Thoughtful Poems and Prose
Viewing comments for Chapter 24 "Precious Opportunity"Commentary and Philosophy
6 total reviews
Comment from kathleenspalding
I'm sorry, I have no sixes left. The is an excellent piece with so many great points and deep truths. Thank you for writing and sharing. I hope everyone who reads this takes it to heart! If you ever put this in a blog or Facebook post, please let me know and I'll share it. :-)
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2017
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I'm sorry, I have no sixes left. The is an excellent piece with so many great points and deep truths. Thank you for writing and sharing. I hope everyone who reads this takes it to heart! If you ever put this in a blog or Facebook post, please let me know and I'll share it. :-)
Comment Written 03-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2017
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Thank you for enjoying, Kathleen.
Nicole
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You're welcome
Comment from Drew Delaney
Well said!
The seeds we plant today will reap a harvest of good or bad. Nurturing and caring is so very important. Nice essay and a reminder to all that kindness is important. Thanks for sharing.
Drew
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2017
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Well said!
The seeds we plant today will reap a harvest of good or bad. Nurturing and caring is so very important. Nice essay and a reminder to all that kindness is important. Thanks for sharing.
Drew
Comment Written 03-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2017
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Thanks, Drew.
Comment from PoemsOfDD
This is great! An excellent entry for the This is My Life contest. I love all the positive things you have outlined in this inspiring read. It made me appreciate my parents, siblings and my own family and know that I have harvested a very blessed crop indeed and will continue to nurture them as is my responsibility. Your four points at the end in taking control of ones harvest is so very true. This was just a pleasure to read. Thank you and best of luck in the competition. ~DD
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017
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This is great! An excellent entry for the This is My Life contest. I love all the positive things you have outlined in this inspiring read. It made me appreciate my parents, siblings and my own family and know that I have harvested a very blessed crop indeed and will continue to nurture them as is my responsibility. Your four points at the end in taking control of ones harvest is so very true. This was just a pleasure to read. Thank you and best of luck in the competition. ~DD
Comment Written 31-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017
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Thank you for your kind review. You got it and understand this piece well--many didn't.
I love this part of your reply:
and will continue to nurture them as is my responsibility.
God will bless you!
Comment from Thal1959
I understand where you are going with this. And it is a nice write about being sweet and optimistic. But I couldn't disagree more. If life keeps feeding a person a plate of manure to eat three times a day, smiling while eating it won't make it better. Just a thought.
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017
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I understand where you are going with this. And it is a nice write about being sweet and optimistic. But I couldn't disagree more. If life keeps feeding a person a plate of manure to eat three times a day, smiling while eating it won't make it better. Just a thought.
Comment Written 31-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017
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Life certainly can dish up poor taste at times, but we don't need to pass that bitterness on to our children and families.
We sweeten things when we:
*choose to love our family and to bless them with kind and encouraging words.
*have the potential to influence our child?s life for better or for worse.
*Remember--Everything we say is either a blessing or a curse.
Thanks for reading.
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You're welcome - it was my pleasure.
Comment from lyenochka
This is full of wisdom and truth. Wish I had really taken this to heart as a young parent. Now I try as a grandparent of little ones to love and pray for them to reach their individual gifts, and not pressure them to achieve as I was pressured.
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017
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This is full of wisdom and truth. Wish I had really taken this to heart as a young parent. Now I try as a grandparent of little ones to love and pray for them to reach their individual gifts, and not pressure them to achieve as I was pressured.
Comment Written 31-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017
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Yes, you are right--pressure is no good. Encouragement and a slow build-up of their self-esteem in the areas of their interest work the best.
Thanks for reading.
Comment from giraffmang
Good piece which fits the requirements for th4e competition well.
We can't choose our parents.
We are not all university material.
We can't always afford our career choice.
We can't make ourselves look the way we want.
All those things above are the insignificant negatives. - whilst I agree with the things we can't change element here. I have to wonder at calling them insignificant. It would hardly be insignificant having abusive parents, nor enough money to follow a chosen career. they are pretty big things. Also, many people do suffer greatly with identity issues which causing no end of strife for them.
The statement about choosing parents being insignificant doesn't hold through either as you go on to say about how important they are in developing the child.
Not so sure about choosing to love either. There is a whole philosophical debate about this element of love and what it is. Whether it is a free choice or something that draws us. Do you choose to love a partner? I'm not so sure.
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017
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Good piece which fits the requirements for th4e competition well.
We can't choose our parents.
We are not all university material.
We can't always afford our career choice.
We can't make ourselves look the way we want.
All those things above are the insignificant negatives. - whilst I agree with the things we can't change element here. I have to wonder at calling them insignificant. It would hardly be insignificant having abusive parents, nor enough money to follow a chosen career. they are pretty big things. Also, many people do suffer greatly with identity issues which causing no end of strife for them.
The statement about choosing parents being insignificant doesn't hold through either as you go on to say about how important they are in developing the child.
Not so sure about choosing to love either. There is a whole philosophical debate about this element of love and what it is. Whether it is a free choice or something that draws us. Do you choose to love a partner? I'm not so sure.
Comment Written 31-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017
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Well, I managed to overcome those insignificant negatives. My faith in Christ held me up.
Did I have great parents? No.
Did I get to follow my career path? No.
But I have been able to influence my children's lives positively!
You can do the same, Gary. And I know you will because you love your daughter.
That makes the difference.
