thinking about life

[chrismw]

I think to myself what a wonderful life. . .

You thank him

Give him credit

for your fortunate outcome

You excuse him

Defend him

for your misfortunes

I think to myself what a random life. . .

[MGirardi]

In His Love, please leave religion out of this blog.

[Leyther]

Life can be so difficult at times.

We all have dilemmas that question our faith.

Whatever that faith is based on is our choice.

Through questioning our actions and expressing our feelings.

We learn what is really important in our world.

We gain the strength through others who support us .

We begin to realise what it is that gets us through.

When we reach that point.

We are able to recognise others suffering too.

Then we are able to give our help.

The gift of giving is our greatest reward.

[Carrigan in reply to Leyther]

What a very thoughful answer, there is no reason why me is there but you have a lovely outlook on life. thanks an inspiration to us all. I have heard thatGod gives us only what we can cope with.

[Maryt1967]

I understand exactly what you mean. My dad was (IS!) the EPITOME of life --he ran marathons, was a triathelete, a popular teacher, a football coach, raced canoes, drove a motorcycle, helped anyone is need. He is a father, a brother, a husband, an uncle,a grandfather! It's easy to lose your faith, but my Dad has kept his Bible close and open throughout this disease, and that's more than I can say for myself. I feel like you do-it's unfair, it's INFURIATING, it saddens me deeply, but I have to remember the guy who hasn't lost his faith in all of this is the guy who is struggling with it first-hand, so I follow his lead and remember what he has always told me: Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lead not unto your own understanding.

[chrismw in reply to Maryt1967]

Hi Mary1967--I haven't lost faith! Far from it. There are days I question life and write about it. However, this particular commentary is a response to all those comments crediting their personal higher power with positive outcomes related to their pd treatments, etc. This is great!

But we need to remember that there are those among us who have had the same treatments, dx., etc., that did not have positive results. I want them to know that they are not alone. Not here. And not in how I relay my spirituality. Life itself is a mystery. And that's okay by me!

Chris

[Maryt1967]

I understand where you are coming from, I do. I think my Dad is handling this better than I am, so your writing struck a chord with me because of how it feels to me. I hoped to be encouraging to you, I hope I didn't offend. This is all very hard, and I don't understand why things have to be like they are. Keep writing!

[chrismw in reply to Maryt1967]

No offense. For me the answer is the question--why do we need to understand why? It's torture! The mystery--let it be.

Best to your father and you

Chris

[Maryt1967]

Thank you.

[gran5-]

Y is just a crooked letter,I've said to many, many questioners. It is fine as long as you don't get caught on one of those sharp points. (Double entendre if you wish, none if you prefer

Jk

[maryalice]

I couldn't get through my day without trusting in my Lord to get me through it. I thought Leyther writing was great.

[Leyther]

Thank you Mary Alice

I dont conform to an particular religion

The messages that come from the teachings of Christ, Buddha etc all add up to the same thing as far as I can see "All you need is love"

The world is at war constantly and we as individuals find ourselves battling with others or fighting the unseen enemy within.

Christ said "love thy neighbour" and was applauded by the disciples

What he said next shocked them to the core.

It is the one statement that if followed ends all conflict of any kind.

Yet it is rarely spoken.

It seems so hard, so irrational but it brings instant peace when applied

What is it?

"Love thy enemy"

Try it with your own personal enemy.