stable job.
This is a great post to get people to think about all the good things in life vs. the not so good ones. It makes you remember what is really important in life.
~ Kristi
Kikolani | Poetry, Photography, Blogging Tips’s last blog post..Sunset in a Cloudy Sky
Yael Ernst responds:
Posted: October 12th, 2008 at 1:24 am →
Hey Vered,
I loved the idea, and will blog about it on my blogs, but I wanted also to respond here, and will focus on latest events of my life:
1. My little family: my perfect husband and beautiful boy, and also my wonderful brother and his gf who are pregnant, so that’s a great promise for this year- we’re growing!
2. Paul McCartney’s historical show in Israel was the most inspiring concert I have ever attended. I am so inspired- 3 weeks after the event- that I am under a creativity storm and very grateful for it. And yes, I am now an official Macca fan. And with his greetings of Shana Tova (Happy New Year) for the Jewish New Year, who really needs more?
3. Business: being my own boss, so far things were growing in a steady pace. I amvery happy about it and hope it will continue to grow.
Thanks and take care,
Yael
Yael Ernst’s last blog post..Paul McCartney (and The Monthly Round Up)
Shalee responds:
Posted: October 12th, 2008 at 2:26 pm →
I love looking at life with a positive attitude. It makes the bad days go by faster and the good ways go by slower.
1. My Husband- I couldn’t be more grateful for a man like him. He treats me like a princess and he provides with me and our future family with our necessities. He shows me such respect and love. I feel so lucky to have him.
2. My job- With this economic crisis we have going on right now, I am so grateful for my job at Costco Wholesale. I have job security even though I have only worked for the company 6 months. With so many either on strike or getting laid off I could not be more thankful for my job and the steady income, my husband and I both have.
3. The US- Even with things going “downhill” as they are, you can’t panic and you MUST be grateful. People can say that they want to move out of the US but how many of us would? We have freedoms many 3rd world countries will never have. Many people still have roofs over their head, food on their tables and able to speak freely. How many people in other countries don’t have that? I get angry with people that are unhappy with the US. But I can not be more grateful.
Thank you for letting me take this moment, truly think what I am thankful for.
Shalee
Shalee’s last blog post..Downtown and Sweet Nephews
MomGrind responds:
Posted: October 12th, 2008 at 2:42 pm →
@ Jamie: Beauty is certainly something to be grateful for.
@ Cath: Families are complicated.
You haven’t blogged about your plans to emigrate in a long time. Looking forward to hear more.
@ Kelly: Saved you from the spam folder.
Hormones… yeah, I can relate to that. Hope you’re feeling better today. Being pampered and spoiled on your birthday is awesome. I always make a big deal out of birthdays and I expect others to do the same for me. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
@ Mia: I’m very sorry about the bad news.
“My Plants are Bug Free” – Yay!!! Definitely celebrate this – it’s the little things that can make us so happy.
@ Kikolani: A good man is hard to find. You are very, very lucky. It’s one of the things I desperately want for my daughters. Hopefully, by marrying a good man myself, their father, I will teach by example.
@ Yael: That Paul McCartney show sounds amazing! I had no idea he performed in Israel. We went to his show here in San Francisco and were a little disappointed, but maybe it’s because we were too cheap to pay for the really good seats.
@ Shalee: I love the U.S. too. Despite everything, I agree that it’s one of the best places to live in.
Davina responds:
Posted: October 12th, 2008 at 9:29 pm →
Hi Vered. Weird, my comment seems to have disappeared. The three things I’m thankful for in my life right now are my health, my friends and my new 22″ computer screen.
Davina’s last blog post..Thanks, It Means The World To Me
MomGrind responds:
Posted: October 12th, 2008 at 9:34 pm →
@ Davina: Sorry about the comment – it’s not in the spam folder so who knows what happened.
That computer sounds heavenly.
veena responds:
Posted: October 13th, 2008 at 2:15 am →
Very nice and positive.
What’s right in my life?
1. my family
2. my friends
3. my outlook and attitude
veena’s last blog post..Random rani
Gunfighter responds:
Posted: October 13th, 2008 at 7:11 am →
Right in MY life?
My Faith: It guides me.
My Family: They mean the world to me.
My career: I have a really great job that I love…. and it is recession-proof, to boot.
Gunfighter’s last blog post..Some Questions For The McCains & Gov. Palin
MomGrind responds:
Posted: October 13th, 2008 at 11:52 am →
@ veena: A positive outlook is so important.
@ Gunfighter: A job that you love and is recession proof – wow. This is definitely something to be grateful for.
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Posted: October 17th, 2008 at 10:54 am →
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veena responds:
Posted: October 18th, 2008 at 6:16 am →
I simply had to post about it on my blog. thank you for making me write about perhaps the most imporatant aspects of my life….
veena’s last blog post..what’s right in your life?
MomGrind responds:
Posted: October 18th, 2008 at 1:03 pm →
@ veena: I’m glad you did. I loved you post!
Jennifer responds:
Posted: October 21st, 2008 at 11:35 am →
I agree that we spend too much time trying to fix our wrongs and not enough time appreciating what we do have. I am thankful for my family, my health, my family’s health, my job, my home, a reliable vehicle, my computer, the beautiful, cool weather, and so many other things. I started a list once – I should re-visit it more often and add to it.
Thanks for the post!
soleil responds:
Posted: October 21st, 2008 at 3:26 pm →
A great post!!
MomGrind responds:
Posted: October 21st, 2008 at 4:44 pm →
@ Jennifer: Keeping a list is a great idea.
@ soleil: Glad you enjoyed it.
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