I've been a little reflective lately, I kept wanting to get to a point of understanding and something came to me today. I know we have certain challenges given to us for a reason, we can choose to rise or fall to them.
I felt like if I could understand how this has made me a better person, has it taught me anything? I wanted to make sense of it... Today it did, I think I had to lose contact with 'him' so that I could understand the importance of keeping in contact with people even when things get tough. So many people across the world reached out to me and kept reaching out to me.
I understand that I had to be grateful for that loss or I might never understand why... I have some amazing memories of 'him'; I was very happy ... I had been wondering if the high was worth the low? The answer today is yes because I gained so much more. Today I choose to rise and show gratitude for difficult challenges.
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I have a sign above my fireplace that has the Bible verse "In everything give thanks," on it. Sometimes that is a really hard thing to do because you really don't feel grateful for everything all the time. Still it is a good reminder for me because even on my very worse days, if I stop and think about it, I can come up with many things I am grateful for. Sometimes when things don't go as I wished or hoped for, I console myself with being grateful for a new perspective. Well-written post, Launna. I like this, and I like the way you choose to view things.
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ReplyDeleteAlways be grateful for all that you have even when you lose things, there is a lot more to gain in terms of strength. Someone once told me, before you die, if you can count how many close friends you love and trust on one hand or more, then you are the richest person in the world.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on that. I went through a bad breakup three years ago. I'm still recovering. probably always will. but I'm at the same time thankful for everything that happened to me because it got me to where I am right now. which is not a bad place. imperfect and unstable, but not bad. I'm glad you are doing well. keep going xoxo
ReplyDeleteWonderful Post Launna :) ,great Inspiration! Thank you <3
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Great post dear.your courage towards inspires me so much
ReplyDeleteYour choice is the right one: we must always grow and move forward with determination and optimism !!!! You're a great woman Launna!
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So glad to read you passed your mid-term! I knew you would! :)
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congratulations, u r done with the midterms.....i knew u can do it
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Great my sweet Launna!!!
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You're so special!!!!
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your reflexions are always full of wisdom
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Yay for being finished with your midterm and good food choices!
ReplyDeleteWe should be grateful for everything...it's the struggles that make us stronger and give us more wisdom on what we gained from the loss..Life will never run out of obstacles, but we can choose to rise over them and move on, or stay in the same place and make no progress emotionally, physically, or spiritually.
I am so thankful that through the blogging community I was able to meet wonderful people like you..and great reflection :)
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I love your answer and that you've gained so much more in the loss than you had in the high!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on completing the mid-term!
very encouraging!
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Good for you for choosing to rise, you will eventually overcome.
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We can't always choose what happens to us, but we choose how to react. So truthful and inspiring, Launna.
ReplyDeleteYou just keep growing. Congrats on fighting those food battles, too!
ReplyDeleteComo siempre, grandes mensajes, cada prueba nos hace mas fuertes.
ReplyDeleteCiao, sono venuta a trovarti per augurarti un buon inizio settimana e buon lavoro.
ReplyDeleteI love your thinking mentality. I think it's always better to pay attention to gains then it is to losses. Although it can be hard sometimes.
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You are very encouraging and thankful indeed. Alhamdulillah
ReplyDeleteYou have such a beautiful way of expressing things! I am so happy that your life is going so well for you. I really plan to meet you someday!! I think we could be such great friends in person.
ReplyDeleteThat is definitely the silver lining to the dark cloud!!! After a nasty breakup I went through in the mid-00s, I found MySpace blogging and developed a huge following there (during the site's VERY brief heyday!). It helped me hone my writing ability and gave me a feeling of community. It's definitely much easier when you can open your computer and interact with people rather than face your lonely home/apartment!
ReplyDeleteThe best thing we can do is give God all the thanks in everything.
ReplyDeleteRomans 5: 3-5 says "And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us."
You my dear friend have true character, I do believe that you have persevered through much and you have hope too. Praising God through our storms is the best way we can show Him how much we trust and love Him. Keep going girlfriend.
Thanks for this Launna. Worth reading =) Yep no matter how much we struggle it is always worth the rise. From our mistakes we learn from it. it's really up to the person whether he/she would learn from it and makes things right or forget it and make things even worst. thanks for dropping by on my blog dear. also have new post here: http://anotsosecretlife2011.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the midterm! I'm glad you've been given some clarity as to why things panned out as they had. And in a selfish and greedy way I too am grateful because it meant I got to find you and with it a wonderful friendship. You've been such a rock to me Launna. I'm virtually a stranger, anonymous out here on the web and you've never questioned and always offered support and guidance when I needed it. And I've needed it quite a bit! I hope one day we can meet face to face over a meal or drinks and just talk. Thank you for being so wonderfully you.
