Recently, and not for the first time, I received a list of 12 things about you (me) that I identify more and more with. Bert made a comment to me, today, about approaching the point where there were no more ethics, just limitless compassion. I like that. And, in accordance with that ideal, here are the 12 things and my comments on them. I hope you like and identify with several, if not all.
Scott Westerfeld, I believe, wrote “Uglies”, a wonderful book admiring imperfection.
(Image from http://cupcakesniper.blogspot.com/2009/12/operation-beautiful.html)
1. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way..
if you think about this, there are many different types of love. My Mom and Dad love me, so does my sister. But, my best friend does too. I love myself. There are people here in this blog world that I love, so I can also imagine that they could love me, too. It doesn’t have to be romantic or even a, “I would do anything for you” type of love. Love can be very simple and light-hearted.
2. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don’t like you.
Did you ever think about the power of a smile? I often meet people’s eyes in stores and out walking and give them a big smile. They, usually, smile in return. Sometimes, they even stare. I assume it’s because they can’t understand why I am smiling. I feel confident that it brightens their day; I know it does mine.
3. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.
My mother and my sister both tell me that they pray about me every night. That makes two. My aunt told me that she does, too. I don’t know if I count, but I think about myself each night before going to sleep.
4. You mean the world to someone.
When I was in high school (I didn’t find this out until much later), there was a girl who admired me greatly and never told me so. I don’t know about romance, but she looked upon me as a role model and thought the world of me. It unnerved me when I found out, because someone was paying attention to me and I didn’t have any idea. After that, I realized and tried harder to watch how I acted around others and the type of impression I might make.
5. If not for you, someone may not be living.
I dated a young woman years ago. She was bent on killing herself in a few years. She told me she was waiting because she made a promise to someone that she would, at least, wait until a certain age. We broke up because I told her I couldn’t live under the pressure that someone I cared for might kill herself like that. I didn’t want to fall in love with someone who was planning to go away so soon. After we broke up, I called her. She was much happier. She said she had thought about what I had said and decided to try counseling. She was doing well and was on anti-depressants. I think she qualifies as my one.
6. You are special and unique.
This should go without saying for me. It is at the center of my entire belief system. I told this to my children every day for about five years.
7. When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won’t get it, but if you trust God to do what’s best, and wait on His time, sooner or later, you will get it or something better.
This is even more central. Restated: “All things work out in the end. If it hasn’t worked out, it isn’t the end.” My mantra for life. God may not always give me what I ask for, but He knows best. Whatever I get is what I truly need. It doesn’t mean not to ask; it simply means to accept.
8. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good can still come from it.
See number 7 above. It’s just a natural result of 7. If you trust that all things work out, then, mistake or not, it will all be fine – so, quit worrying and just live.
9. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you most likely turned your back on the world.
Most of the time, when you think all is lost, it is merely that you are giving up for the time being. Turn yourself around and realize that God (the world) never turns His back on you. He will always be with you, watch out for you, and give you what you truly need.
10. Someone that you don’t even know exists loves you.
I can believe this for one big reason: there are some women out there who I truly believe I could (perhaps, do) love and they have no idea I feel that way. There is a book entitled “The Dance” by Oriah Mountain Dreamer. I read that book and fell head over heels in love with her just from her writing about her life. I even wrote a letter to her telling her this, but never mailed it. She had no idea I was even alive, so yes, it happens.
11. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.
There will always be someone who wants to rain on your parade. When I think about poor Amanda Todd, I know that she remembered the rude remarks. There were compliments, even if she didn’t pay attention to them.
12. Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know and you’ll both be happy.
This is something I am learning to do now. Since the stroke I am more prone to tell people things and be truthful about it. If I am a little upset, it helps me to tell them and it, eventually, helps them to know. If I care a lot about them, I need to share that, too. They may feel the same or may like me more when they know. Since I don’t hate anyone at all, I shouldn’t have to deal with that part.
There you are; 12 things that center my being and make my world a good place to be.
How about you? What things really make your world worth it?
What makes you happy to get up each morning?
At least, know this: I love each of you and hope your day is beautiful.
Namaste,
Scott
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