Satisfied-Never
Satisfaction is an elusive goal48 total reviews
Comment from Bill Schott
Your husband's strategy and your timely use of it seems to have connected the two of you are the brain, as you can see how your actions and intensions are being sent.
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2023
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Your husband's strategy and your timely use of it seems to have connected the two of you are the brain, as you can see how your actions and intensions are being sent.
Comment Written 18-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2023
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Thanks so much for reading and commenting.
Comment from royowen
I once was betrayed by a close friend, it hit very hard, but although what he did was terrible, it caused me to self examine, but my lack of self liking came into question, so that was a hard one, I still struggle with that, my mother, when she lost her temper would say awful thingscto me as a youngster, and things stem from that, do I know God loves? oh yes, one of the steps, is loving one's self, the rest should be easy...or not. Heh heh, well done, I never thought of that, but I did ask God to show me how others thought of me, beautifully written, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2023
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I once was betrayed by a close friend, it hit very hard, but although what he did was terrible, it caused me to self examine, but my lack of self liking came into question, so that was a hard one, I still struggle with that, my mother, when she lost her temper would say awful thingscto me as a youngster, and things stem from that, do I know God loves? oh yes, one of the steps, is loving one's self, the rest should be easy...or not. Heh heh, well done, I never thought of that, but I did ask God to show me how others thought of me, beautifully written, blessings Roy
Comment Written 16-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2023
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Thanks so much for reading and commenting. I appreciate your sharing your own thoughts with me. ann
Comment from patcelaw
Your entry, for the contest is absolutely wonderful. I had not read it before the voting took place but I am so glad that you wrote it. He let us know that we need to have our priorities in order as we get older. I will soon be 86 years of age and I am satisfied with the way. My life is turned out. a great part of the satisfaction of my life has been that I have been able to do some writing and do some other things that have left a nice legacy for my children and having a nice legacy was important to me. Patricia.
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2023
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Your entry, for the contest is absolutely wonderful. I had not read it before the voting took place but I am so glad that you wrote it. He let us know that we need to have our priorities in order as we get older. I will soon be 86 years of age and I am satisfied with the way. My life is turned out. a great part of the satisfaction of my life has been that I have been able to do some writing and do some other things that have left a nice legacy for my children and having a nice legacy was important to me. Patricia.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2023
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Thank you so much for your generous review. I appreciate your time in reading and in sharing your thoughts. Merry Christmas. ann
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
I was always taught that when we reach our goal, to create a new one. We should always challenge ourselves. Find new things to do. Pick up the threads of an old goal not reached. To always strive to be the best person we can be. When we get too satisfied, we quit. We stagnate, So, keep reaching, and keep writing. Karen
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2023
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I was always taught that when we reach our goal, to create a new one. We should always challenge ourselves. Find new things to do. Pick up the threads of an old goal not reached. To always strive to be the best person we can be. When we get too satisfied, we quit. We stagnate, So, keep reaching, and keep writing. Karen
Comment Written 15-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2023
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me. ann
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Have a good weekend. Karen
Comment from Debi Pick Marquette
Hi Ann, I read this last week and already decided that you would get my vote. It was a splendid post and a great way of looking at your life. It doesn't show a negative view of things, but realistic and shows that you are an open book as far as your feelings go. I was very impressed and know you will do well. So I just gave you your second vote, and I can only guess where the first one came from. LOL.
Best of luck Ann, yet I doubt that you will need it, dear friend. Debi
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2023
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Hi Ann, I read this last week and already decided that you would get my vote. It was a splendid post and a great way of looking at your life. It doesn't show a negative view of things, but realistic and shows that you are an open book as far as your feelings go. I was very impressed and know you will do well. So I just gave you your second vote, and I can only guess where the first one came from. LOL.
Best of luck Ann, yet I doubt that you will need it, dear friend. Debi
Comment Written 15-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2023
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Thanks so much, Debi. I haven't checked out the contest yet to see how the post is doing. I was hesitant to enter, but once I got to thinking about it, couldn't avoid it. lol. Merry Christmas, Debi. ann
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Reaching a goal that we could be satisfied with might be questionable, in any category. If we could forgive more, I think life would be better; it is good to forgive but to forget is not always easy.
