Many times in our lives we often look to others to validate what we do.
I adored and greatly respected Dad. There are times I wonder what he would think of what I am doing in my life. Would he be proud. Would he join me in my adventures. Would he have pushed me in another direction. He passed away before the PGR, MarineMoms or QCFIST were formed. He served in the Marine Corps and that formed alot of his strength and views. He has not seen me involved in anything I do now. He was there for many of my political events, and of course, putting up with Sawyer Brown.
I love to make friends and spend time getting to know others. But, there are very few that I would consider close or my best friends. Those that I am close with I value their opinions and outlooks. One of my friends recently shared a comment by a friend of hers. I know her but consider her more an acquaintance. Seems her opinion of me is very low. She has many issues I believe needs to be resolved before she can be happy in her own life. She has falsely accused me of things that have been hurtful because it has been so openly done.
Do I consider her opinion as something that matters or move forward. Do you really need to have negative people in your life to keep your feet on the ground or should you surround yourself with positive people so that each of you can lift the other up when needed.
I consider myself strong and able to handle many things. But, at times, still feel like I have to answer to others.
I believe those that are strong willed and determined still have moments of self contemplation and struggles to face. I have come across some new people this last year that I truly admire for their willingness to put themselves out in the open to be judged. I feel when you can meet people like this it may help each of you to find strength when you doubt yourself.
I have a strong faith in God. I read another blog where someone stated that they do not feel He has an part of our lives and we should be more rational in our thinking. They also analysed that to place yourself in a 'vacuum' of such belief only hinders your true goals in life. I believe that is where FAITH comes into our lives. Our finite brains cannot comprehend the infinite things that the World puts before us. You have to have some form of Faith. That is an extremely important part of your life that brings other things into focus. Even Satan understands this because he is a Fallen Angel.
I guess the conclusion is YOU matter most and others help to shape you into what you will eventually become.
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Amen, girl. Don't let them get you down. I really admire what you do with the marine moms and such. [Sorry, forgot the other names. But I do really admire you for that!]
I feel so blessed with all the great people I have met in such a short time on the MB. Really. You all are amazing. = )
I can really see your enthusiasm for life, and making others' lives better.
Like my dad says when I get down about people: You have to have a healthy balance of the good and the bad. Take what the "bad apples" say with a grain of salt. If it isn't true, it isn't true.
So much easier said than done, I know. I've had to deal with some things that two certain people in my life did for several years. I'm just now starting to let what they did go.
You're in my prayers, and keep up your amazing work!
Can't wait to meet you fan nite! Yeeee Haaaaww!
Tina
As I sit here, and look at the beautiful Christmas tree, I can't help but think of all God has blessed me with, in the past, and daily.
I personally, cannot even IMAGINE how a day would feel not knowing that Christ died for me, and that He is with me continually, and that someday I will be Home with Him. Forever.
Annette, I admire in you for just being you. You make a difference, just by sharing the insight God has blessed you with.
God has given us all we have, and will always love us. Now, that's some incredible insight, and some I wouldn't ever trade.
With love,
Shanna
Very well said! Faith is an important part of our walk with God, and our 'finite' brains definitely cannot comprehend the 'infinite' things. Again very well said!
~Blog On!!~
Hey, yo!! I wanted to make a comment about the negative and positive people because that's something I debate often...
I think that it shouldn't be a question of surrounding yourself with positive or negative people, but with honest, trustworthy people. That way, if they are negative, you know that they are being so out of love and you can change...and they'll be positive the rest of the time. ;-)
Thats so cool that you know Sawyer Brown so well. He has great songs. It's awesome you do so much. I like that your proud of who you are. Also like the fact you share who you are with everyone else. it a great way live a life. To give so much.
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