Exchanges, I think of exchanges in the manner in which we don't judge but we gain and understanding. I went out on a cold harsh sunny morning and went for a long walk. I enjoyed it immensely in comparison to everything being the city if you know what I mean. I for the first time wrote my mother. As I was walking I thought about all things and how they have been going and it came to me that it's all within the perspective of thought. How we think and what we act upon is what makes for a better person. This all did come to me in the morning, I was walking along and it was nice to meet a few people and talk to them.
Seemingly, when we are doing things are mind is off of the things that may trouble or cause some worry or concern. It's a fact that we have to do things in life but at the same time we have to have our health as well as we need to be in the right state of mind.
I come down here into the basement, and I write. As I am writing this I am looking at this bottle of water I have hear and noticing the perspective of how it is. Water is fluid, which means that it flows. Within all things, and matter we flow with our lives or do we really. Perhaps, just perhaps if we are overwhelmed with something the perspective of what we desire to see can happen. Or if we have the option of understanding how to maneuver our lives - it's a perception that we do make happen.
Sundays are those days that you prepare for Monday. For myself, Sunday evenings are those times in which to just enjoy the day. It's said it's a day of rest, but at the same time it's a time to really breath in what you have and let go of all things and all matters. Winters coming and good old mother called me a few days ago with regards to my knees. She had mentioned this thing that is within Jell-O - it's called Gelatin. Well as I went shopping, I got some and I looked it up and - you know what Mom was right.
I can remember the days when I would roll my eyes with what I had to wear to go to grade school, or the vegtables that I had to eat as a child before I could leave the table. Yes, seemingly how we look at it in another manner as adults. Regardless, of how old I get, my mother is a very specially person. I don't care how old a person is. There are a few special people within family that they keep a connection with.
And then some...
Very nicely written . My mother used to tell me when I was a kid , " Always make sure you wear the shoes on the right foot . "
ReplyDeleteAt first , I had no idea , and thought maybe , I was putting them on the wrong feet . lol
But I was only a kid . lol
Anyways , after almost 30 years later . I finally knew what she meant . And I live by those words more each day .
She has been through much but she keeps things going in a way that I really adore her.
ReplyDeleteA nice walk anytime of the day is a good way to clear any cobwebs that are in our head. Fresh air has a way of clearing our head, even better than a long sleep.
ReplyDeleteI also remember rolling my eyes whenever my mother would come out with ideas or solutions that to me appeared to be "old school". I've had to admit since then, that she was right almost all the time.
Here are two quotes from my mother: "Never do anything that you may regret or be ashamed of later on in life." "Always put yourself in a position where you can walk with your head high and not be afraid to look people in the eyes."
Have a good evening.
A great evening to you as well. And your most certainly right. We get a little more mature and we realize what is of value.
ReplyDeleteThis is so true Jack,,my mother is dead now since April of this year and I still remember some of the things that she use to tell me growing up into a young lady and since becoming a woman. You know what? She was so right about everything she told me and I appreciate that so much. I did tell her that I appreciated everything she taught me to prepare this world...I use to roll my eyes and say, "Ok Whatever." But after being on my own and now that I was married 4 yrs ago..I see and I can still hear her tell me things that meant so little to me at the time but is so BIG for me now..I do truly appreciate it so much..My mother use to tell me.." Sometimes it's neccessary to put yourself first instead of being too modest...and also..She would tell me, " You make think it's so silly or you may laugh but when you have a family of your own and situations come up you are going to say..Mama told me this would happen.' And You know what ..I have seen so much and went through so much and I still go back and think about the day she told me that...I will never forget it!
ReplyDeletePersonally, I appreciate everything my mother taught me about life and being the woman I am today!
Great Post!
Sometimes we have to have quite a few years behind us before we are truely "grown up" and take the responsibility of our own life. The little helpful hints along the way sometimes don't click in until years later.
ReplyDeleteLyn, that is so true. However in one way we do grow up yet perhaps we grow ahead...Just a thought.
ReplyDeleteI think from generation to generation we do gain something from our elders. I am sure that each of us in some manner gained by way of what was disregarded at one time and then it was regarded highly later on as we moved forward within are life.
ReplyDelete"Sometimes it's necessary to put yourself first instead of being too modest", I can relate to that Cyn.
I find that parents appear to know less and less as one approaches their upper teens. Thereafter, they begin to become wiser again. Truly a mystery of ages. ;)
ReplyDeleteUnconditional Love!
and my mom said, "let me walk .. as long I still use my own leg, those wheel chair going to make me lazy,"
ReplyDeleteHello again, Jack ... I'll have to get back to your pages and catch up. Meanwhile wishing you good health and nice days. ~M
G'day Jack,
ReplyDeleteWhat I find scary is that now I am the older generation what words of wisdom did I have my children rolling their eyes at then but now find profound.... LOL