Leading by Example

It has occurred to me that we are often leading by example even when we may not realize it.  As an oldest child I was often in left in charge of my younger siblings and they looked to me to be an example.  Now as a Mother and Grandmother it is still the case.

The way we live our lives and react to situations is often being watched and repeated in those that we love the most so it is so important to keep a positive attitude and to teach by example love, tolerance, appreciation.  Many times our example is being put in front of others and we may not even realize that we are an example to them.  I am not a perfect person and as so have made mistakes and at times reacted badly to situations in my life..this hurts not only me but any that are looking to me as an example.  When these things happen I at least try to turn it around in positive direction as soon as I am aware and show that although life and people are not perfect we can behave with love and grace under even the most terrible of circumstances.


I will always do my best to be a good example for those I love and when I err, please realize that that too gives me an opportunity to turn in around and show others that it is okay to make mistakes, and it is possible to turn our attitudes and lives around in a more positive direction. Seek to be a good example and an inspiration to others because we never know who is looking to us to show them the way.

Been Away too long

Sorry dear friends..I have been away too long.  I've been dealing with some life issues, but I will try and do better and be on here more often.  I'm finding out that our life path's aren't always easy to traverse..sometimes we go along thinking all is well and we are on the right path only to get an eye opening surprise telling us differently.  When this happens it is difficult to know what to do..I am being lead in directions that I never dreamed of and they will and do affect others in my life...do I do what I must knowing that it might affect and even hurt others that I care for or do I stick where I am and never follow the path that has been set before me..which I know is where I should truly be...Hard decisions..At the moment I will take it day by day and pray in hopes that the two may even work together if I can come up with a solution..In the meantime...I will sit still and try to make the best decisions that I can for all..

Running

Have you ever found yourself running just as fast as you can only to realize that you have been running in circles the whole time?  I've come to realize lately that in doing that and trying to please everyone you get nowhere fast.  It's time to slow down take the time to really see what's going on around me and realize that the world won't end if I take a little time here and there for myself..I've joined the gym, started my writing again and am considering taking kickboxing lessons..Hey why not?  I've always wanted to and now is as good a time as any.  We all go through this; caught up in work, chores, errands and doing so much for everyone else that we end up doing nothing for ourselves..Guess what..it's okay to be a little selfish now and again..you are worth it so go out and do something you've always wanted to..The time is now!

Good Morning

Good Morning Everyone!  It looks like another beautiful day...I can finally feel Spring in the air and it is wonderful.  Many of you are off today (wish I was) so I hope you take the opportunity to go out and just enjoy life with the people that you love!  Have an amazing day!

Where's the Love?

I would like to relate a situation in which I found myself a little while back.  I was riding in the car with a friend, a Christian friend and we passed by a group of homeless people that were gathered by the side of the road.  My friend looked at me and sneered and made some rather rude remarks that I won't repeat regarding "those people".  This hurt my heart very much and I said that how could we judge them..we don't know what path has led them to that place, how terrible of a road they must have traveled to end up there.  My point is this...I see this attitude and hear these type of words regarding all sorts of people and situations far too much and just as often from my Christian friends as my non-Christian ones...Where have we gone wrong that we cannot offer love, compassion and prayers to the people that need them the most.  Are we so caught up in ourselves that we can no longer "see" these people as human beings that deserve that and more from us.  Seems to me that Jesus surrounded himself with just that sort of people and avoided the high and mighty and self righteous ones and how can we do any less...I believe in leading by example, giving love, empathy, prayers and compassion to all our fellow men and women. So maybe next time you see someone that may be in a hard or difficult place or filled with anger and hate you could send a little love and light in their direction..sometimes that is all they need to get back on the right path again...just my thoughts.

Welcome!

Welcome to my first day of blogging....I am hopeful of having some ideas and thoughts to share and I welcome your comments, ideas and feedback. We are all connected so lets connect! I am currently living in sunny Central Florida and today is a glorious sunny day...My thought for today...go out and spend some time with someone you love or at least go do something you love doing...Live today and enjoy!!!!