For GBE 2 Blog On" #56 If I Had My Life to Live Over...
I have often griped and grumbled about wanting
to live my life all over again, as I yearned for a quality life!
Now the big
IF has given me a chance to do just that! I close my eyes and gleefully reflect
on what I would love to change!
I think
about…
My parents
and siblings.
NO, I would not exchange them, for all the
treasures in the world.
My
education.
I was
never a class topper, but I’ve managed to scrape through school and college. I
am still learning .So I guess that’s
fine!
My husband.
In spite
of being short tempered and a workaholic, he’s loving, caring and responsible.
So maybe he’s ok too! :)
My in laws.
They
have always been there for me! Great!
My children.
They are God’s gift to me. I love
them so. If they have turned out to be, headstrong and short tempered with
definite views, I blame it on the family genes!
My friends.
We enjoy
our own space but together times are fun times.
Charity
Work.
As president and member of social
organizations, I’ve pitched in my bit!
DONE.
It’s an eye
opener! It seems that I would not have my life any other way!
Well, not exactly!
I would have loved to travel, holidayed at exotic places with my children and wish
they did not grow up so fast. (Ranting of an empty nester?) A major craving –
Wish I had lived in the big city near my siblings instead of a small town!
Anyway, life is not a bed of roses and
I’ve had my huge share of thorns. But the fragrances of roses have eased the
pain of the prickly thorns. The prickly thorns have taught me patience and compassion,
putting my trust and faith in God completely. I’ve learnt to never give up on my hopes and
dreams! The difficult situations I had to face, the puzzles in life I had to
solve gave me strength and wisdom too. I am what I am today because of the
prickly thorns!
so sweet! MUAH! embracing your thoughts
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kindness Brenda:)I do appreciate it:)
DeleteYAY for prickly thorns! ♥
ReplyDeleteLOL..JO!!Yes,yah to MY prickly thorns!:)
DeleteI think this kind of mental exercise is an eyeopener to all of us ... we would not change the things that matter! So instead of grumbling we need to acknowledge that we have a good life
ReplyDeleteThe prickly thorns are what make us more aware of ourselves, Laila, but it takes a lot of work to see them that way. My first time here and I enjoyed your post.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by :) Yes,Very true. It does take a lot of work to see it that way!
DeleteYou've made great choices! Good for you and your outlook on your life! :)
ReplyDeletelearn't many lesson on the way too! Thanks for stopping by!
Deleteyes, i would have planned for more traveling.... that is something everyone should be able to do...
ReplyDeleteWork was always a priority with my husband. I love travelling!
DeleteThis is WONDERFUL! I love that when you looked closely, you found that you really do have it all. :O)
ReplyDeleteYes,it has been an eye opener for me!Glad I realised it!:)
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