Satisfied-Never
Satisfaction is an elusive goal48 total reviews
Comment from Teri7
Ann, This is a very well written contest entry for the Satisfaction contest. You used great descriptive and heart felt words. I have learned that I can only strive to do better with the help of Jesus Christ. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2023
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Ann, This is a very well written contest entry for the Satisfaction contest. You used great descriptive and heart felt words. I have learned that I can only strive to do better with the help of Jesus Christ. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
Comment Written 13-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2023
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Thank you for your good wishes in the contest and most assuredly for those beautiful 6 shiny stars! I appreciate your generous review. ann
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you are so welcome my friend! love and blessings, Teri
Comment from Dawn Munro
"Growth and working toward being a better person is satisfaction. Reaching a goal of perfection does not happen on this side, but working toward it creates a satisfying journey."
What a wonderful reminder to be good to ourselves! I love how you have ended this, but even more, I love the idea of sitting down and doing a self-check. Your husband was given a compass that day... One we all could use!
I enjoyed this story immensely, and I think I will start my own campaign of doing a self-check once in a while. :)
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2023
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"Growth and working toward being a better person is satisfaction. Reaching a goal of perfection does not happen on this side, but working toward it creates a satisfying journey."
What a wonderful reminder to be good to ourselves! I love how you have ended this, but even more, I love the idea of sitting down and doing a self-check. Your husband was given a compass that day... One we all could use!
I enjoyed this story immensely, and I think I will start my own campaign of doing a self-check once in a while. :)
Comment Written 13-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2023
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Thanks so much, Dawn. AND I am more than appreciative of the beautiful 6 stars! Your review is encouraging and generous. ann
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The pleasure is mine, Ann. :)
Comment from Liz O'Neill
An interesting daily plan: ""No, I don't think you are crazy and you are probably the most patient man I've ever met. Maybe they work." This is a good role model for us. Good, this leaves the
perfectionist out of it. Well orchestrated.
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2023
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An interesting daily plan: ""No, I don't think you are crazy and you are probably the most patient man I've ever met. Maybe they work." This is a good role model for us. Good, this leaves the
perfectionist out of it. Well orchestrated.
Comment Written 12-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2023
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Thank you very much for a kind review. ann
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***Smile***
Comment from Douglas Goff
This is very good indeedy! I would self-check myself but I panic during tests and would certainly fail. Ha!
Suggest a space here between 'poemTo':
Robert Burns' poemTo a Louse
Great read my friend!
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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2023
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This is very good indeedy! I would self-check myself but I panic during tests and would certainly fail. Ha!
Suggest a space here between 'poemTo':
Robert Burns' poemTo a Louse
Great read my friend!
D
Comment Written 12-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2023
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Thanks for your eagle eye! i will make that correction immediately. ann
Comment from Daylily
This is beautifully presented, and the idea of doing self-checks is an excellent one. Of course, satisfaction, itself, is a matter of semantics.
The ideal can be found in the scriptural guidelines for living. For example, regarding emotional responses-- love would be extremely high on the list; and regarding action -- forgiveness is always a special happening.
Thank you so much for sharing this thought-provoking writing.
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2023
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This is beautifully presented, and the idea of doing self-checks is an excellent one. Of course, satisfaction, itself, is a matter of semantics.
The ideal can be found in the scriptural guidelines for living. For example, regarding emotional responses-- love would be extremely high on the list; and regarding action -- forgiveness is always a special happening.
Thank you so much for sharing this thought-provoking writing.
