Many people search blindly for the "meaning of life." What they don't seem to understand is that life does not have meaning through mere existence or acquisition or fun. The meaning of life is inherent in the connections we make to others through honor and obligation.
--Dr. Laura Schlessinger, International Radio Host & Author
--Dr. Laura Schlessinger, International Radio Host & Author
There are some things that happen in my life that can only be explained as God looking out for me. Even if you're not religious, these things have probably still occurred, but you gave them another name. Today I felt compelled to buy myself a delicious caramel mocha latte. This is not an unusual urge, but it is fairly unusual for me to actually give in to it. When I read the quote on the side of the cup, I knew why.
I'm at a particularly difficult time in my life right now, and Dr. Laura's words resonated better than any of the advice or platitudes others have offered. If more people, or, specifically, the people causing me such heartache, embraced that single statement, my life would be much simpler. Unfortunately, that's not the way it works. Life is messy and complicated, and emotions, as we all know, too often prevent logic and common sense from allowing us to do what we know is right--what we know is honorable.
At times like these, when it feels like the world is closing in around me, it's indescribably reassuring to know that someone is still watching out for me--even if it's only with a few simple words.
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14 comments:
When we find outslves living hoorably,we have a deep peace that transcends in-the- moment happiness. Ellen Sturgis Hooper said it very well. I SLEPT AND DREAMED THAT LIKE WAS BEAUTY. I AWOKE ....AND FOUND LIFE WAS DUTY. Of course, our lives are not our own. Every move we make, impacts others. But some are living in the dream and have not yet awoken. When tempted to live our lives through emotion, it would be prudent to follow George Washington's advice.... HAPPINESS AND MORAL DUTY ARE INSEPARATELY CONNECTED.
Exactly. Now, if only I could make people understand the impact of their actions. Unfortunately, it seems almost impossible at this point. The saddest part for me is the disillusionment--and knowing that I'll never again feel and believe so completely as I did in the past.
I think Ellen & George were right, though. Duty is a fundamental part of a healthy life. Honor, respect, and loyalty are more than values to follow when convenient; they're the foundation of life.
wow that is way to deep for me no wonder I can never give you good feedback when you ask me question
That's why God made mothers-in-law. ;)
i seriously want to come organize! but i can't put the miles on my car! i was wondering if sue was going down next week, because i have the whole week off, but she is coming this week? that's what i heard!
what do you want to orgnize? my house or my baby
She is coming at the end of next week (after Easter).
oh well that would be after wednesday right? isn't that too late? is she coming to help you move in or paint?
your house evan!!!!!
our darks days, it seems, are what truly shows us what we are made of. interesting that you would have this during the season of lent... 40 days and 40 nights of temptation and darkness only to see the light at the end. and light will come.
and you will believe completely again. it might take awhile, but it happens. like the day when kathryn was born.
isn't it amazing what a little carmel latte will do?
Brittan,
too late for what? And i am going to organize the house and the baby.
So there! you are welcome to join me.
she said her apartment needs to be organized by wednesday. when are you going down exactly? this is all so confusing! :)
The apartment is supposed to be organized BEFORE Sue comes, so she doesn't see how awful it's gotten. ;) (When I say organized, I actually mean cleaned. It's pretty bad.)
And I hadn't made the Lent connection. You're right, though. Days like that (Kathryn's b-day) make everything else seem completely insignificant.
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