tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post5539005486692868342..comments2023-10-17T08:59:57.852-04:00Comments on Body Soul and Spirit: Moving OnRuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-53861256837344515972007-04-24T22:52:00.000-04:002007-04-24T22:52:00.000-04:00Mary- Thanks. The odd encounters we have with stor...Mary- Thanks. The odd encounters we have with stormy tempers makes the sunny tempers more special.<BR/><BR/>KGMom- Yes, I thought it was a very wise parable too. We do a favour to our physical and mental health when we choose to live this way.<BR/><BR/>Birdman- Thanks for the ID :-)<BR/><BR/>Lynne- I like you and other Pollyanna types! Cynical people are critical of the optimists, but the nun's Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-22004028632897688022007-04-24T20:45:00.000-04:002007-04-24T20:45:00.000-04:00Very true - thanks for sharing this tale.Very true - thanks for sharing this tale.LauraHinNJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-53703786713988653612007-04-24T12:41:00.000-04:002007-04-24T12:41:00.000-04:00Indeed Ruth, indeed. Like the old saying goes, "W...Indeed Ruth, indeed. Like the old saying goes, "Whether you think you can or can't, you're probably right." :c) I prefer to always be a cup half full gal!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-56228347240730952802007-04-24T08:39:00.000-04:002007-04-24T08:39:00.000-04:00Ruth, thank you for your post today. I loved this...Ruth, thank you for your post today. I loved this story the first time I heard it. And sometimes I need to be reminded of the message!<BR/><BR/>The people around us really are often a reflection of what we are at that moment. I see this in work, relationships, even something like trying to get decent service in a shop. We have a great power to control not only our 'internal environment' but Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-84350474113083886912007-04-24T07:49:00.000-04:002007-04-24T07:49:00.000-04:00Thank you for posting this folk tale, Ruth! It is...Thank you for posting this folk tale, Ruth! It is so true, and I needed to be reminded of that today!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-15333750329062527782007-04-24T01:19:00.000-04:002007-04-24T01:19:00.000-04:00That is a folktale for me to write in my personal ...That is a folktale for me to write in my personal journal, the message i loud and clear.<BR/><BR/>And to make sure it is said: I love you Aunt Ruth!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-15607810257737521332007-04-23T21:01:00.000-04:002007-04-23T21:01:00.000-04:00What's even the point of being harsh and critical ...What's even the point of being harsh and critical to others anyway? When I see people who are like that I tend to think, "Do they think they're better than anyone else?" "Don't they make mistakes of their own?". <BR/><BR/>I don't even want to be near people who are negative, it's a real turn off. It's better to be around people who are optimistic and accepting.The Beckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15205218179584431184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-8774464199992288862007-04-23T19:59:00.000-04:002007-04-23T19:59:00.000-04:00I have two phrases that I've use throughout my lif...I have two phrases that I've use throughout my life "keep sweet" and "take the high road". Life can hand you some tough turns along the road, but your attitude toward them is important on their outcome<BR/>Excellent blog!omaloishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643846523962633175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-91932454354777004242007-04-23T18:55:00.000-04:002007-04-23T18:55:00.000-04:00I actually worked with a young man(29) who was ver...I actually worked with a young man(29) who was very bitter and cold towards people in general.When he discovered he had cancer, he started to go to church and give life his all. <BR/> Its too bad he didn't have more time to enjoy life but he did make an impression on us all before he died.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-57141872366384360162007-04-23T16:14:00.000-04:002007-04-23T16:14:00.000-04:00This struck painfully close to home. My father-in...This struck painfully close to home. My father-in-law was similar to the patient who tried unsuccessfully to make amends for a lifetime of cruelty. Sadly, the pain can persist long after the abusive parent's death. So sad.<BR/><BR/>You are in a position to transmit these powerful end-of-life lessons.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-60910766032039785722007-04-23T09:40:00.000-04:002007-04-23T09:40:00.000-04:00"I want to live each day without regret, with love..."I want to live each day without regret, with love and forgiveness and optimism, looking for the best in the people I see every day."<BR/><BR/>Those are powerful words Ruth.<BR/>Though I've been called a Pollyanna all my life, I really do try to live that way. A nun told me years ago that attitude is a habit. If our attitude is negative, we will meet and see negative in others. If our attitudeLynne at Hasty Brookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187035706322695138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-41074067315654470562007-04-23T09:37:00.000-04:002007-04-23T09:37:00.000-04:00Hello, body soul spiritOn your previous post. I t...Hello, body soul spirit<BR/>On your previous post. I think those birds are either Song Sparrows or Fox Sparrows.<BR/>Bye,<BR/>BirdmanBirdmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716895716085176028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-77233870312047361942007-04-23T09:11:00.000-04:002007-04-23T09:11:00.000-04:00I agree--living a life without regrets and with fo...I agree--living a life without regrets and with forgiveness is the best approach. <BR/>I like the story your pastor used--a great parable on how we view the world influences our perception of reality.KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-16754413821043232372007-04-23T08:55:00.000-04:002007-04-23T08:55:00.000-04:00May you have a week filled with those with "sunny ...May you have a week filled with those with "sunny tempers", Ruth!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the enlightening words.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.com