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<3 so much to say... :) I think that you know my thoughts here. Thank you for being you! And if I ever have a chance...cup of coffee? ;)
ReplyDeleteI also believe that the highs are worth the lows. I believe that everything we've been through in life makes us to who we are today and we should embrace our past, both the good things and the bad things.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your words doll!! It's nice yo read you!
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It's ironic how losses can lead us to new connections and relationships. Everything is meant to be, there are no accidents :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing your mid-term!
Hi sweetie
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Love to read you reflections! Keep doing what you're doing :)
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beautiful post sweetie
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My Launna. I'm here with my phone and running out of time:) (it's me:) all time hectic). I am so sorry for not be able to replied you yesterday. Because we were busy shopping more Halloween stuffs for the twins, as their ages they both so into spiritual of any Holliday now. We took them to picked out the item that they like to deco their bedroom and a playroom and then it was our Halloweens decoration weekend. Thanks for your kindest dearie Launna. I will be right back to read your worthy post in my next visit here. I am so happy for you that you've finished your mid term and that you feels relieve all the way to Dec:). Good luck with your studying Launna. You're wonderful the way you are.
ReplyDeleteHave a great new week ahead and lovely day Launna. I was thinking to ask you about, how's your sleep in these days. It's better now?
Gotta run Luanna:).
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It's always please to read your posts.
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I'm so very proud of you, Launna! I'm glad that you rocked the mid-term. I'm also happy that you've gotten clarity. I know it's hard; I've had times where clarity was something I was lacking. I'm still lacking, but I feel like I have a better view on things than I did before. You've helped me through a lot. And I truly appreciate it, Launna.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great week this week. Stay positive. Nothing and nobody can make you feel negative or bad without your permission.
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família e te digo todo os dia DEUS é o seu melhor amigo DEUS já mais vai ti desprezar
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Love the quote that 'every test in life makes you bitter or better' and I hadn't heard that but it's so true and sometimes people need to go through a brief bitter phase after something bad, but hopefully realize soon it's much better to move on and become better instead. Your words are so powerful and well thought about how you're handling everything. Thanks for the social media too, I realized there's some I still need to find you. :))
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Dear Launna, I'm so happy! My congrats, you passed your exam :)
ReplyDeleteI rested a little during the weekend, I hope the worst is over...
A big hug :)))
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Congrats on finishing your mid-terms!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, very inspiring and positive post. :) I need as much positivity as I can get.
Be grateful, think positive and stick to what can make you grow every single day. Have a nice day Launna! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so awesome to hear how wonderful you've had done Launna. You've got me so proud to have met you through our blogs. I love meeting an interesting person that also smart like you. We all make of mistaken from so many reasons from time to times:) which smart people are learned from their mistake. I'm glad that you didn't want to give him more of attention if he isn't worth for you. I'm glad you can sleep and even can dreams. That's sweeeeeeet. Do you still take embien? I took embien once back long ago - it didn't work for me.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the wonderful work Launna and always take best care of yourself. Enjoy your week My Honey Launna.
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Launna, I consider it a joy and an honour to have met you through Blogger. Your posts are heartfelt, honest and deep, and you are a lovely person, both inside and out! And I want you to know that you touch many hearts out there...including mine. Thank you for being...you!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad for you, you are a powerful woman. Have a beautiful day!
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=) Awesome. Rise and thrive. Sometimes our setbacks are really a blessing in disguise, eh? At least, that's how I look at it.
ReplyDeleteYou're the bright shining hope when all around me falls apart.
ReplyDeleteThank you for so much strength.
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It's good that you are grateful for everything in your life, you will enjoy the life in that way. Hugs and kisses
ReplyDeleteSucks we have to take the lows with the highs but it also helps us appreciate and live in the highs. Ya know.
ReplyDeleteSo great to read how positive you have felt. :)
Keep your chin up and have a terrific week !! <3
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I'm really glad to see you happy, Launna. I totally agree with you, we cannot choose some of the things that happen to us, but we CAN choose what will be our attitude towards it and the way we deal with ;)
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ReplyDeleteI am so glad to hear you are doing great and I need to eat better. I am trying to, but it is so hard to always make the perfect choices with food. I was ill and had Shingles two weeks ago, so I am now just starting to get back to work again and get back to my blogging buddies. I missed you and talk soon!
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ReplyDeleteDon't you just love all the relationships and friendships you can make through blogging?! The community is generally so positive.
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I am happy for you that you mid terms are over and you did pretty well! Well even I feel lucky to know some wonderful person through this blogging world but I rarely get time to interact even if I want to! :(
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La querida passando para ti deseja um dia abençoado fica com DEUS.
