Comments on: Putting Life Into Perspective

By: Robin

Robin — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:59:37 +0000

I find journaling helps. Sometimes I read past entries and think how small that problem is to me now. Also, if I am consistantly writing about the same issue, I need to make some serious changes. Don’t play the victim. If you are constantly talking about the same issue, put action to it. You know how you get tired of a friend talking about the same old issue, well, sometimes we do the exact same thing. I either stop complaining (becuase if I have not resolved it by now, then it must not be that big a deal) or do something about it. Don’t talk about how much weight you gained (for example)if you are not willing to solve it. Not only do other people get tired of hearing it, but eventually I get tired of it myself!

Well, that’s my 2 cents!

By: Jabrita S.

Jabrita S. — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:38:51 +0000

This is my first time being apart of a networking site like this, but I find it to be positive, inspiring and informative. However I did not see the Oprah special but anyone that expierences tragedy in their life my heart goes out too them. What I do know is trials come to make us stronger, wiser, and closer to God. In marriages I believe we should all count our blessings especially when you know God has reflected himself in the one he strategically designed for you. No matter the situation as long as it is not toxic, fight for your family/marriage even through the toughest of times because Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. And simply said With CHRIST you can Win,Win, Win.

By: Ronnie

Ronnie — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:00:32 +0000

Thanks everyone for adding to the list. You all gave very good input.

@Ed Nice – one way to start focusing on the positive is to literally start to count your blessings. Also surround yourself with positive people that can encourage you when you need it.

By: Tiya

Tiya — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:30:32 +0000

Ronnie, I love this. My husband always tell me that whatever I’m going through, “it’s a small thing to a giant” that keeps me focused and prevents stress. I feel like I can get through anything. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

By: Harriet

Harriet — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:28:35 +0000

@ Tara…I remember that! I distinctly recall writing that to try to make you laugh. LOL But seriously, I’ve had to learn that lesson the hard way time after time. It’s so important to carry an attitude of gratitude. Thanks for reminding me!

@ Ed-Nice…for me, it’s no longer an option. I can be very analytical, and I love to have things planned out. Life in general has a way of knocking the wind out of you. For me, when that happens, I have to take time out to remember what GOD said about me! Praise and prayer become my psychotherapy, and laughter backs me up to give me the oxygen I need to press through.

1. It’s not an option
2. I like to work smart, not hard. It takes too much work to be foul all the time about stuff not going my way.
3. It’s like a radio station. I get to choose what frequency I want to dedicate space in my mind and heart towards. I choose the Lord and positivity.

By: Ed-Nice

Ed-Nice — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:21:01 +0000

You know I have a very hard time focusing on the positive… How do you guys do it?

By: Tara

Tara — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:55:23 +0000

One thing someone told me is that no matter what difficult thing you’re going through in your life, five years down the road, it will only take a minute to sum it up.

Also, I have to add a little bit of wisdom Harriet shared with me when she left me a comment on a post I wrote about arguing with my husband about cutting the grass. She reminded me that I should be grateful that we even HAVE a big ol’ yard to maintain. What I took from that was that I should keep my blessings at the forefront. (Thanks, Harriet, by the way. I love getting new lessons all the time!)

By: Aja

Aja — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:30:42 +0000

I think you have pretty much said it all. The only thing I would add is always keeping in mind that trouble truly doesn’t last always and that as difficult as the moment may seem it will pass.

By: busybodyk

busybodyk — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:28:46 +0000

Thanks for the reminder. I was having a rough morning….

By: Harriet

Harriet — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:05:05 +0000

Don’t sweat the small stuff.
Learn to laugh at yourself.

This is great stuff, Ronnie!