My Next Life
Why not?32 total reviews
Comment from RaymondJohn
You sound just like my daughter. LOL. The peace bit is the trickiest of all, but it's also one thin you can attain on your own. I liked your tongue-in-cheek rant. Much fun. Ray.
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You sound just like my daughter. LOL. The peace bit is the trickiest of all, but it's also one thin you can attain on your own. I liked your tongue-in-cheek rant. Much fun. Ray.
Comment Written 15-Jul-2012
Comment from misscookie
Those to letters I-F
Are so powerfull
I 'mj reading inbetween the lines and knowning you thiese thing you would love to have. When we leave this earth nothing you wish for will happen so I'm told and believe.all I know you will have everlasting life of a peace and love you never had before. you will be with friends and love ones who passed away before you most of all you will be with the Lord.
I enjoyed reading your write. May you stay with us longer than you wish with the peace and happyniess you deserve.Thank you for sharing.
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Those to letters I-F
Are so powerfull
I 'mj reading inbetween the lines and knowning you thiese thing you would love to have. When we leave this earth nothing you wish for will happen so I'm told and believe.all I know you will have everlasting life of a peace and love you never had before. you will be with friends and love ones who passed away before you most of all you will be with the Lord.
I enjoyed reading your write. May you stay with us longer than you wish with the peace and happyniess you deserve.Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 15-Jul-2012
Comment from MumEsGirl
Interesting offering here. What a great wish list for second time around. Sadly you closing line is probably nearer to the truth.
We can all strive to be perfect, but there are others who will make it hard.
Have fun today Barbie lol
hugs
kate
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Interesting offering here. What a great wish list for second time around. Sadly you closing line is probably nearer to the truth.
We can all strive to be perfect, but there are others who will make it hard.
Have fun today Barbie lol
hugs
kate
Comment Written 15-Jul-2012
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written, susan, you did a great job writing this essay about how you would like to come back in another life. i enjoyed reading this one. made me smile.
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this is very well written, susan, you did a great job writing this essay about how you would like to come back in another life. i enjoyed reading this one. made me smile.
Comment Written 15-Jul-2012
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
Oh, IF ONLY....
more than anything--the next time around, I want to be able to be at peace with myself.
Now this is the most important line in your list of "wants".. which brings good health and happiness...
and which I wish you, my friend.
Margaret
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Oh, IF ONLY....
more than anything--the next time around, I want to be able to be at peace with myself.
Now this is the most important line in your list of "wants".. which brings good health and happiness...
and which I wish you, my friend.
Margaret
Comment Written 15-Jul-2012
Comment from humpwhistle
My guess, Susan, is that you already have a lot of that stuff--and if you can't do calculus, it's not the end of the world. If this is as good as it gets, all we can do is make the most of it.
I think I'd feel funny asking for more the next time around, considering how much I've squandered this time.
I hope you get some of what you ask for--this time around.
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2012
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My guess, Susan, is that you already have a lot of that stuff--and if you can't do calculus, it's not the end of the world. If this is as good as it gets, all we can do is make the most of it.
I think I'd feel funny asking for more the next time around, considering how much I've squandered this time.
I hope you get some of what you ask for--this time around.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 15-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2012
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Ah, yes. I wrote this to vent, and to read responses. And I love the varied and interesting thoughts. I was exaggerating, well ... sort of. But you're so right. We all squander. And probably don't deserve more, after having wasted what chances we've had. I will try to cling to the good, and cast away the bad. Thanks for bringing me back down to earth Lee. :) Suse
Comment from Scarbrems
I know what you mean. I get frustrated with myself and my lack sometimes, as I am sure we all do. Someone once said something about having the courage to change the things you can and accept the things you can't. You are what you are, and someone surely loves you for just that. I look at it like this: If I was beautiful I might have boring and shallow friends. If I was bright, my depression might be even worse. I could get off my arse and do more charity work if I want to feel more worthwhile and loved. You get out what you put in, remember.
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2012
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I know what you mean. I get frustrated with myself and my lack sometimes, as I am sure we all do. Someone once said something about having the courage to change the things you can and accept the things you can't. You are what you are, and someone surely loves you for just that. I look at it like this: If I was beautiful I might have boring and shallow friends. If I was bright, my depression might be even worse. I could get off my arse and do more charity work if I want to feel more worthwhile and loved. You get out what you put in, remember.
