Just like my previous post, this has been forwarded to me as well by another friend...Some inspirational stuff and reading it, it gave me time to ponder on some issues I currently have in my personal life....I am including my reflection/reactions on each point being itemized here....
Here goes a story and my reaction.....
When Eric Dumas was getting ready to return to college after a semester break, his dad gave him some sheets of paper containing hand-written words of advice for further reflection. A number of Eric's friends asked if they, too, could read these words of wisdom from a father to his son.
1. Dwell on the future, not the past.. What's done is done, the future is the only thing you can have an impact on.
**I'm having a hard time dealing with this one. Can't seem to not dwell in the past, but I'm slowly learning to dwell more in the future...
2. Ask God for forgiveness and move on. God always forgives the faithful.
**This one is soo true...No need to explain more...
3. Don't feel as though you must bare your soul to theirs. This puts a burden on them. Go on a "need to know" basis.
**I'll try to do this more often.....hehehehe....
4. This too will pass, if you want it to. Mature, healthy relationships combat the desire to falter.
**This is my motto now :: This too will pass....
5. Take solace [comfort] from your relationship with God and those you love.
**Amen to this..
6. Focus on the positive and use it. Reflect on your gains and build on your strengths. Let go of your failures.
**Very well said....will take this advice as well....
7. Nobody is perfect, not even you (or me). There will always be failings and temptations. That is what the Devil does for a living!
**Good point....It sort of balances out things..But it would be nice to be able to find perfection in imperfect situations or ways. (tough though!...)
8. Count your blessings, nurture your faith. Thank God everyday for who you are. Move on through this earthly existence as best you can.
**Agree. Amidst all the hard times, I realized I still am blessed..And I'm thankful.
9. Enjoy life! Leave a legacy for your children to follow. That's all we really can do.
**Very good point again....
10. I love you.
**This says it all...The love of a father to a son....
(P.S.) Call your mother.
**This really got me....I miss my Mom, even want her here beside me...Miss our bonding moments....Will send her an sms..... 'Nuf said...
Here goes a story and my reaction.....
When Eric Dumas was getting ready to return to college after a semester break, his dad gave him some sheets of paper containing hand-written words of advice for further reflection. A number of Eric's friends asked if they, too, could read these words of wisdom from a father to his son.
1. Dwell on the future, not the past.. What's done is done, the future is the only thing you can have an impact on.
**I'm having a hard time dealing with this one. Can't seem to not dwell in the past, but I'm slowly learning to dwell more in the future...
2. Ask God for forgiveness and move on. God always forgives the faithful.
**This one is soo true...No need to explain more...
3. Don't feel as though you must bare your soul to theirs. This puts a burden on them. Go on a "need to know" basis.
**I'll try to do this more often.....hehehehe....
4. This too will pass, if you want it to. Mature, healthy relationships combat the desire to falter.
**This is my motto now :: This too will pass....
5. Take solace [comfort] from your relationship with God and those you love.
**Amen to this..
6. Focus on the positive and use it. Reflect on your gains and build on your strengths. Let go of your failures.
**Very well said....will take this advice as well....
7. Nobody is perfect, not even you (or me). There will always be failings and temptations. That is what the Devil does for a living!
**Good point....It sort of balances out things..But it would be nice to be able to find perfection in imperfect situations or ways. (tough though!...)
8. Count your blessings, nurture your faith. Thank God everyday for who you are. Move on through this earthly existence as best you can.
**Agree. Amidst all the hard times, I realized I still am blessed..And I'm thankful.
9. Enjoy life! Leave a legacy for your children to follow. That's all we really can do.
**Very good point again....
10. I love you.
**This says it all...The love of a father to a son....
(P.S.) Call your mother.
**This really got me....I miss my Mom, even want her here beside me...Miss our bonding moments....Will send her an sms..... 'Nuf said...
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