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Category Archives: Seeing ‘what is’
All Of You Are Right
“Every man takes the limits of his own field of vision for the limits of the world” wrote German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. It’s so easy to think my take on things is the clearest view of reality when everyone has … Continue reading
Posted in Beyond the obvious, Perspective, Seeing 'what is'
Tagged gratitude, inspiration from others, wisdom
Constant Process Of Discovery
One of my favorite catch phrases is “you find what you go looking for”. When I get a confused or disbelieving look I further explain “expect good and you’ll get it. Expect bad and it will rain crap on you … Continue reading
Posted in Living life well, Seeing 'what is', What really matters
Tagged learning to be happy, self-awareness, wisdom
Life is a Course in Life
Forgiveness is a powerful and affirmative part of our humanity. It should be differentiated from its close cousin, acceptance, which while important, is essentially, passive. For many, the healing power of forgiveness allows us to truly move on. A life … Continue reading
Posted in Embracing life, Forgiveness, Seeing 'what is'
Tagged feelings, relationships, wisdom
That Shadow Was Me
I have spent most of my adult life looking for it. Over time I tried this way and that way; this woman and that woman; that friend and others. Time and time again I found it temporarily only to discover … Continue reading
Posted in Beyond the obvious, Love, Seeing 'what is'
Tagged feelings, inspiration, learning to be happy
Gratitude+Life=A Better Life
I would be grateful if you’d forward to a few friends an installment of G.M.G. you find meaningful and help set a record for readership for GoodMorningGratitude.com’s second birthday on April 25, 2013. Thank you.
Posted in Attitude, Good Advice, Seeing 'what is'
Tagged learning to be happy, self-awareness, wisdom
Window With A Different View
I would be grateful if you’d forward to a few friends an installment of G.M.G. you found meaningful and help set a record for readership for GoodMorningGratitude.com’s second birthday on April 25, 2013. Thank you. Life without thankfulness is devoid … Continue reading
Posted in Seeing 'what is', Self Awareness, What really matters
Tagged self-awareness, self-care, wisdom
Understanding, Knowledge, and Insight
Do not believe in… anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in… anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do not believe in… anything simply because it is found written in your religious books. … Continue reading
Posted in Precious things, Seeing 'what is', What really matters
Tagged heart warming, inspiration, wisdom
The Bad Seems So Much Smaller Now
While the resolution of the image above is weak, the message it carries is strong. Many children not having enough to eat is a common reality. And it’s not only in some foreign country. Statistics say around 1 in 5 … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Seeing 'what is', What really matters
Tagged gratitude, growing-up, little things
Pay Attention In Class
You can’t stop the future You can’t rewind the past The only way to learn the secret …is to press play. From “Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher Clearly I recall being in fourth grade dreading the possibility of being … Continue reading
Posted in Seeing 'what is', The Future, What really matters
Tagged growing-up, learning to be happy, the past
Personal Points of Truth
“Soon You Will Understand… The Meaning of Life” is a book by William Blank published about a decade ago that only came into my awareness recently. The author is “a middle-aged guy who has walked through a big part of … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Living life well, Seeing 'what is'
Tagged inspiration from others, learning to be happy, wisdom