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An Attitude Adjustment
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An Attitude Adjustment |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea 
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When you feel dark of deep despair and think that hope can never be, please put things into perspective, for in so doing, you may see. Small children live in cancer wards. Their own dear lives have but begun. Some may not live another year. Some may not see tomorrow's sun. I know your life is difficult and don't make light of how you feel, but I try teach right attitude. Yes, sometimes life can be too real. Think of courage as a muscle. The more it's used, the stronger, gets. Don't always focus on yourself, help others, you'll have few regrets. Each day cause someone else to smile. In turn, you'll find it brings your own. Don't whine and whine your friends away, then wonder why you're all alone. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Michael It's so true that giving, gives back....each and every time. Thanks for the reminder in this wonderful poem.  |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Excellent words of wisdom here. Perspective is paramount. -MVS "AS ABOVE SO BELOW" |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Well, Michael, I guess "Somebody's" trying to talk to me today, because God has been reminding me that I have very much to be thankful for. This is yet another way He has reminded me. Thanks for reminding us that we might need "An Attitude Adjustment". "Love makes the world go around" |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, for much of my early life I wallowed in self-pity trying to spread my love and be rejected and feeling I don't belong, now after turning to Him I know not all can learn to understand me and that is okay, I will just spread smiles to all and turn the other cheek on those who don't accept it and wish them well and for joy to come to them! (sigh) This is wonderful, sweet friend, you truly are an angel to us all, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Michael, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Such true words Michael. Very very nicely penned. We should all take these words to heart. ~Hugs~ ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~ |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
but I've already had several....they just can't get it right?......It's kinda like what they say about cocaine...."But it enhances my personality.".....of course, they don't tell ya the part about if you're already a jerk it enhances that too?....this is a good write Auggie... Toerag..  [This message has been edited by Balladeer (11-08-2002 06:21 PM).] |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
 Thanks My Friend...ThisDiamond |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
very good Michael..and a lesson to be learned hugs M |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Michael......  |
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Connel
since 2002-11-04
Posts 736Florida, USA |
Nice poem.. Enjoyed. Thank you for sharing. I wish to become a great poet some day, but it will only come in time. Til then, I shall write my poems, and wait. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Thank you Michael. So very wise of you. A great reminder for those down days....smile...give...get out of self. Just so ~very true~! Reminds me of something that happened to me once... One day I was in a very, very depressed state and had to go to the grocery store. I was really NOT okay. 5 PM, and I and half the town was there. It seemed like every other person I passed smiled BIG at me.... I thought, gee, I must look really sad! I'll bet 10-12 people smiled hugely at me. When I got to the check-out stand I was feeling incredibly better! It's amazing what smiles can do for a person, even from strangers. Well, it takes me 45 minutes just to pick up milk and bread and by time I got home, first had to run to the bathroom. I ran past the mirror, and did a double-take, for on my face was a pitch black streak of I don't know what, running from cheek bone to jawline; I looked like half an Indian on the war path! No wonder everyone was smiling at me! But, I laughed at myself and the situation...and those smiles did change my unhappiness that afternoon! I honestly felt better driving home. (of course I thought: well ya'd think one of em coulda tol me....) I was in such a bad state they were probably afraid to approach me..tsk! Anyway, love your poem and YOUR attitude. Thank you for sharing with us... always a help, you are! Warm Regards, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Michael, I think I would need a laser to get an attitude adjustment that sticks, but you have a way of making me want to be better. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Hi Michael, I'm glad to see your positive words,a good reminder to appreciate what we do have, not dwell on what we have lost. Sandra |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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