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Fall is a time when life's routine changes for many household who have children. School starts and it seems as it is just a routine of last year for a very long time. However, it is always and ever changing because if you are a parent, you realize little by little that your child/children are growing up and the time will soon be here that they will leave what seems to be a routine of fall activities.
It is amazing that most parents can hardly wait to see their 'little one' start kindergarten. Wow! And, than, we see them, actually, starting the class where we can count the grades into years. Their first grade and than we look around and they are in middle school. Not too long afterwards, here comes high school and the licenses to drive a car. Wow! And, in just four short years, they are graduating. They are walking the walk where they are handed their diploma that they have worked so hard to receive.
Than, a short summer passes by and it is time for fall, once again. However, this time the fall brings more permanent changes than ever before. Our child/children have reached a milestone in maturity and they are leaving the 'parent's nest of home', to enter college. Unbelievable! So, who is excited the most? The parent or the child? This is a hard one if you have ever been a parent and if you have ever experienced graduating and leaving home to go to college.
With this in mind, I have chosen this writing for today as there are many that are experiencing similar emotions this fall.
There are no 'pat answers' for parents and/or the child/student. Each parent, father or mother, will have different emotions and ideas as they walk this path.
So to all of those out there this fall, I wish you the best.
A parent's love is like no other. I read recently and experienced that a parent's love is always and ever. There are no circumstances, experiences or memories that can cease the 'heart's love home' of a parent. I realize that this might not be every parent's belief or feeling.
For the child, it is a time to start anew in a way that they have never experienced. It is an adventure! It is an experience that they will never forget! It is a place that is a privilege to have reached in their lives! It is place that all children deserve! It is a place that most parents long to see develop! It is place for parent and child that represent: 'tough love'!
As we let go of past routine and experiences and move forward; it is important for all to remember: Life is a Balance of Holding on and Letting Go.
Until next time,
God Bless
Doris
The Rippling Effect......sounds interesting, doesn't it? I wonder what most of us see/think of when we hear these words? Do we see water, an ocean, the wind blowing across it? Do we think of something other than a visual scene? Do we think of people, time or places?
There is no room for judgement in the 'purposeful day'. However, people deserve love and freedom to choose. However, the results at the end of the day might be different with the choices we choose. It most likely would depend on several things. Would it not be concluded on how we chose to reflect on our day; how we viewed the day, lived out this specific concern and/or focused as our mission?
The world of busy living has come upon most of us in one form of living or another. Different generations have forced people to live a different life style. Different avenues in life that involve money, careers, health, beliefs and acquaintances; all affect what we do and how we do things.
However, at the end of the day, we all have a need for food to sustain our bodies. We all need sleep to rest/prepare our bodies to function. Plus, we all need love, respect and communication to nurture us. Without any of these things, a person isn't as healthy and complete in a 'purposeful way for good'.
A 'purposeful way for good' is a result of 'our focusing' and a way 'we have chosen to live' out each day to help others and hopefully be a part of 'The Rippling Effect'.
It is a path that leads us to freedom and happiness. It is the freedom of not always needing to get our own way. When we learn to live this humble lifestyle, our happiness is not dependent upon getting what we want. It is a concept that is beautiful and freeing. This concept allows us to put others interest first. This is when we live more kindly.
So, as we pause and discern the meaning of what 'The Rippling Effect' means to us, it might make all the difference in the world for others and for ourselves. 'The Rippling Effect' is a gift that keeps on giving. I wish each of us a part of what makes this 'The Rippling Effect'. It is free and available to each one of us.....taking a little of that 'precious time' that we think we do not have can reap rewards of treasures. It is with this kind of love that can change the people that make up this world. This is 'The Rippling Effect of a Greater Love than Us'. What do we think and see now?
Until next time,
God Bless
Doris
"IT MADE A DIFFERENCE FOR THAT ONE"
Do we actually grasp how one word and/or deed affects another?
I have chosen to humbly share with you an example of this very feeling and my thoughts that I recently experienced. Everybody projects some kind of positive and/or negative thoughts to another. This may be in a conscious matter or it may not be mentioned or noticed from the giver or to the receptive person. We go about our lives in a way that we do not recognize just how our actions can affect another. Or, do we value our own self-worth in what we have to offer others through our blessings and God given talents. We all have God given talents that we somehow either take for granted or we do not seem to think are worth sharing.
There are people in our everyday living that sees/senses and discerns others gifts and blessings that affects another. What if we stopped doing something because of thoughts of non-importance or mediocrity? Do we ever fathom that we might be preventing somebody a spark of inspiration to 'even out' their day?
Of course, life will go on without whatever it is we choose to do, say, write and/or communicate in any way. However, if we are here to live a 'life on purpose', it does matter as to what, how and when we choose to help inspire, even, in our ordinary days of living.
There have been two friends that reminded me of this in recent times. One was in a casual compliment regarding a God given talent that I had taken for granted. Another person reminded me, in a humble way, how she felt it was a shame that I had not posted on my blog in awhile. She stated, "It is unknown (the depth of your influence) because you cannot know how many or who may stumble or be directed to your writings at a time when they may be impacted by your wisdom and the beauty of your words."
Wow! This was humbling! Did I feel puffed up? No, not at all. It gave me 'pause' and inspired me to reflect on; 'we all are valuable and worthwhile! We ALL make a difference. We may not make a difference to the entire world.....however>>>> "it made a difference for that one".
This little Starfish Story says it best!
"It made a difference to that one!" May we never forget the impact of The Starfish Story!
My next post will be on 'The Rippling Effect'
Until next time
God Bless
Doris
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