Life Was Created For Us, Let's Not Use It Against Us
Posted: Saturday, October 10, 2009
by Susan Thom
We all have our complaints, we're not saints (or most of us.) Dwelling on all the problems we've accumulated definitely could put us in a bad mood. Stress levels heighten, and arguing, rudeness, and anger become a way of life. Fear is usually at the core. Fear of losing our job or our home, or our family. Or our spouse. When we get in that fear mode, we get nervous and our usual positive outlook on life seems to go right down the tube. This is when we feel life is doing something "to" us. And not just life-God.
What if life was created FOR us, not against us, and we lived our lives in that fashion? We would thank God for all the many things we see and love and care about. The tragedies of the world are better left to Him to figure out. He is the ultimate knowledge, and we have but a finite amount. If we had learned to appreciate all the wonderful creations of our World, we'd be much happier. Nature is the closest we can get to our Heavenly father, and we will feel that while watching a hummingbird flap it's wings so quickly, you can't see them.
Or hold a newborn in your arms,
or watch any creature in nature and marvel at this seemingly built in way of navigating to where they need to go.
Everything but humans seem to know what their job is on this Earth, and what they're supposed to do. Do we really believe arguing and fighting most of our lives is the prudent thing to do, since, we all know we're going to die-no secret. What's the point going to be? Or does there even have to be a point? Is Earth our Coney island and when time is up, we return home? Why wouldn't there be a Coney Island in Heaven?
Yes, I have questions, too, but I know that living my life constantly questioning everything and everyone, won't bring me enjoyment out of life. Let's keep the painful parts of life to the one side: death, accidents, health problems, money problems, relationship problems, job problems. I may have forgotten some. Without these problems, which take up so little of the percentage of our lives, usually, what do we have left? Beauty. Especially this time of year with all the leaves changing color. That in itself is a miracle to me. Do they wonder why they change color?
I watch the gracefulness of deer every night from my front porch swing. They look up, see us, and then they go right back to chomping those leaves. They sense we respect them and there's no reason to fear us. We mean them no harm. The flowers that have bloomed all summer are so majestic in their color and the way they reach towards their Heavenly father. There are tastes to enjoy, both solid and liquid. There are ice cream sundaes! And chocolate syrup and brownies and fruit and nuts.
Yes, there are problems we have to deal with and ponder over and rectify, but there are also chipmunks and horses and hayrides and festivals. My little maltipoo is the most loving dog I've ever had, and he brings me a great deal of joy. Whenever I say, "do you want to go for a ride?" I'm afraid his neck is going to twist off as he turns it towards the door so fast. He knows the difference between going out and walking down to the mailbox. He is a treasure, and I appreciate his sweetness.
Although I am still dealing with some problems, I am learning a lot about myself. Life is not a punishment, unless we make it one. Most of the times, when we try our hardest, good things happen. And when they don't, we have to gather all the strength we have, and then pray for some more, but if we are diligent and persevere, chances are, things will be all right.
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Top-level comments on this article: (5 total)Hi Susan, you're just burning up some bad karma. Accept it and go on without reacting and you won't have to deal with it in your next lifetime. It's kind of clearing the decks so that you can see more deeply, getting you ready for something more profound.
Best...........ePlease log in to respond to this comment.hi E,i figured as much :)i'm ready for something more profound!oh, but to have your knowledge.to know why things are happening.to understand more, and question less.thank you for reading and commenting,it's always good to talk with you,my best to you,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.
Good article Susan, It's always good to look at the bright side of things (life in general) I'm happy to see you are feeling better, it shows in this writing.Please log in to respond to this comment.hi david,i got your oovoo message-thank you.out of over 700 articles, i have received the most page views on alcoholism and depression. the mind is a mysterious thing.thank you for being such a good friend,my best to you always,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.
Sometimes when we go through something, we question "Why?" It may be months or years later that we look back and see the answer. Sometimes the worst ordeal brings about something positive, it may just take time. You're right, we need to stop questioning and just keep faith that life will unfold as it should. Good article Susan, and your little 'maltipoo' is absolutely adorable. :)Please log in to respond to this comment.hi brianna,thank you for reading and commenting.i'm too analytical sometimes (okay, most of the time) (okay, all of the time)everything has to have a rhyme and a reason, until i realized, it's going to happen anyway, just go with it and learn to deal.benji is my maltipoo. when i get time i'll send you some pictures. he really is sweet.my best to you,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.
For me learning acceptance in most situations is and was sometimes the most difficult. Today I try to remember that all things work together for good. Thanks for sharing this article.Linda DPlease log in to respond to this comment.Hi Sue, This was a good article. I really enjoyed it. Love the frog!BobPlease log in to respond to this comment.hi bob,thanks for reading and commenting.those frogs were the weirdest thing.they came last year, every night around 9, and just hung out on the porch, then left.i wish they had come back this year.my best to you,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.hi linda,life takes practice if we want to live it to the most positive fullness. some days we don't feel like doing that, and other days we do. if i can accept what is going on, i can deal with it.but that's taken me years to figure out.my best regards,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.hi linda,life takes practice if we want to live it to the most positive fullness. some days we don't feel like doing that, and other days we do. if i can accept what is going on, i can deal with it.but that's taken me years to figure out.my best regards,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.
Nicely done, Sue.Beauty is everywhere, but, would we notice it so much if not contrasted with the not-so-beautiful?Please log in to respond to this comment.hi ken,thanks for reading and commenting.no, i don't think we would notice if not for the contrast. good point.there's everything on this Earth-the good, the bad, and the evil, i mean ugly :)my best to you,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.
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