written by Pamela(pam) Scholes
I was sitting alone in my living room listening to some classical music and winding down from the days events and out of no particular place came upon me these stray thoughts. Anyone who has visited me knows that I do not dabble in politics or religion but I do have thoughts and feelings as a human being as to what goes on around me- around all of us. I thought of all of the desperate people doing desperate things that perhaps they would not normally do. I thought of all this era of youth living confused and lost inside and doing undo-able things. I thought of all the people I pass on the street with no food or place to call home and I can find no understanding in this. I watch the news early each morning and I see pain, anguish, death, natural diasters, famine, and heartache in the eyes of so many. On my good feeling writing days I skip the news.
I thought of the people who have gone so far down that they have given up and let hope slip away from them. Hope is a good thing people, often times the only thing that keeps us going. Hope is a good thing, it will be your air when you think you can not breathe. I thought of all of the sinkholes around the country and wondered if the bottom is simply going to fall out from under us one hole at a time; sure seems that way. So many things seem to be coming apart one hole at a time and we can't keep doing patch work; I wonder sadly if it is all fixable anymore. Will we find our way back home inside? Oh, do not get me wrong for I still have high hopes for the people who will, if they just dig deep, pull through and make a happy ending. And I have high hopes for myself and future as tomorrow may open a new window to a better day. I thought so many things that my hands can hardly keep up with my mind. I suppose the big picture can just be so overwhelming in these times we are living in. I want to please ask all to take a calm moment alone and think of your good fortunes, no matter how small, so that you will be thankful for what you have when YOU ponder these stray thoughts...
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
The Voices...
written by Pamela(pam) Scholes
I have taken a personal hiatus on my blogs but am now ready to talk. I am a true Gemini and, like most of us, have the voices in our heads. I am not talking about hearing voices other than your own. We each have two sides within us that will often be in conflict with one another and wish to battle our decisions. The voice can some times tear you down and steal your inspiration- this was the cause of my hiatus. I share as much inspiration as I can but there will be times when the inspirer needs some extra inspiration- and I gather that from all of you.
The voice can also be comforting as we have to know how to tend to ourselves and let that voice lead us where we are meant to go. I have fought with my voice, argued with it, reasoned with it, and discussed some important issues with myself. We must always be able to reason with ourselves and spend more time in harmony. I have managed to get both ends to meet in agreement and this can be a difficult task. Look into the reflection in the mirror; look deep down inside and choose carefully but listen to the voices...
I have taken a personal hiatus on my blogs but am now ready to talk. I am a true Gemini and, like most of us, have the voices in our heads. I am not talking about hearing voices other than your own. We each have two sides within us that will often be in conflict with one another and wish to battle our decisions. The voice can some times tear you down and steal your inspiration- this was the cause of my hiatus. I share as much inspiration as I can but there will be times when the inspirer needs some extra inspiration- and I gather that from all of you.
The voice can also be comforting as we have to know how to tend to ourselves and let that voice lead us where we are meant to go. I have fought with my voice, argued with it, reasoned with it, and discussed some important issues with myself. We must always be able to reason with ourselves and spend more time in harmony. I have managed to get both ends to meet in agreement and this can be a difficult task. Look into the reflection in the mirror; look deep down inside and choose carefully but listen to the voices...
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Let's talk truth...
written by Pamela (pam) Scholes
Let's just sweep everything to the side for a moment and discuss what we know about the truth. It is another double edged sword and will most always cut both ways. Let's just strip the truth bare.
The plain truth is that in our lives poeple will intentionally lie to us while others are there to comfort. It is true that people will betray us for selfish reasons as others remain steadfast. It is the thruth that people closest will abandon us while others remain at our side, both by choice. It is truth that people will let us down and disappoint us while others will lift us up.
It is truth that people will wear false mask to cover who they are while others are proud of that fact. It is truth that people will use us and take advantage of us while others will appreciate us. It is truth that it will rain from the heavens just as sure as will the sun beam.
Some truths are hard and painful to deal with but they will come just the same so join me today for a sit down chat and let's talk truth...
Let's just sweep everything to the side for a moment and discuss what we know about the truth. It is another double edged sword and will most always cut both ways. Let's just strip the truth bare.
The plain truth is that in our lives poeple will intentionally lie to us while others are there to comfort. It is true that people will betray us for selfish reasons as others remain steadfast. It is the thruth that people closest will abandon us while others remain at our side, both by choice. It is truth that people will let us down and disappoint us while others will lift us up.
It is truth that people will wear false mask to cover who they are while others are proud of that fact. It is truth that people will use us and take advantage of us while others will appreciate us. It is truth that it will rain from the heavens just as sure as will the sun beam.
Some truths are hard and painful to deal with but they will come just the same so join me today for a sit down chat and let's talk truth...
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
What we can count on...
written by Pamela(Pam)Scholes
I know it is hard to believe but there are so many things in life that are constant, that we can count on. It is hard to believe that in a world that seems in such disarray therefore it is easy to lose sight of those things. These things range far and wide, from one simple end to one complicated end of the spectrum. They are, at least things we can count on.
The sky will always be above us and water will always be wet. True friends will stay and enemies will try. Once a lie is told then no apology erases the memory and when a life is touched then nothing erases that memory either. It will always be easier to give in but it will never be as rewarding as that of a successful battle.
