Follow The String
We are responsible for our own happiness41 total reviews
Comment from BethShelby
This is excellent advice. You are overflowing with wisdom. Everything you said is true. I have known people like the lady you described who had been raped. As you said she is more tightly imprisoned than the rapist but her is a prison that only she has the power to unlock. I love the advice to grow where you are planted. I heard a sermon once by that title and I've thought of it many times sense.
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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This is excellent advice. You are overflowing with wisdom. Everything you said is true. I have known people like the lady you described who had been raped. As you said she is more tightly imprisoned than the rapist but her is a prison that only she has the power to unlock. I love the advice to grow where you are planted. I heard a sermon once by that title and I've thought of it many times sense.
Comment Written 22-May-2022
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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6 shiny this early in the morning is a perfect way to begin the day. Your words made me re-think what I said about the rape victim and I made a change. Perhaps she is not locked in a prison of hate, but rather hurt. I appreciate your time and am humbled by the 6 stars.
Comment from Gert sherwood
We are responsible for our own happiness
Follow The String
Annmuma, your essay or is a writing as you said or asking are responsible for our happiness to me is how important of how you feel. are you happy. Now back to your writing ---
Smiles to your last line
I will follow the string as I walk through whatever doors open today, without regret for any that close behind me,
.Gert
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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We are responsible for our own happiness
Follow The String
Annmuma, your essay or is a writing as you said or asking are responsible for our happiness to me is how important of how you feel. are you happy. Now back to your writing ---
Smiles to your last line
I will follow the string as I walk through whatever doors open today, without regret for any that close behind me,
.Gert
Comment Written 22-May-2022
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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Thanks a ton for reading and commenting. I truly appreciate your time and your thoughts. ann
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Annmuma
You are most welcome
Gert
Comment from John Ciarmello
This is a sensational Piece of writing, my friend. I read, learned, pondered its meanings, and reflected on its realities. I can't say enough. It was a fantastic read, Ann.
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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This is a sensational Piece of writing, my friend. I read, learned, pondered its meanings, and reflected on its realities. I can't say enough. It was a fantastic read, Ann.
Comment Written 22-May-2022
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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Thank you so much, John. Every 6 is a super honor and those coming from the writers I admire are bigger honors. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ann
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Thank you, Ann! And ditto. I'm a big fan!
Comment from jessizero
I read your post from start to finish, and I think you are really onto something. We can only live in the moment. I loved your last line, as well. Thanks so much for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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I read your post from start to finish, and I think you are really onto something. We can only live in the moment. I loved your last line, as well. Thanks so much for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 22-May-2022
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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Thanks for reading and commenting. Your opinion is important to me. ann
Comment from Lilly Flowers
I'll begin by saying I never heard that expression about growing where God planted you, but I love it!
The example you gave about the rapist inmate is an extraordinary example of how a person can grow for the better. I'm wondering if he sincerely reached out to his victim to apologize. I'm not talking about two words, 'I'm sorry.' I'm thinking if he sincerely reached out to her, explained what his life was like when he was a young man, maybe she'd be able to forgive him.
I understand the point you're making about her living in anger, but I tend to think he didn't reach out to her.
When I hear people on the news immediately saying they forgive a perpetrator immediately after a crime has been committed, I don't buy it.
Okay, I just re-read it and see that he sent her several written apologies. That changes my attitude. She needs to let go after 20 years. But who knows where she's coming from. Maybe she had a history of being abused by her father or close relative. I'll shut up now, LOL. Obviously, this writing really got me thinking. Regards, Lilly
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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I'll begin by saying I never heard that expression about growing where God planted you, but I love it!
The example you gave about the rapist inmate is an extraordinary example of how a person can grow for the better. I'm wondering if he sincerely reached out to his victim to apologize. I'm not talking about two words, 'I'm sorry.' I'm thinking if he sincerely reached out to her, explained what his life was like when he was a young man, maybe she'd be able to forgive him.
I understand the point you're making about her living in anger, but I tend to think he didn't reach out to her.
When I hear people on the news immediately saying they forgive a perpetrator immediately after a crime has been committed, I don't buy it.
Okay, I just re-read it and see that he sent her several written apologies. That changes my attitude. She needs to let go after 20 years. But who knows where she's coming from. Maybe she had a history of being abused by her father or close relative. I'll shut up now, LOL. Obviously, this writing really got me thinking. Regards, Lilly
Comment Written 22-May-2022
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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Lily, your response also got me to thinking. I made a change in my description of the rape victim -- quite possibly, she was not lost in a sea of hate, but rather a sea of hurt. I made that change. It is more fair as I truly cannot know the heart or mind of another.
Now to those 6 lovely stars!!!! Thanks so very much. They are appreciated and humbling. ann
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So, all my rambling got you thinking too. With or without that change, this is an excellent piece.
