... it's said money won't buy happiness.
Truth. But it would put groceries on the
table, provide necessities to make life
easier. Sounds like I'm begging: when
there are those who had nothing in the
first place have lost all they had: should
be ashamed. At least I have a place to
lay my head, a roof overhead, some food
in my stomach, family, health, not living
somewhere where the next breath drawn
may not be exhaled. Compared to others,
I am rich: need to count my blessings ...
Sometimes it takes a reminder to make
me see that I have it better than many ...
So true... I had an interesting experience during one of my two week stays in Haiti a few years ago... I had run out of my necessities of mosquito repellent and US bottled water. I looked around, feeling self-pity and realized that all around me were people who would never have half of what I thought of as necessities...and yet...they were happy. Not only were they happy, but they were grateful for what they had. And...on top of it all...not only did they not care about my supposed necessities, but they didn't need them and they got along fabulously without those "necessities". It really made me take a second look at how selfish and spoiled we are...
Cryssa
Reviewed by Kathryn Collins (Reader)
Reviewed on May 18, 2008
Let us be poor, so the rich can see what they are missing.
Having been there, I know how hard it can be to come up with blessings, much less count them. But there is always someone worse off, isn't there? Since the world has become so small, most of us
are aware that millions of children are born without a chance. To say that a child already starved at birth is blessed. . .don't know about you, but I can't do it. Karla, you are one strong and
remarkable woman. Blessed with intelligence, drive, talent, humor. . .more great qualities than I can count!! Still. . .you are in a scary place, and I feel for you. Pray that your
circumstances improve soon!! B l e s s . y o u, Sistah. Love beyond the beyond, Pea
Your poem definitey states a fact. I think it must have been a person with a BIG bank account who said money can't buy happiness. It sure buys happiness for me every time I go to the grocery store, and for all my other needs. Barter was once the method of exchange--goods for services, etc. Now, we use money ad have to work for that money. The poor folks who don't have jobs or don't make enough to provide for their needs would say money would make a big diffeence in their lives.
A touching write my friend...I think we all have to be reminded to count our blessings, and be thankful for what we have been given...your heart shines through this write and can be felt within each line, each word...your message rings loud and clear, we do realize that money can't buy happiness, but it sure can make life easier! Well done my friend!
Blessings from Ky.
Joyce B.
We all must be thankful for what we have especially deep within. As long as you are able to write how you feel, you will have everything.
Much peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"
Sometimes it takes a reminder - how so very true. I think Katrina was mine - so many lost everything they had. Since then, I truly do count my blessings.
Guess not too many here remembers the Big Depression (I do), but there's plenty that ate cold rations in water-filled fox-holes. Makes us appreciate even the smallest of our blessings, as you say Karla! Back in the 30s it was something to have a good butcher who'd give you a bone for the "doggy", knowing it was going in a pot of beans...was soooo good, too!
Count our Many Blessings ~~ Micke
yes, we do have to remind ourselves from time to time that even though we feel bad about ourselves, but there are certainly many others who are in worse situations than us.
Oh Karla way to look that what you have rather than have not. Very uplifting. I know it gets hard for those on a fixed income but at least its fixed. Not too many things in life are. Hang in there, God has a wonderful plan for you. Love, Bonnie
Using Calgary as a backdrop the author satirizes the self-serving nature of the public as it continues to fatten itself, not only physically, but egotistically as well.
Under Amber Skies, written by author and poet Jill Eisnaugle, is a wonderful collection of rhyming poetry guaranteed to please every reader. In this, her second book, she writes of new friendships kindled, as well as old friendships solidified. She g
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Cryssa
love ya,
Kathy
are aware that millions of children are born without a chance. To say that a child already starved at birth is blessed. . .don't know about you, but I can't do it. Karla, you are one strong and
remarkable woman. Blessed with intelligence, drive, talent, humor. . .more great qualities than I can count!! Still. . .you are in a scary place, and I feel for you. Pray that your
circumstances improve soon!! B l e s s . y o u, Sistah. Love beyond the beyond, Pea
God Bless
Michelle~
Blessings from Ky.
Joyce B.
Much peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"
Georg
John
Count our Many Blessings ~~ Micke
We need to remember that we are richer than a lot of folks. An excellent reminder; thank you! BRAVA, extremely well written!
(((HUGSSSS))) and much love, your twinkles, Karen Lynn. :D
yes, we do have to remind ourselves from time to time that even though we feel bad about ourselves, but there are certainly many others who are in worse situations than us.
Wonderful message!
Sandie May :o)