The Difference Between Us
What we allow in our minds can influence our lives31 total reviews
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
Keep writing pieces like this one and we'll help you keep a positive perspective. This is thoughtful and reflective and ultimately positive. We have been challenged more than usual these last two years, but in the end, it's really up to us to choose how we focus our perspective.
A very nice story.
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2022
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Keep writing pieces like this one and we'll help you keep a positive perspective. This is thoughtful and reflective and ultimately positive. We have been challenged more than usual these last two years, but in the end, it's really up to us to choose how we focus our perspective.
A very nice story.
Comment Written 22-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2022
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Hello Pam,
Thanks so much for your kind review and your thoughtful comments. It's really easy to get caught up in all the bad news and overlook all the great things that come our way every day. You're so right, we have to choose to be happy. It's somewhat like the old song of years ago, Desiderada mentioned.
Have a blessed day gal.
Tom
Comment from Spitfire
Thanks for the reminder. A book laced with humor is important to keep on the shelves. I get downhearted too when I see what age is doing to my health and looks. It helps though to compare myself with others who are in worse condition. And to be honest, I don't want to be young again and start over. Not the way the world is now.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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Thanks for the reminder. A book laced with humor is important to keep on the shelves. I get downhearted too when I see what age is doing to my health and looks. It helps though to compare myself with others who are in worse condition. And to be honest, I don't want to be young again and start over. Not the way the world is now.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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Thanks so much for the fine review and comments Spitfire. I've often thought in recent years how I wouldn't want to have to deal with what my kids and grandkids will have to deal with. I sure wouldn't mind feeling like I did when I was forty though.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment from K. Lang-Slattery
This is a great piece of writing that explains how rediscovering the work of a particular writer, changed your outlook. I do think the middle section becomes too much a list of Fulghum's books. I'd like to see your discussion of his work couched more in your reactions to it.
. "There are so many great things that happen to all of us every day, that perhaps they lose their value in our eyes." I would suggest trying this as 2 sentences for more impact.
. Maybe, "I'm reminded of my. . " needs more of a transition....like " All this reminded me...."
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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This is a great piece of writing that explains how rediscovering the work of a particular writer, changed your outlook. I do think the middle section becomes too much a list of Fulghum's books. I'd like to see your discussion of his work couched more in your reactions to it.
. "There are so many great things that happen to all of us every day, that perhaps they lose their value in our eyes." I would suggest trying this as 2 sentences for more impact.
. Maybe, "I'm reminded of my. . " needs more of a transition....like " All this reminded me...."
Comment Written 21-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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Hello K.
Thanks for taking the time to read and review my story. I'll take a look at how your suggestions would read. I really appreciate your input.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Very well written. Very well said. Good work.
You don't sound very negative to me! lol
I'm glad that you didn't check up on a an author of darker subject matter. You might've looked for a burning bed to lie in.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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Very well written. Very well said. Good work.
You don't sound very negative to me! lol
I'm glad that you didn't check up on a an author of darker subject matter. You might've looked for a burning bed to lie in.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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Hello Wayne,
Thanks so much for the great review and comments. You made me laugh with your last line. I really like Fulghum. He's got a great sense of humor and a way of looking at life that is so different than me that it's always refreshing to read his stuff.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment from jessizero
I found a lot of joy and amusement in your piece. I had never heard of this author. I suppose I will have to look for his work. Thanks for sharing! We do have a lot for which we should be thankful.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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I found a lot of joy and amusement in your piece. I had never heard of this author. I suppose I will have to look for his work. Thanks for sharing! We do have a lot for which we should be thankful.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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Hello Jessi,
Thanks so much for your fine review and comments. I don't think you would be disappointed if you read any of his books. He's quite a funny, and very intelligent man. He spent I think twenty years as a Unitarian minister, has been a cowboy, an actor I believe and a philosopher. I love the way he looks at life, he's so positive. I do hope you check him out.
Have a blessed evening gal.
