Ohhhhhhhhhh Perspective. How you kicked me in the teeth when I tried to throw the "poor me" pity party. How you thrust the mirror in my face so I could see my apathy more clearly. How you humbled me.
Ahhhhhhhhhh Perspective. And now I find myself fallen to my knees, so very thankful for all I have. I find renewed desire to cherish the small moments more often, both good a bad, and live more fully in the present. I find myself awakenned.
And yet it always seems to slip away so easily.
It's embarassing how quickly I tend to forget the difficulties so many struggle with - and all the wonderful blessings I enjoy. I walk each day surrounded by angels (both on earth and otherwise) and miss so many opportunities to show my gratitude.
Earlier this week I learned of a neighbor who's daughter passed away, leaving 6 little ones behind. A few hours later I found out that an acquaitance just discovered that her young child has cancer. And not long after that I spoke to a friend who is struggling with major marital problems.
That's when Perspective came pounding at the door. Suddenly my broken phone and nagging headaches seem so trivial. Kiddos with colds, no time for the gym, insensitive family members- it all means nothing in comparison to the joy and love I receive. And I find myself flooded with gratitude for each and every day of my tiny little life.
Sweet, sweet Perspective. How do I keep you around?
6 comments:
Thanks for those great sentiments. I totally agree...how, how, how can we keep that around?? Sure makes one think. :)
I think that almost everyday I get perspective. As I read about my friends that live inside my computer. And their daily struggles. And how they constantly have something to write about because of all that goes on in their life. And I just am so thankful for living a boring life. With little drama. And no blog fodder.
so true. we just heard about a friend from Ryan's MBA class who just passed away at 36 with 6 kids. i just cried. it was heart wrenching to hear. makes you definitely remember what's important.
Very well said. I realized reading this that I got a heaping dose of perspective this week and I am unbelievably grateful for what I have.
Hey! Sorry we missed you, but I totally understand. We are closing on our house and moving also and it has my head reeling! Good luck with your move and let's get together soon!!
I'm a friend of Erika's and linked over through her blog -what a great post. Thank you.
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