Well, dear friends, as 2009 comes to a close; I find myself making my LAUNDRY LIST. In case you don't know what that is -- to some it is called taking a personal inventory. Perhaps, many of you out there do the same.
On MY LIST are things like:
Was I empathetic when the situation presented itself?
Was I compassionate?
Was I controlling?
Was I critical?
Did I complain too much? I CALL THESE MY 4 "C's".
Did I hold my tongue when it was called for?
Was I truly present in my life every moment?
Was I as loving as I could be?
And last, but not least: WAS I GRATEFUL?
I had a friend who used to say that every donut has a hole. I want to be as grateful for the hole as for the donut.
Cicero said," Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues...but the parent of all others".
Now that 2009 is almost complete, I can begin on my list for 2010!! Gads!!!!
Blessings in the New Year to you all,
I get the feeling you accomplish all of these things on a regular basis.
ReplyDeleteI think you did very fine last year. Wish you a happy 2010. @nne
ReplyDeleteI think I'd better grab your list!!
ReplyDeletehappy new year
Great list. The "4 "C's" I think I will have to remember that~
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed New Year~
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ReplyDeleteHmmm, sure gives us pause for thoughts of our own lives.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting.
I'm thinkin I'd better make a list myself. Sort of take stock as to where I've been and where I'm going and how will I treat others along the way.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, may it be wonderful and blessed.
Ouch!
ReplyDeleteWell said and certainly some things i should be asking myself.
just not sure i will like the answers.
blessings
barbara jean
Beautiful post, and beautiful sign! :)
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