The longer I live
the more I become convinced
that I can either focus on
how imperfect life is
or on filling my life
with perfect moments.
Russ Towne
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One word: P E R F E C T !!
I LIKE that word! ;-D! Thank you, Rhonda.
Russ
that is a great point Russ! I wish I knew it when I was young!
Thank you, Bill. Me too. I guess it’s never too late to start.
Russ
today is a new day. That’s for sure
Yup. Thankfully every day is.
congrats on 200 followers!
Thank you, Bill! I found out that I’d crossed that threshold by reading your comment! I appreciate that you brought it to my attention.
I didn’t even know that the stat was visibie to readers because I have to go down two levels/layers of screens to see it myself. It must be more visible to you than to me.
In any case, a hearty THANK YOU to my “hundreds” of followers! The word “hundreds” has a nice ring to it–much better than 199 doncha think? ;-D
While the above may sound arrogant, I say it as a joke, as I am truly humbled that with literally millions of things available to read on the internet–and many thousands of blogs on wordpress–that you all have chosen to read mine.
I’m grateful to you all.
Russ
it’s in a corner but I think it’s nice to read positive things.
Me too! Thank you for your positive comments.
yep, I was positive I was right.
LOL! That reminds me of a saying that I love when two people are disagreeing:
“I’m right and you are smart so sooner or later you will see it my way.” ;-D!
Russ
🙂
Obviously your cup is half full. The only way to be.
Thank you, my friend. To me it feels to me that my cup runneth over with blessings and that if I were to begin listing them one after the other I would die before completing the list, even if I were to die a very old man. People– such as you!–who take precious moments out of their lives to read my posts and comments are very much among my greatest blessings.
Russ.
I feel the same and although my life is not perfect, there is no point counting or dwelling on the negatives. There is too much to celebrate. And ditto to the time you take to read mine and the thought you give to the comments you make. Jen xx
Thank you, my friend Jen!
Russ
FANTASTIC!!
As are you, my friend. Thank you!
Russ
True Words! Thank you!
Thank you! Your comment reminded me that I haven’t seen any posts from you for awhile. I’ll unfollow and re-follow to see if I can start receiving them again.
Russ
well that’s what happened on this end too! so who knows!?! glad to “see” ya again! 🙂
I just used your “Linky” service sbutton o hopefully that will work. Time will tell.
Glad to “see” you again, too!
Russ
yes it will ~
Ahh, love this one Russ! Your attitude towards life shines through in every post. Perfect life is too overrated, don’t you think?
Thank you! I agree that perfect life is over-rated, but appreciating perfect moments–and creating and enjoying them–is wonderful! The best part is that so many perfect moments are all around us. Sunrises and sunsets. Flowers blooming. experiencing kindness. Smiles. Hugs. Twinkling eyes and stars. Ocean waves and beaches. Cloud formations. The swaying of trees in the wind. Parents caring for their babies. And so much more.
Russ
Yup, perfect moments are all around. We just need to be awake enough to notice, like you do Russ. 😀
Like you do too, my friend. Thank you!
Russ
Hi Ross!
I like your thought. Perfectionists unite!
I know the tendency to focus on the imperfections in life, and to create even MORE imperfection by doing that. No good adding on to the pile of ugliness in this world by stewing about it.
Yes, filling life with perfect moments is a better way. And it takes a perfect attitude in the heart to WANT to do that. And once you have that perfect attitude, everything is different already, before you do ANYTHING. So, it seems to me like you’re on the right track with this poem, for sure.
Best wishes,
Eva
Thank you, Eva. I believe that what you wrote contains much wisdom annd was well said.
Best wishes to you too!
Russ