People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.
Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.!
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.
Thank you for being a part of my life, whether you were a reason, a season or a lifetime.
-- Edited by Phil at 16:02, 2006-07-27
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"LOVE" devoid of self-gratification, is in essence, the will, to the greatest good...of another.
And Ditto, Ditto, Ditto, we love you Chrissy, and hope you know that we are here for you always, good times, bad times, just plain old life times.
Hope you are feeling so much better today, I loved that line in Phil's Post, Love is Blind, Friendship Claravoant.
hugs to you, Baloney Brains
Now Phil, that is Chrissy and me, and no, we are not on a date, we are just walking down the street, holding hands, and singing together, like FRIEND's DO, O.K.?, my little bow fell off, that's all!
Ah, shucks guys. But are you here for me on BAD HAIR DAYS??? That's the test of true friendship, LOL. Seriously, tho, thank you for your support and understanding. And Phil, thanks so much for re posting that for me. This time I"ll print it out. Or, I can always just steal it like I did Jason's pictures. I saw the AA police lurking out in the bushes, but they didn't recognize me. Last time they saw me, I didn't have a perm. Close one, that.
So many wonderful new people coming on board, that's what this is all about, isnt it? Reaching out. Making new friends.
Some old lurkers out there also, I hear. And for them, I offer up prayers that in reading on this board, examining everyone's posts, offering their critiques and opinions? That maybe this is the only way, THE ONLY WAY, they have of learning about the True Heart of this program, and the love and acceptance that is on this MIP board, 24/7. Hey you, I'll keep praying for you that you'll "get it". I know, it's harder for some than for others, so hey, whatever it takes........ and in the interim, my love to those on this board who work each day to touch the newcomer, to make a difference, to reach out to the rest of us. That is time blessed threefold, and I am so thankful for you guys. Reaching out is what keeps us sober, going to meetings, working the Steps, and so important, the 12th. I'm grateful that at the end of my day, I can feel the blessings of those actions, rather than the weight of baring the inconsequential of doing no action to benefit others. 'Nuff now, love Wren
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i found god in myself/and I loved her/i loved her fiercely--Ntozake Shange
Ohhhhhhhhhh Joni, ouch ouch ouch, LOL. Justin, I am so sorry. I don't usually do that, I think I've always called you Justin (the nick of time) is how I remember it. My youngest is Dustin (the wind). See, Joni, ya get old and your mind stops going there, LOL. Not. Do not know where I got Jason. Probably from my last Freddie Krueger movie.
anyone seen Destination 3 yet? I watched it before bed a few nights ago. Decent job for a sequel. And Justin, how did you like Dan Brown's book? I really enjoy his stuff, read a few more of his books. Can't wait to see the movie.
Okay, off to watch Supernatural now. Thanks for all the sweet words. Wren
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i found god in myself/and I loved her/i loved her fiercely--Ntozake Shange
Now Phil, that is Chrissy and me, and no, we are not on a date, we are just walking down the street, holding hands, and singing together, like FRIEND's DO, O.K.?, my little bow fell off, that's all!
