Hero
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Post by Hero on Feb 12, 2009 0:53:43 GMT
Do any of you think from time to time that you take what you have for granted? I know I do. I got alot going for me, done alot and have alot. Sometimes I as a person forget about the things I have in life, maybe focus away from it or sometimes need a subte reminder of the blessings I should count regularly. Sometimes in general, some people don't know how fortunate they are until they've lost something or see someone else less fortunate than themselves and the memory jog kicks in. Maybe some should think about what they already have rather than ponder about what they don't have. Maybe some don't appreciate what the riches they own in life until an epithany sets them straight. This could go on  Either way, I felt compelled to write something on this topic as it sometimes is an issue with me and wanted to have My Say. |
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 12, 2009 16:10:03 GMT
I can certainly say my personal experiences of the last year and a half have given me some new perspectives on what I took for granted.
-Ralph
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Feb 12, 2009 20:06:58 GMT
On the one hand, everyone should always have in their mind those in the world less fortunate than themselves, if for no other reason than to do what we can to help them (which no-one would ever do if only aware of those better off). It is also better for your own happiness if you manage to maintain a glass-half-full rather than glass-half-empty state of mind - though that isn't always within your power.
On the other side of the argument, you should try to fulfil your potential in this world, and not be satisfied with your situation if you feel you have talents that could be put to better use than your situation allows.
The exhortation to count one's blessings doesn't contradict the exhortation to make better use of one's talents - both are exhortations to try to think in a way that is constructive rather than self-destructive.
Martin
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Post by legios on Feb 12, 2009 21:20:17 GMT
I used to be prone to taking things for granted (my immediate relatives could confirm that), and assuming that things would always be there. After the death of someone very dear to me I have became less prone to thinking that way. It served as a bit of a reminder that I should cherish what I have while it is there, whether this be particular books that are close to my heart, the opportunities that I get in life or something as simple as watching the swans slide across the ice on a crisp winters day. It serves as a bit of a reminder that these things are precious and to be celebrated, and that I shouldn't get into the habit of just feeling like they will always be there.
Karl
(well, that and my hair. I appear to have a tendency picked up from one side of my family to thin out on top early on. I used to take my hair for granted, but now I'm just pleased when it manages to grow back when it gets its quarterly shearing.)
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Post by Shockprowl on Feb 12, 2009 23:24:41 GMT
Seeing people in 'bad' situations makes me realise how freakin' lucky I am in life. Got a lot to be gratefull for.
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 13, 2009 16:13:56 GMT
(well, that and my hair. I appear to have a tendency picked up from one side of my family to thin out on top early on. I used to take my hair for granted, but now I'm just pleased when it manages to grow back when it gets its quarterly shearing.) I've been steadily going grey over the last year. Especially noticeable in certain light or when hair is longer. What is cool though is that I just noticed that at last some greying on the temples is occuring. Now if I can just train the grey hairs to congregate there I can be Reed Richards of the Fantastic Four and thus will rock very hard indeed. -Ralph |
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Post by legios on Feb 13, 2009 22:31:53 GMT
Grey, I would have liked grey, judging by the other part of my mothers family I could have looked forward to a good decade of iron-grey hair to give me a bit of gravitas. Unfortunately I don't think I am going to keep my hair long enough for the grey to grow in. It is well on the way to heading for a tonsure, without needing to be shaved. Somedays I think I may as well go the whole hog and just shave it all off and go for the Hawk/Michael Chicklis look.
Karl
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 13, 2009 22:35:29 GMT
Then you could be the Thing to my Reed Richards!
-Ralph
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Post by legios on Feb 13, 2009 22:50:21 GMT
Quit yer yammering stretch. It's clobbering time!
Karl
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Hero
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Post by Hero on Feb 14, 2009 0:28:48 GMT
I miss my thick blonde long surfer hair from 11 years ago. Someone could start a hair thread or something if it's that effective a side topic I took onboard what you've said, Martin. ===KEN |
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Post by Shockprowl on Feb 14, 2009 19:39:36 GMT
Quit yer yammering stretch. It's clobbering time! Karl YOU DA MAN KARLOS!!!!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2009 17:28:48 GMT
Although I often complain about my job I'm just glad that I've got one at all. The same goes for having a roof over my head as everytime I go shopping up Leicester I see many a homeless bloke sleeping rough and that makes me think how lucky I am.
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Post by karla on Feb 15, 2009 20:48:36 GMT
my i-pod
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Hero
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Post by Hero on Feb 16, 2009 18:32:05 GMT
Although I often complain about my job I'm just glad that I've got one at all. The same goes for having a roof over my head as everytime I go shopping up Leicester I see many a homeless bloke sleeping rough and that makes me think how lucky I am. I am like that too. I am really fortunate to own a house in a really nice area, especially after growing up in a rough sector of Bristol. I really need to look after my place more... ===KEN |
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