On lifes terms

The fir tree has no choice about starting its life in the crack of a rock.... What [nourishment] it finds is often meager, and above the ground appears a twisted trunk, grown in irregular spurts, marred by dead and broken branches, and bent far to one side by the battering winds. Yet at the top ... some twigs hold their green needles year after year, giving proof that - misshapen, imperfect, scarred - the tree lives.
--Harriet Arrow

We often wish we had been born into better circumstances or blame our parents for our problems. Like the fir tree we could say, "If only I had taken sprout in a fertile meadow, life would be easier." "If only I had had a better life as a boy . . ." "If only I didn't have my particular hardships . . ."

By accepting the facts of our own lives, we mature into feelings of joy and pleasure alongside our griefs. Every man has to struggle with his own unique set of circumstances, even if they are not fair. Fairness is not an issue. Reality is what we have to deal with.

I will accept life on its own terms and rejoice in it.

[Time2Surrender]

So true.Thanks Doug.

[Grimnar]

Originally Posted by Doug

Fairness is not an issue. Reality is what we have to deal with.

What a hard thing to accept at times!

[Ann]

By accepting the facts of our own lives, we mature into feelings of joy and pleasure alongside our griefs.

With all it's dysfunction, with all it's pain, and with all the work it took to get to where I am today, I can honestly say that I wouldn't trade lives with anyone. There was a time I would not have said that, and I am grateful today to just be me.

Hugs
Ann

[splendra]

thanx for sharing Doug....