This Road of LIFE . . .

 . . . is filled with Adversity

Hang on to remain alive and to persevere through difficult situations.

We ARE where we are for a reason. 

It’s time that we become like these “beautiful flowers" and bloom right in the middle of the adversities of our lives.

"Sometimes adversity is what you need to face in order to become successful" 

~Zig Ziglar~ 

Thursday Thoughts

Lilies symbolize rebirth and renewal! 

They are one of the first flowers to bloom in the spring, 

signifying the end of winter and the start of a new season. ~Unknown~  

“Just as the Lily blooms in the midst of adversity,

 so too can we find strength and resilience in the 

face of life’s challenges.” ~Unknown~

Something to Think About

~ Put The Big Rocks in First ~ 

A while back I was reading about an expert on the subject of time management. One day this expert was speaking to a group of business students and, to drive home a point, used an illustration those students will never forget. As this man stood in front of the group of high-powered over achievers he said, "Okay, time for a quiz."

Then he pulled out a one-gallon, wide-mouthed mason jar and set it on a table in front of him. Then he produced about a dozen fist-sized rocks and carefully placed them, one at a time, into the jar. When the jar was filled to the top and no more rocks would fit inside, he asked, "Is this jar full? 

"Everyone in the class said, "Yes."

Then he said, "Really?"

He reached under the table and pulled out a bucket of gravel. Then he dumped some gravel in and shook the jar causing pieces of gravel to work themselves down into the spaces between the big rocks.

Then he asked the group once more, "Is the jar full?"

By this time the class was onto him. "Probably not," one of them answered. 

"Good!" he replied. 

He reached under the table and brought out a bucket of sand. He started dumping the sand in and it went into all the spaces left between the rocks and the gravel. Once more he asked the question, "Is this jar full?" 

"No!" the class shouted. Once again, he said, "Good!"

Then he grabbed a pitcher of water and began to pour it in until the jar was filled to the brim. Then he looked up at the class and asked, "What is the point of this illustration?" 

One eager beaver raised his hand and said, "The point is, no matter how full your schedule is, if you try really hard, you can always fit some more things into it!" 

"No", the speaker replied, "that's not the point. 

The truth this illustration teaches us is: If you don't put the big rocks in first, you'll never get them in at all. 

"What are the ‘big rocks’ in your life? A project that YOU want to accomplish?Time with your loved ones? Your faith, your education, your finances? A cause?

So, tonight or in the morning when you are reflecting on this short story, ask yourself this question: What are the ‘big rocks’ in my life or business? 

Then, put the big rocks in your jar first. 

Remember to put these BIG ROCKS in first or you'll never get them in at all.

This and more can be found at Snopes.com       Click Images to view Source 

ANOTHER SIDE/POV to this STORY!

Thank You!

 Hi & Hello My Dear Valued Blog Visitors,

This is how YOU make me feel . . . 

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to every one of you. It was such a surprising delight that you took the time to visit my blog and to leave such uplifting comments. Your presence and support mean the world to me.

After my year long hiatus from blogging, your warm welcome back has been incredibly heartwarming and smile-making. Your encouraging comments and your positive feedback have truly inspired me to continue sharing my thoughts, ideas, and experiences with you ,,, "my 2 cents worth" ... in other words. 😀

It's your kind words and unwavering support that make the effort I put into my blog even more rewarding. Your comments have filled me with renewed enthusiasm and motivation to keep producing content that resonates with you.

With a big smile/grin in my heart and on my face, I look forward to our continued interactions. I'm excited to explore more topics and create content that you will find worth your time to read.

Once again, thank you for being a part of my blogging journey. Your presence is the driving force behind my renewed passion for sharing and connecting.

With sincere appreciation,

~dellgirl~

Where Have I Been?!

 Hello, Hi, & How Are You?!

I’m just popping to give an account for my year long absence. It has really been a year and 12 days. Long story short, moving kept me from blogging for a year and 12 days.

It all started with a simple decision to move.  The idea had been brewing in our minds for a while, and finally, we decided to take the plunge. Packing to move and saying goodbye to our old neighborhood was both exciting and bittersweet.

After the move, I quickly realized that moving was a monumental task. Unpacking, organizing, and adjusting to the new surroundings consumed my time and energy. My blogging ritual became a distant memory.

Finding a suitable workspace in the new place took longer than expected, and I struggled to reestablish my blogging/creative routine. My workspace is still a work-in-progress. The new house held its own allure, with its new opportunities, further distracting me from my online presence.

Building friendships and connections with my neighbors became a part of my daily doings, and blogging took a back seat as I immersed myself in my new life journey. With each passing day, you, my faithful blog friends were left wondering about my absence.

Months turned into a year, and I realized that while moving had enriched my life in many ways, it had also kept me from blogging. However, it wasn't an ending but a hiatus, and I promised myself that I would return to the virtual world, sharing my experiences and adventures in this new chapter of my life once I found the right balance. I haven't found it yet...LOLL 😍

Before I get too long-winded, I’ll stop here. I hope all is well with you, and that everything is going okay. 

Happy Sunday to you, dear blog buddies! 

THE TWO BAGS

~Aesop's Fables~

Every man carries Two Bags about with him, one in front and one behind, and both are packed full of faults.  

The Bag in front contains his neighbors' faults, the one behind contains his own.  

Therefore, it is that men do not see their own faults, but they never fail to see those of others.

 

Fable source: Project Happy Child

Image source youtube.com