Comment from royowen
Yes, the only time we have is this very moment, we should not be dictated to be the past or the future, and you might like to know, but I wrote about this a short while, but last night I had to act on it, beautifully written my friend, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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Yes, the only time we have is this very moment, we should not be dictated to be the past or the future, and you might like to know, but I wrote about this a short while, but last night I had to act on it, beautifully written my friend, blessings Roy
Comment Written 22-May-2022
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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Thanks for reading and for your comments. I don't really really understand "you might like to know, but I worte about tis a short while, but last night I had to act on it." Did you have a post I missed or is this something you would like to share? Just curious. ann
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I just wrote the theme you did but in a poem
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What is the name of the poem? I want to make certain I read it and, if I have already read it, I want to read it again. Thanks.
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Can I get back Ann. I honestly can?t remember, I post two a day, I don?t think you have
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Sure. When you think of it is fine. You are much more prolific than me!
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Bless you
Comment from Sarah Tummey
It sounds to me like you're judging the rape victim here. "Lost in a sea of hate", "Reliving the worst day of her life, every day of her life" - that's just your perspective. I expect it would shatter my confidence too if I was raped, and I wouldn't want someone out of prison and free to do the same thing to somebody else, but that doesn't necessarily mean I'd hate the person.
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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It sounds to me like you're judging the rape victim here. "Lost in a sea of hate", "Reliving the worst day of her life, every day of her life" - that's just your perspective. I expect it would shatter my confidence too if I was raped, and I wouldn't want someone out of prison and free to do the same thing to somebody else, but that doesn't necessarily mean I'd hate the person.
Comment Written 22-May-2022
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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You have a valid point, Sarah, and I re-read my post with your comments in mind. I made a change in the post: ' the rape victim was lost in a sea of hurt' not hate. You are correct I cannot know what she felt and I cannot truly judge her reactions. I need to practice what I preach!! lol Thanks so much for reading and for sharing your honest thoughts as they made me think and improved my post. ann
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Oh, that's lovely. I like "Sea of hurt" much better.
Comment from Terry Broxson
I gave up all my sixes just catching up from the last few days for the contest I set up. But this is worthy of seven or eights, you are too dang smart. I think you should run for Governor, we need a new one. Outstanding piece. Terry.
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reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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I gave up all my sixes just catching up from the last few days for the contest I set up. But this is worthy of seven or eights, you are too dang smart. I think you should run for Governor, we need a new one. Outstanding piece. Terry.
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Comment Written 22-May-2022
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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Terry -- you must stop ratcheting up my posts!!!! But, I admit I love it and appreciate waking up this morning to 20 reviews and so many of them 6's.
Would love to run for Governor! Do you have time to pass out 3000 flyers for me? lol
Thanks so much for being a friend and for your more than kind review. ann
Comment from Jay Squires
Gorgeously, beautifully written, Ann, penned from the center of the fount of wisdom. I hate to give out sixes so early in the week, but it would be criminal not to send one your way. This is beautiful!
One of my mom's favorite things to say to me when I complained about something was, "Grow where you are planted, Olevia. [Oh, Ann, that is so filled with folk wisdom. It sounds like something Fanny would say in my play. (LOL, she might still, in a future scene). "The spot where I've been planted changes often and my job is to keep my eye focused on that string wherever it leads." And therein lies the wisdom of your mom's words ... and your wisdom in listening to their true intent.]
"nor will I get lost in seeing only the only the best thing." [I can see where you took the break to get a cup of tea. You need to remove "the only".]
Thank you, Ann, for the reminder.
Jay
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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Gorgeously, beautifully written, Ann, penned from the center of the fount of wisdom. I hate to give out sixes so early in the week, but it would be criminal not to send one your way. This is beautiful!
One of my mom's favorite things to say to me when I complained about something was, "Grow where you are planted, Olevia. [Oh, Ann, that is so filled with folk wisdom. It sounds like something Fanny would say in my play. (LOL, she might still, in a future scene). "The spot where I've been planted changes often and my job is to keep my eye focused on that string wherever it leads." And therein lies the wisdom of your mom's words ... and your wisdom in listening to their true intent.]
"nor will I get lost in seeing only the only the best thing." [I can see where you took the break to get a cup of tea. You need to remove "the only".]
Thank you, Ann, for the reminder.
Jay
Comment Written 22-May-2022
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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6 stars from Jay Squires -- does it get any better than that on Fanstory? Not in my book -- unless it is reading some Jay Squires.
I must catch up with Fanny. Things have been hectic lately and I haven't had much time for Fanstory -- I've missed Fanny, but will 'hear' her soon.
Thanks again, Jay, for reading and for your very kind comments. I appreciate your catching my typo as well.
ann
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Ann, you make me smile ear-to-ear!
Comment from tfawcus
Such wisdom in this, Olevia. I love the idea of listening to life and following the string. You have deftly redefined your mother's advice so that it follows the ever-changing course of life, keeping one firmly planted in the present. How sad it is when people become locked in their past and unable to move on.
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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Such wisdom in this, Olevia. I love the idea of listening to life and following the string. You have deftly redefined your mother's advice so that it follows the ever-changing course of life, keeping one firmly planted in the present. How sad it is when people become locked in their past and unable to move on.
Comment Written 22-May-2022
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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WOW! 6 stars are the best way to begin a morning. Those with a hot cup coffee and I'm good to go. Thanks so very much for your support, your words and your time in sharing them. ann