Tom
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
This write crosses several emotional planes, which I enjoy experiencing when reading. I think a sign of a great writer is to tape into the readers senses causing them to become active rather than passive while escaping into the writers world. Don't lose sight of your talent and how it positively affects your readers.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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This write crosses several emotional planes, which I enjoy experiencing when reading. I think a sign of a great writer is to tape into the readers senses causing them to become active rather than passive while escaping into the writers world. Don't lose sight of your talent and how it positively affects your readers.
Comment Written 20-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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Wow K. L. thanks for such a positive review. I will have to go back and see what I did so I can replicate it in the future. Your review just reminds me again that any talent I have comes from God above. At times I've read something that I wrote and I'm surprised at how good it turned out. Like I say, it's nothing I have naturally. I really appreciate your great review gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment from royowen
Well, I can tell you, you can turn it around Tom. Some of my mother's saying, "if I'd have married the right man, I'd have been a better mother" and, "This damn government should pay us poor pensioners more", (the pension is equal to the basic wage) which is liveable. There's lots more, but I decided despite that poor example, I wouldn't think like that, you can turn it around Tom. I didn't want to give my kids that inheritance. Beautifully written, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2022
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Well, I can tell you, you can turn it around Tom. Some of my mother's saying, "if I'd have married the right man, I'd have been a better mother" and, "This damn government should pay us poor pensioners more", (the pension is equal to the basic wage) which is liveable. There's lots more, but I decided despite that poor example, I wouldn't think like that, you can turn it around Tom. I didn't want to give my kids that inheritance. Beautifully written, blessings Roy
Comment Written 20-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2022
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Hello Roy,
Thanks so much for the fine review and comments. You're right, we have to power to make changes to our lives, we just have to have the willpower to do it. I'm glad that you decided early in your life not to be a victim, but to be proactive in the way you wanted to live.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
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I think you?re a man substance Tom
Comment from Theodore McDowell
What a personal, honest, and insightful post. I loved it. Your discussion of the author's books kept me enchanted with his creativity and positive outlook on life. Well don
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2022
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What a personal, honest, and insightful post. I loved it. Your discussion of the author's books kept me enchanted with his creativity and positive outlook on life. Well don
Comment Written 20-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2022
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Hello Theodore,
Thanks so much for the generous review and delightful comments. I think Fulghum has such a unique view on life, and while I don't always agree with everything that he says, he has a way of making me stop and think about things. It's a wonderful way to live and one that I hope to adopt more as time goes on. I appreciate your taking the time to read and comment on my story.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment from Olivanne Marsh
Ah, the power of gratitude and awareness. You make a good case for both in these difficult times. I would call this an essay and it was an uplifting read. You may be a pessimist, but you have something most pessimists don't; the ability to benefit from an alternative point of view. Thank you for sharing that special gift and for passing it along in writing and for doing so without being preachy or condescending. It's a good deed done. I often feel like you did, just getting through the days...but now I have your work to read and be reminded.
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2022
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Ah, the power of gratitude and awareness. You make a good case for both in these difficult times. I would call this an essay and it was an uplifting read. You may be a pessimist, but you have something most pessimists don't; the ability to benefit from an alternative point of view. Thank you for sharing that special gift and for passing it along in writing and for doing so without being preachy or condescending. It's a good deed done. I often feel like you did, just getting through the days...but now I have your work to read and be reminded.
Comment Written 20-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2022
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Hello Olivanne,
Thank you so much for the wonderful comments and the exceptional rating. I sometimes forget what power there is in words. We should yield that power thoughtfully and with empathy towards our audience. I'm honored and humbled by your kind words.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment from Richard Montfort Cary
Yay!!! A delightful piece of prose! Filled with humor and wisdom. Well written as well. You had me completely with the first few sentences! And what a lovely message all in all. Thank you!
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2022
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Yay!!! A delightful piece of prose! Filled with humor and wisdom. Well written as well. You had me completely with the first few sentences! And what a lovely message all in all. Thank you!
Comment Written 20-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2022
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Hello Richard,
I'm so glad that you enjoyed this little offering. I very much appreciate your generous review and kind words. I was fortunate to be able to draw on the works of Fulghum, as he always gives me food for thought and a standard to compare to.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