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We have the power to choose; we can face each day with hope and a smile on our faces, or we can let the world and our emotions weigh us down. God never gives us a burden heavier than we can bear. We simply have to get stronger... and become stronger... to carry it. You have.
ReplyDeleteYou are always full of such inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear you are rising to the occasion in every way. All the best with your class and of course staying on track with those daily things. Many blessings!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad for you, you are a beautiful person. I think that in life everything happens for a reason! I'm happy to know you, your words are very inspiring! x
ReplyDeleteYou say that you lost a lot but you gained a great deal in return that is very good. I will answer you to your comment here also: You can move the position and the water will fall from different holes, so the sensation will be different. I'm glad that you liked it. xoxo
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Dropping by to say "hello" and wish you a blessed day my Beautiful lady.
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Eu adoro óculos de sol! O triste é que raramente encontro um que fique bom pra mim!
ReplyDeleteO importante é que superou esses momentos ruins. Dá pra notar que você cresceu muito, e que acima de tudo está se colocando em primeiro lugar!
Ótima quinta, Launna!
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Great inspirational quotes as always and thank you for sharing 'you' i am learning a great deal from you Launna! thank you.
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Great quotes! :) Congratulations on your mid-term! You are very inspirational!
ReplyDeleteLovely lovely Launna you've always been such an inspiration to me :)>
ReplyDeletethis is great sweety, i just want to wish you a wonderful weekend!
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Happy happy friday sweetheart
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So inspirational post!
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You're also one of the kindest and sweetest lady Launna. This is something no one can take it away from us. I'm all good :). I needed break from the sickness so the flu isn't allowed to our house:). I took all my children to a doctor office to get flu shots but not me :). I wish you a blessed Friday and ahead of a weekend my beautiful Launna.
ReplyDeletePlease you also take care of yourself :)!
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Hi Launna, just wishing you a nice weekend dear! I was happy to hear from you and I think I am back in blogging for real now. I actually got a second post up this week and lightning may strike! LOL! Talk soon!
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I love the way you look at things, it is really inspiring. I admire you so much and definitely want to meet you one day too.
ReplyDeleteA VERY long time ago when I was in college, my writing instructor was an elderly Russian gentleman. I told him I wanted to write a novel one day. He told me something very wise---he said I would never be a good enough writer until I had suffered. At the time, I didn't understand it. But I sure do now. You have to go through tragedy and loss in all it's forms to understand what is deep inside you. It builds character and strength. I think that's what you are finding inside yourself, Launna. You have faith and confidence now. XO
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Keep your head up and stay smiling. I really appreciate the way you stay positive :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a very insightful post. I love your outlook on life and hope that life brings you more happiness :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy sunday Launna!
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Your outlook is so good. And knowing that it's up to us to choose, not just accept whatever is empowering. Hugs Launna. Happy Sunday.
ReplyDeletechoosing the rise is always the best option, proud of you!
ReplyDeleteIt is good that you are choosing well the foods and that you finished your mid-term. Have a great Sunday dear!
ReplyDeleteHi Launna!!! I love how positive you feel today :) your words are so full of energy and hope and it makes me happy to know you are feeling ready to rise! Loosing a dear one is one of the most awful things in the world, but getting to know them before they go is the biggest present in the world :) I also love my blog and all the good friends I've met through it, people like you! I know from now on you are going to be full of this positive energy and cheerful attitude towards life! Oh and how did your daughter looked with her cat ears??? so cute! I was a cat a couple of years ago, such a good costume! cats are always adorable!
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Have a nice week!
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I know it sounds cheesy, but my life as a blogger wouldnt be the same without knowing you! All of your words, all of your massages, all of your posts, thoughts, things we wrote each other changed something for me according to what a blog is about! Without these highs you had, and of all the lows, following to your loss, we wouldnt have met each other. Cant imagine that at all! I know we gonna meet each other once. The next time I will be at the States I will do everything to get to know you personally!! Keep on going the way with the same strength you did the last months! You´re a true fighter, inspiring person and blessed friend!!
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Sweet dreams Launna. Hope your upcoming week is as easy as you want it to be. I had a fantastic weekend - we went to a carnival and the weather here is beautiful. Take care Launna oxoxo
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There's always room for improvement. Being good should never feel good enough, being the best is better but you have to stay working hard! Have a nice day and enjoy getting ready for halloween with Valentina! :)
ReplyDeleteThey say the big bumps in our lives make us appreciate how sweet sweet really is... I think that to a point is true (though skipping the bumps might still be nice). ;) I'm glad you're working through everything so eloquently. There's a lot to be learned from your positive, go-forward attitude.
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