Comment Written 15-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2012
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More common sense. I love it. This post was to vent but to also see other's point of view as well. You are right too. But right now, I have no strength to help others. I can barely do for myself. It's scary thinking I may never get my energy and vitality back. I am trying. Darn doctors tho. They just seem to not care. Without decent health, everything else is redundant. Thank you Emsey, I have enjoyed your kind response to this. Hug! Susan
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You will. I thought I wouldn't a few years ago. I thought I'd never be able to read a book again, that's how bad it was. But there is a light, you've just got to find it...Helping others doesn't need to be active. When I was signed off with depression, people would visit and tell me about their daily struggles, and do you know, I found being a lidstener helped me as much as it did them
Comment from Ekim777
I love the word, conundrum. It rolls over the tongue. But why is life a conundrum. We know that God works in strange ways if he bothers with us at all.Are people really as nasty as you think? We are all manipulators and slightly hypocritical but if you are anything like the lady in the picture, I reckon you're safe from the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune. I doubt you'll ever get it right but there is no reason why you can't be at peace with yourself.
As for life, sweetheart, it's all you've got. It's your first and last reality. Treasure it and don't expect me to change your life. I am only literary reviewer. Be well. -Ekim777
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2012
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I love the word, conundrum. It rolls over the tongue. But why is life a conundrum. We know that God works in strange ways if he bothers with us at all.Are people really as nasty as you think? We are all manipulators and slightly hypocritical but if you are anything like the lady in the picture, I reckon you're safe from the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune. I doubt you'll ever get it right but there is no reason why you can't be at peace with yourself.
As for life, sweetheart, it's all you've got. It's your first and last reality. Treasure it and don't expect me to change your life. I am only literary reviewer. Be well. -Ekim777
Comment Written 15-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2012
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Hi Ekim! NO...I am middle aged...and have lost much of what little looks I once had. I'm just having a pity party, poking fun at myself sort of? I realize I'm being a putz. But it's good to let it out once in a while? Rather than keep stewing. And I do know all too many people who are plain evil. Long story short, I try to avoid them, but it's hard when they keep getting in my face so to speak. I believe life is the worst conundrum of all. I feel I'm 'damned' if I do, and 'damned' if I don't. Sorry for the swear word. It's a saying. But, thank you Ekim...it's delightful to hear/read, your thoughts on this. Most appreciated!! I wish you a great life. Susan
Comment from N.K. Wagner
Believe it or not, you already have what most of us have. Looks fade. Power brings attempts to take it away. Talent and goodness incite envy and backstabbing. Money is a tool which, beyond a certain point is a liability. Super-intelligence is as much a handicap as very low intelligence. And who really cares for more than a moment if we die? We can count them on one hand. Happiness comes from within. It's a habit. :) Nancy
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2012
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Believe it or not, you already have what most of us have. Looks fade. Power brings attempts to take it away. Talent and goodness incite envy and backstabbing. Money is a tool which, beyond a certain point is a liability. Super-intelligence is as much a handicap as very low intelligence. And who really cares for more than a moment if we die? We can count them on one hand. Happiness comes from within. It's a habit. :) Nancy
Comment Written 15-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2012
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Oh dear...Nancy...I knew you would have the answers. I just knew you would. And you're right too. :) I just had to let it all out. What better place then poor FS? I wonder if the site gets tired of us whiners? LOL! I love your reasoning. SEE?? I have no brains. I want happiness most. Just don't know how to go about finding it ... xoxo. Susan ps...Thank you so much Nancy.
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You don't find happiness. You make up your mind to BE happy - to look for the silver lining, to appreciate the little things, to take satisfaction in every job well done, even the boring, repetitious ones. Find the funny side of every irritating occurrance. To consciously smile and do things to make others smile, too. Retrain your point of view. :) N
Comment from visionary1234
Wow! that's quite a laundry list you've drawn up! I'll take one of those too, as you've done all the hard organizational side of things already! Love it! Love your math aspirations! A fun piece with a great whammy last sentence!
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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2012
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Wow! that's quite a laundry list you've drawn up! I'll take one of those too, as you've done all the hard organizational side of things already! Love it! Love your math aspirations! A fun piece with a great whammy last sentence!
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Comment Written 15-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2012
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Hi there! I know, I'm being a big putz. Just having a pity party. Just wishing. This too shall pass! Lol! It helps to get frustration out of your system once in a while I guess. Most of this is just malarky. But fun. If you can, watch that movie. It's great. Thank you, and we should all write a bucket list too, just for future reference? I am good at organizing. Until it's time to 'git 'er done.'... lol! Thank you again! Hugs, Susan
