By
Diane Forrest
In
choosing this article this morning I looked at this picture. Life is pretty Amazing! So I started thinking about that. What's so amazing about it? I have been going through some hard times
lately, my life and plans have not turned out the way I expected, then I
thought about this song " what ever doesn't kill you, makes you stronger”
and I think, well I am still here, but then I think God may have more
confidence in me than I do.
But
then I realize that God never gives us more than we can handle, and he is
always there right beside us to help us out.
It’s like that poem, " Footprints" written by Mary
Fishback Powers:
One
night I dreamed a dream.
As
I was walking along the beach with my Lord.
Across
the dark sky flashed scenes from my life.
For
each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand,
One
belonging to me and one to my Lord.
After
the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I
looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I
noticed that at many times along the path of my life,
especially
at the very lowest and saddest times,
there
was only one set of footprints.
This
really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it.
"Lord,
you said once I decided to follow you,
You'd
walk with me all the way.
But
I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life,
there
was only one set of footprints.
I
don't understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me."
He
whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you
Never,
ever, during your trials and testings.
When
you saw only one set of footprints,
It
was then that I carried you."
I
have an amazing family, wonderful friends, a nice cool home and a full refrigerator
and my trusty companion, Snoopy. I am
not rich in money, but I am wealthy beyond belief in the things that matter
such as love and support from friends and family. I live in a country that is free, and this
morning I am getting dressed to go to church to worship how I please without
any fear of persecution. I will then
have a hot lunch with my parents, and with any luck a nice lazy afternoon
either napping or watching a movie. Yes,
when I think about it, Life is Amazing.
I saw an article online by Marcella Chamerro on tinybudah.com where she
lists 20 reasons why life is amazing.
They include:
- Courage
grows when we choose to open up to another person in a way that creates more
connection.
- After
rain stops falling, dewdrops sprinkle our gardens with incredible beauty.
- A
gesture as simple as holding someone’s hand slows our heart rate to a calm and
peaceful state, as if by magic.
- As
much as we teach them our ways, children represent an immense learning
experience for all adults to find more play and joy in life.
- Simplicity
in communication, design, and thinking will always win out over the complex,
both in business and personal affairs.
- When
forming our emotions and actions, how we speak to ourselves within our own
minds is much stronger than what anyone else can say to us.
- Every
single morning represents a new opportunity to live the life we always dreamed
of.
- Every
single action we choose to take—like when you chose to read this—is a
representation of our priorities in life.
- The
power of a shared connection can change our entire outlook on a problem,
through empathy, support, and a comforting hug.
- Moments
of sadness and loss are the times we feel most appreciative for our lives, like
a pick-me-up that is hard-coded into our brains to alleviate pain.
- Our
bodies are automatically programmed to reject all kinds of extremes (including
drinking water), leading us to a path of moderation and balance.
- While
material goods might create momentary happiness, our best moments as humans
come from joyful experiences.
- As
each of us grows and changes, we build layer upon layer of amazing personality
traits and expertise, which creates new, improved versions of ourselves as time
goes on.
- Even
fear can be helpful. The activities and experiences that we fear are usually
the ones that provide us with the best experiences.
- Our
minds and bodies are responsive to the care we give them. If we exercise both,
they will both improve. If we don’t, they won’t. It’s in our hands to choose.
- The
key to closer human connection is giving more of one’s own self. A material
gift could never bring us closer together than a conversation.
- As
time passes, the human connections we make—friends, family, acquaintances—flow
in and out our lives. The choice to reel them in when we need them is
completely ours for the taking.
- Learning
comes strongest when it is derived from a mistake. Sometimes, the worse the mistake, the better the learning.
- Each
person has a distinct way to overcome personal obstacles. For some, comedy
helps ease the pain, while others might choose music or sports. Each of us can
find our own way to happiness.
- While
finding never-ending joy may be difficult, finding happiness is much
easier—through peace of mind and mindful choices. When we change our perception
of happiness, it is obvious that it’s ours for the taking.
What
are some of the things that make your life amazing?