Comment Written 12-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2023
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6 stars always improve my day!!! Thank you so much for your kind and generous review. I appreciate your sharing your thoughts as well. ann
Comment from estory
It's an interesting essay about self improvement, and introducing a mind set of being satisfied with being unsatisfied. An interesting concept. It's saying that self improvement is an ongoing objective, requiring ongoing effort. And you have that specific example of how to put it into practice as you show your husband writing down the details of how he reacted to certain situations. It's that perspective that is all important in taking a hard look at our faults and virtues and sifting through them to make us a better person. estory
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2023
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It's an interesting essay about self improvement, and introducing a mind set of being satisfied with being unsatisfied. An interesting concept. It's saying that self improvement is an ongoing objective, requiring ongoing effort. And you have that specific example of how to put it into practice as you show your husband writing down the details of how he reacted to certain situations. It's that perspective that is all important in taking a hard look at our faults and virtues and sifting through them to make us a better person. estory
Comment Written 12-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2023
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Thank you for reading my story --- and for 'getting it'. I appreciate your kind and detailed review. ann
Comment from phill doran
Hello AnnMuma,
This is a very engaging piece of personal writing, and you make your case of being "satisfied with being unsatisfied" well.
I too believe that we are only ever a work in progress, otherwise what would be the point of getting out of bed if not to have another go at being better today than you were yesterday. As the other Robert said "...but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, Or what's a heaven for?..."
A thoughtful write and a thought-provoking read.
I wish you well with your continued writing.
cheers
phill
before I observed one of his 'Self-Check' sessions.. (you appear to have an extra full stop at the end)
Burns' poemTo a Louse (you need a space between teh words poem and To)
Growth and working toward being a better person is satisfaction (I'm not too sure if 'is' should be 'are' as you are referring to both growth and working toward etc. But, as I say, I'm am not 100% sure of myself on this point and happy to be wrong)
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2023
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Hello AnnMuma,
This is a very engaging piece of personal writing, and you make your case of being "satisfied with being unsatisfied" well.
I too believe that we are only ever a work in progress, otherwise what would be the point of getting out of bed if not to have another go at being better today than you were yesterday. As the other Robert said "...but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, Or what's a heaven for?..."
A thoughtful write and a thought-provoking read.
I wish you well with your continued writing.
cheers
phill
before I observed one of his 'Self-Check' sessions.. (you appear to have an extra full stop at the end)
Burns' poemTo a Louse (you need a space between teh words poem and To)
Growth and working toward being a better person is satisfaction (I'm not too sure if 'is' should be 'are' as you are referring to both growth and working toward etc. But, as I say, I'm am not 100% sure of myself on this point and happy to be wrong)
Comment Written 12-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2023
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Thank you for your observations and suggestions. I will take another look at the piece. I appreciate. ann
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Brilliantly penned, my dear friend!
Your message about satisfaction rang true, your words cleverly chosen. I'm so glad you decided to enter this contest, because, otherwise you might not have share. It's time for a satisfaction self check!
Love the poem. I know it's famous, but I don't remember that line. I hope to never forget it.
Hugs,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2023
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Brilliantly penned, my dear friend!
Your message about satisfaction rang true, your words cleverly chosen. I'm so glad you decided to enter this contest, because, otherwise you might not have share. It's time for a satisfaction self check!
Love the poem. I know it's famous, but I don't remember that line. I hope to never forget it.
Hugs,
Rhonda
Comment Written 12-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2023
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Thanks so much, Rhonda! I love the stars and am most appreciative of your generous review. Merry Christmas. ann
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Merry Christmas!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
It is good to be aware of our own actions and how our behaviour can affect others and a self reality check is necessary for us to be comfortable with ourselves. I enjoyed your post Ann and you made us all think, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2023
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It is good to be aware of our own actions and how our behaviour can affect others and a self reality check is necessary for us to be comfortable with ourselves. I enjoyed your post Ann and you made us all think, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 12-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2023
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I appreciate your generous review and I am glad you enjoyed my post. ann
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
Your husband has a handy idea for many people. The self-check makes you think over your day and decide if you have done it well, or not. Or you could use it over a few days or even a week to be sure you are happy with the way you are living your life.
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2023
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Your husband has a handy idea for many people. The self-check makes you think over your day and decide if you have done it well, or not. Or you could use it over a few days or even a week to be sure you are happy with the way you are living your life.
Comment Written 12-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2023
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Thank you very much, Carol. Randall typically indulged in self-checks only on days he was not satisfied with some specific incident. I think it was his way of getting rid of the stress. ann