tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-848277824637509848.post8388998256257193168..comments2019-11-25T02:10:38.559-05:00Comments on Creative Muse Journal: What If...?Donna B. Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18095949613831165406noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-848277824637509848.post-36620310811669795692010-01-07T03:28:35.814-05:002010-01-07T03:28:35.814-05:00Patience is a great goal, but a tricky one because...Patience is a great goal, but a tricky one because the way to learn patience is to be put in situations that TRY our patience. Patience is learned when waiting in line at the checkout behind someone with a full cart in the 10 items or less line, or when another driver darts into the parking spot you were signalling to enter. When you feel yourself getting impatient, slow down. It sounds counterintuitive, but slowing down and taking a deep breath gives you time to think, clears your head, and allows you to act rather than react. Breaking goals down into smaller steps can also help ease the frustration because we can see and measure the progress we're making. Ah, Lord give me patience--NOW!Donna B. Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18095949613831165406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-848277824637509848.post-8084556620667213612010-01-06T20:01:01.336-05:002010-01-06T20:01:01.336-05:00I need to focus on being more patient. I used to ...I need to focus on being more patient. I used to be much more patient, but lately, I just don't have it. I have a lot that I want to do this year, and I need patience to do it. I want to get it all done NOW, and it's frustrating not being able to.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06862729986305498296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-848277824637509848.post-62066857402588907122010-01-02T23:43:32.496-05:002010-01-02T23:43:32.496-05:00I'd love to go on a sleigh ride. Glad you had ...I'd love to go on a sleigh ride. Glad you had a good time.Donna B. Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18095949613831165406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-848277824637509848.post-48093076341638406042010-01-02T18:50:35.268-05:002010-01-02T18:50:35.268-05:00Today - 2 days into 2010 I can be thankful for day...Today - 2 days into 2010 I can be thankful for day 1 getting to spend time with my cousin and her daughter. I just love her to pieces!! Day 2 - thankful for the fabulous sleigh ride we all went on even if stephen fought us about going in the beginning. He had so much fun he wanted to go back out again!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-848277824637509848.post-76199966467529025152010-01-02T18:33:23.056-05:002010-01-02T18:33:23.056-05:00Negativity has too big a place in the lives of mos...Negativity has too big a place in the lives of most of us. It seems the "bad" things get the most attention by the media, and I wonder what would happen in the world if more "good" things were reported. Would we see a rise in hope, maybe? An increase in self-esteem as a nation as well as individually? An increase in the determination to make the world a better place? Thanks for your comment, Deni.Donna B. Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18095949613831165406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-848277824637509848.post-81720548739642557972010-01-02T14:41:04.141-05:002010-01-02T14:41:04.141-05:00All great ideas, Donna. Negativiy has taken far t...All great ideas, Donna. Negativiy has taken far too big a place in my life and I do want to change that! Looking for the good is always better! Thanks for posting this!denihttp://www.pathwaysforchange.com/Encouragementnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-848277824637509848.post-7623913526688601722010-01-01T18:20:45.196-05:002010-01-01T18:20:45.196-05:00Thank you for your comments. Living a more genuine...Thank you for your comments. Living a more genuine life is a great goal--being true to yourself, and realizing that we need to "take in" so we have something to "give out." A wise friend once told me, "If you don't take care of yourself, you won't have the strength or energy to take care of anyone else."<br /><br />Focusing on the positive things in life is another great goal. Some say "you are what you eat." But it's also true that we are what we think. If we focus on negative things (thoughts, words, deeds), we will become negative people--discouraged, bitter, and depressed. If we focus on the positive things, we will find joy, peace, and contentment.Donna B. Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18095949613831165406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-848277824637509848.post-14478686473294196632010-01-01T17:22:44.422-05:002010-01-01T17:22:44.422-05:00Great idea - just want to add. Focus on what you ...Great idea - just want to add. Focus on what you do want and not on what you don't want in your life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-848277824637509848.post-67957923542961776332009-12-31T18:18:47.101-05:002009-12-31T18:18:47.101-05:00what a great idea, Donna, and very true! I am hop...what a great idea, Donna, and very true! I am hoping to take more control of my life instead of feeling like my life is controlling me. I want MY life back..to get back to who I was a few years ago, to be more honest with people about what I need or want from them, not just be the one giving. Maybe it comes down to just living a more genuine life - and doing my best to find my "happy".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com