Thinking about this "ME FIRST" world we live in the other day feeling awful sorry for myself at all that I lack and desire....did a little soul searching for reasons why I felt like I was feeling. About that time, the news was coming on.. and as I contemplated my reasons, a story about the homeless came on.
The thought of those less fortunate...no home, no job, no transportation, no food....ALL of which I have...wanna talk about a wake up call...hell people, things could always be worse, for any one of us..JUST SAYIN'!

no internet.... yes, we are fortunate and have blessings to count. i am guilty of forgetting that too at times. friends, we keep each other in line, ya know? ((bry!! ))

aye, we do bas

Very true, {{{{{Bry}}}}}

Although we have what so many lack,We are still as human as they are.
It must be in the human nature.
I think we all get on our own pity party.No harm,No foul.

Yes....but we still have a choice. Abraham Lincoln once said "Most people are as happy as they make up their minds to be." Not always the easiest thing to do..still, a choice..

((((((((((((((((((hugs Bry!))))))))))))))))))))))))

Thank You, Holly ..right back at'cha!!

i give to the homeless everyday and feed them every week. It's okay to love ourselves too. It's nice to remember those in need as well, but i am not going to feel guilty for the things i work hard for in life.

Nothing said about feeling guilty..just a realization that regardless of circumstances, IF you have a job, a home, a vehicle, food to eat, be grateful for it.

I have all that but a job and I'm still grateful for what I have.....

As they say no matter what you don't have there are others out there you have much more then they do...

Fo SHO!

Whenever I get into that 'oh woe is me' mode -- I try to stop myself and think - 'ya know, there is always someone who has it "better" and there is always someone how has it "worse" than me'

But truly, I am so very, very, very blessed and usually fall asleep literally counting my blessings - from having a comfy bed to having great friends to having a kitty curled up with me - the simplest things are the best!!

There are so many 'out there' who are struggling for so many reasons - pray for them and keep them in your thoughts - you never know when just a simple smile can turn someone's day around !

Oh c'mere bry....you need a hug? I will hug you like a lonely viking.....like a REALLLLLY lonely viking

.....all better now Krup, but thanks

Good.
Because the glow-in-the-dark teeth
are very distracting.
On a pirate.

(((Bry))))

When a tear falls hold it close
When silence is heard rejoice in the music

When I get to a point that I want to crash and burn, I think about my ancestors and those who came before me. I also think about those young people who died without really ever growing up to realize the things that we now have. You talk about a sober awakening!!(holy cow). Some great people within our families(and outside of our families) have passed down some lessons we should all learn from
them as well as from each other. Love the USA and the ablity we have to speak our minds and live life on our terms......

I was feeling that way recently and then received an email from a friend that lives in another country.. Hadn't heard from him in months and then he told me he had had a stroke and was in the hospital for 4 mo and looking to having lots of therapy to get better.. Sure made me feel better in a hurry...