That's why we need Jesus in our life. He's a wonderful teacher. Asking the question, what would Jesus do, perhaps brings an answer that wouldn't always be agreeable, but He knows better.
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2023
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Reaching a goal that we could be satisfied with might be questionable, in any category. If we could forgive more, I think life would be better; it is good to forgive but to forget is not always easy.
That's why we need Jesus in our life. He's a wonderful teacher. Asking the question, what would Jesus do, perhaps brings an answer that wouldn't always be agreeable, but He knows better.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2023
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An exceptional rating is always a special honor! Thank you so very much. I appreciate the generous and your time in sharing it with me. Merry Christmas. ann
Comment from Sally Law
Under construction, aye? I think you're awesome, and sassy! When I grow up, I want to be just like you, Anna. Thank you for not settling for anything less than extraordinary. As virtual six today with compliments!
Sending you my best today as always, and my very best wishes for the upcoming contest.
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2023
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Under construction, aye? I think you're awesome, and sassy! When I grow up, I want to be just like you, Anna. Thank you for not settling for anything less than extraordinary. As virtual six today with compliments!
Sending you my best today as always, and my very best wishes for the upcoming contest.
Sal XOs
Comment Written 15-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2023
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Virtual 6 stars work for m! They bring a lot of light to what is a very cloudy day today. Thank you so much for your generous review and kind words. ann
Comment from Paul Manton
Oh, Ann, I looked for a six stars in vain - it's certainly worth all of that. This is a journey to wisdom; your late husband is an inspiration to us all - not only for the thoughtful assessment, but also for committing it all to the flames. That is like a prayer of repentance and an act of commitment rolled into one.
The fact that you gained so much from that time of reflection points up the sense of it all. And to be satisfied that we know our dissatisfactions and will, with God's help, learn to live with them - that is a good place to be, or as you say, 'a work in progress.' God likes honesty.
Paul
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2023
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Oh, Ann, I looked for a six stars in vain - it's certainly worth all of that. This is a journey to wisdom; your late husband is an inspiration to us all - not only for the thoughtful assessment, but also for committing it all to the flames. That is like a prayer of repentance and an act of commitment rolled into one.
The fact that you gained so much from that time of reflection points up the sense of it all. And to be satisfied that we know our dissatisfactions and will, with God's help, learn to live with them - that is a good place to be, or as you say, 'a work in progress.' God likes honesty.
Paul
Comment Written 14-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2023
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Paul, I appreciate 'virtual' six stars as much as real ones! Thanks so much for your generous review and kind words. ann
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I corrected my typo. Thank you for your review, but also for a very thoughtful poem which has lodged in my memory.
Paul
Comment from JanPerry
I enjoyed your examples given from your late hubby to a short poem by Robert Burns. You have forgiven yourself fully for any of your blunders in life ; but perhaps they were too few. While others are drowning in mistakes you have made yourself clear.
Well said.
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2023
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I enjoyed your examples given from your late hubby to a short poem by Robert Burns. You have forgiven yourself fully for any of your blunders in life ; but perhaps they were too few. While others are drowning in mistakes you have made yourself clear.
Well said.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2023
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Thanks so much for reading and commenting. I appreciate your time in both. Merry Christmas. ann
Comment from Wy Jung
I love this sentiment and the practice of checking yourself. Some good things to think about and very well written. I'm glad that you came across my review queue tonight. Being satisfied is indeed a choice and the people who make this choice seem to have an easier time navigating life than those who choose to always need more.
...or something like that.! Great work.
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2023
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I love this sentiment and the practice of checking yourself. Some good things to think about and very well written. I'm glad that you came across my review queue tonight. Being satisfied is indeed a choice and the people who make this choice seem to have an easier time navigating life than those who choose to always need more.
...or something like that.! Great work.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2023
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Thanks so much for reading my post and your generous review. ann