Posted by shar on October 15, 2000, at 1:50:56
In reply to Re: What's a typical day like for you? » Christina, posted by Cindy W on October 14, 2000, at 22:53:17
I believe we all have our gifts. Well, maybe not 100% of the population, like sociopaths or something. But, generally, I believe we do.
I heard someone on a radio show once say "Our blessings have our names on them." So, we don't have to worry whether we will find them or they us and I think it is the same with our personal gifts. If we allow them, they will come through. It may be a facility one has with animals, or being able to listen with the heart, or surviving...and being a role model to others. There are so many things (infinite numbers) that we may be gifted with. And they are probably mostly small but important, in other words don't make headlines but make life better.
If you are wading through molasses to make it out of bed and get to work, you are definitely strong and persevering. Those are gifts. I think most of life is about perseverence, getting up one more time.
There are many people who are in your shoes, with different struggles perhaps. They may feel like failures as a parent, husband, wife, child, friend, whatever. Even with big external accomplishments.
I suppose my "standard" or what I try to live up to is to do the best I can, slog through the day, crawl home, whatever. If you are doing the best you can most of the time how can that not be success?
Shar
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