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**Ann** · 03-06-2007, 03:00 AM

Some of the greatest treasures in your life may be things you set aside long ago. Often it pays to go back and take a look.

A book you read years ago may now hold much more meaning. A friend from whom you once grew apart may now have much more in common with you.

There is a reason why people, places, things and events come into your life. Be careful that you're not too quick to discard them.

The things that interested you in your youth still have a message for you today. They can tell you about who you truly are.

Just because something is old and familiar, does not mean it is irrelevant. Values, passions and purposes grow more robust with time and experience.

You've arrived at this moment carrying a lifetime of valuable treasures. Now is your opportunity to see those treasures in a whole new light.

-- Ralph Marston

Copyright ©2007 Ralph S. Marston, Jr.

nogard · 03-06-2007, 04:53 AM

Amazing Ann, thank you.

I am remembering so much from just recently and from 3 or 4 decades go and getting back in touch with how life was then and people I knew back then, right up to going to the Zoo with my daughter again this coming weekend. It was a passion we shared as Father and Daugther and as friends and now that I don't use drugs anymore we can pick these things up and live them again, never mind that she has grown. I think its more that I have grown and continue too so I can be with people do things again, really breath life in again.

Thanks Ann.

Thanks Life

Thanks SR

Thanks Recovery

Thanks God.

Kevin

**Ann** · 03-06-2007, 05:49 AM

I'm glad you are doing such good things, Kevin and seeing life through clearer eyes.

Quote:

You've arrived at this moment carrying a lifetime of valuable treasures. Now is your opportunity to see those treasures in a whole new light.

Enjoy each day and make more memories to treasure.

Hugs

indigo · 03-06-2007, 06:10 AM

Ann you are truly an inspiration that quiets my soul each day and for that I truly thank you.

(((Annie)))

SaTiT · 03-06-2007, 11:23 AM

you mean this thing of ma roo...

katwomankc · 03-20-2007, 10:10 AM

hi ann

i am re discovering myself. such as how i like to cook, and be the wife i wasn't able to be for a long time. i am also rediscovering my relationship with my own mother. and for the first time in several years i am having her over for dinner for her birthday. i am actually looking forward to it. there is so much of life, and if we live for today and not yesterday we are just fine. thanks my name is kimmie a grateful recovering addict.

03-06-2007, 03:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,227	Rediscover Some of the greatest treasures in your life may be things you set aside long ago. Often it pays to go back and take a look. A book you read years ago may now hold much more meaning. A friend from whom you once grew apart may now have much more in common with you. There is a reason why people, places, things and events come into your life. Be careful that you're not too quick to discard them. The things that interested you in your youth still have a message for you today. They can tell you about who you truly are. Just because something is old and familiar, does not mean it is irrelevant. Values, passions and purposes grow more robust with time and experience. You've arrived at this moment carrying a lifetime of valuable treasures. Now is your opportunity to see those treasures in a whole new light. -- Ralph Marston Copyright ©2007 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

03-06-2007, 04:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
nogard everything is already ok Join Date: May 2005 Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia Posts: 16,971 Blog Entries: 3	Amazing Ann, thank you. I am remembering so much from just recently and from 3 or 4 decades go and getting back in touch with how life was then and people I knew back then, right up to going to the Zoo with my daughter again this coming weekend. It was a passion we shared as Father and Daugther and as friends and now that I don't use drugs anymore we can pick these things up and live them again, never mind that she has grown. I think its more that I have grown and continue too so I can be with people do things again, really breath life in again. Thanks Ann. Thanks Life Thanks SR Thanks Recovery Thanks God. Kevin __________________ ...And like a bird that's on the wing and is flying free He can hear the song of home endlessly

03-06-2007, 06:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
indigo Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,928	Ann you are truly an inspiration that quiets my soul each day and for that I truly thank you. (((Annie))) __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

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SaTiT Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: anomaly Posts: 2,181	you mean this thing of ma roo... Last edited by SaTiT; 05-10-2007 at 06:16 AM.

03-20-2007, 10:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
katwomankc Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: AZUSA, CALIFORNIA Posts: 357	hi ann i am re discovering myself. such as how i like to cook, and be the wife i wasn't able to be for a long time. i am also rediscovering my relationship with my own mother. and for the first time in several years i am having her over for dinner for her birthday. i am actually looking forward to it. there is so much of life, and if we live for today and not yesterday we are just fine. thanks my name is kimmie a grateful recovering addict. __________________ becoming the woman i want to be one step at a time.

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