The birds will sing and morning will follow night. We know that the clouds will always change and that the flowers will have scent and color. Tended to properly we know that things will grow-left alone and things will die.It is the air that will fill our lungs and love that will fill our hearts. There is a long list of things, both good and bad, that at least are constant every day. So, when things seem scattered to the four winds try to concentrate on what we can count on...
I know it is hard to believe but there are so many things in life that are constant, that we can count on. It is hard to believe that in a world that seems in such disarray therefore it is easy to lose sight of those things. These things range far and wide, from one simple end to one complicated end of the spectrum. They are, at least things we can count on.
The sky will always be above us and water will always be wet. True friends will stay and enemies will try. Once a lie is told then no apology erases the memory and when a life is touched then nothing erases that memory either. It will always be easier to give in but it will never be as rewarding as that of a successful battle.
The birds will sing and morning will follow night. We know that the clouds will always change and that the flowers will have scent and color. Tended to properly we know that things will grow-left alone and things will die.It is the air that will fill our lungs and love that will fill our hearts. There is a long list of things, both good and bad, that at least are constant every day. So, when things seem scattered to the four winds try to concentrate on what we can count on...
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Do ya want to chance it...?
written by pamela (pam) scholes
This is one double edged sword of a question. Certain chances can cut both ways and it can happen quickly. It is usually simple things that do not cut in our favor. Ask yourself: should I simply lend my ear or do I just jump in with my advice without all the information?-Do ya want to chance it? Should you do less leaping and more looking or do you just want to dive in head first having no idea what lays beneath?- Do ya want to chance it? Do you walk slowly and keep pace with time or do you just want to burst out of the gates and try to outrun time? Do ya want to chance it?
On the other side of this sword are questions. Do you lay your heart out there and welcome people in knowing fully that there could be pain but that to not do it may be a missed chance at happiness. Do ya want to chance it? Will you evolve and be all that you can by giving your endeavors your best or do you hope the cards will just fall into place? Do ya want to chance it?
There are so many things I could go on about but I hope you feel my point anyway. Always think and weigh things carefully when asking Do I want to chance it...?
This is one double edged sword of a question. Certain chances can cut both ways and it can happen quickly. It is usually simple things that do not cut in our favor. Ask yourself: should I simply lend my ear or do I just jump in with my advice without all the information?-Do ya want to chance it? Should you do less leaping and more looking or do you just want to dive in head first having no idea what lays beneath?- Do ya want to chance it? Do you walk slowly and keep pace with time or do you just want to burst out of the gates and try to outrun time? Do ya want to chance it?
On the other side of this sword are questions. Do you lay your heart out there and welcome people in knowing fully that there could be pain but that to not do it may be a missed chance at happiness. Do ya want to chance it? Will you evolve and be all that you can by giving your endeavors your best or do you hope the cards will just fall into place? Do ya want to chance it?
There are so many things I could go on about but I hope you feel my point anyway. Always think and weigh things carefully when asking Do I want to chance it...?
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Calm before the storm...
written by pamela(pam)scholes
The calm before the storm...an age old saying that now seems to apply to most things in life. It is strange how we know when it is coming-the world gets still with no air moving, like trying to breathe water. We feel it in our gut as every nerve sits on edge. We have to sit in limbo of a state of panic just having to wait for it to arrive so that we can hunker down and ride it out.
We will sense the storms coming and the anticipation of what is in store quicker than we sense good things that are also on the way. Why is this? No bad thing lasts forever and no good thing comes easy but the clouds will always roll on by and the spring will surely always come. Hold onto your faith and hope and belief of better things to come instead of worrying too much about the calm before the storm...
The calm before the storm...an age old saying that now seems to apply to most things in life. It is strange how we know when it is coming-the world gets still with no air moving, like trying to breathe water. We feel it in our gut as every nerve sits on edge. We have to sit in limbo of a state of panic just having to wait for it to arrive so that we can hunker down and ride it out.
We will sense the storms coming and the anticipation of what is in store quicker than we sense good things that are also on the way. Why is this? No bad thing lasts forever and no good thing comes easy but the clouds will always roll on by and the spring will surely always come. Hold onto your faith and hope and belief of better things to come instead of worrying too much about the calm before the storm...
Friday, May 17, 2013
Misery takes work also...
We all know that misery does enjoy company, but do you know whose company it enjoys the most? YOURS!! It always delves deep inside of us first in an attempt to break our will and drive and motivation...it seems to love to see us lost. But bear in mind that, odd as it sounds, it takes work to be miserable and it takes work to be happy so why not focus your fight on defeating misery and winning the fight for happiness...it is far more rewarding.
Misery can only happen if we allow it to consume us and invite others to be miserable with us. I have never understood why people wish to have a crew following them down a moment of misery when that crew would rather be on your road of joy. Do not let misery take over your company; consider yourself far more deserving than that. Happiness is indeed hard work and sometimes we have to make our own joy. People do not even realize, however, how much energy and time they just toss away while sitting in that fallen house of cards. It's true, misery will keep you struggling constantly and that struggle takes work also...
Misery can only happen if we allow it to consume us and invite others to be miserable with us. I have never understood why people wish to have a crew following them down a moment of misery when that crew would rather be on your road of joy. Do not let misery take over your company; consider yourself far more deserving than that. Happiness is indeed hard work and sometimes we have to make our own joy. People do not even realize, however, how much energy and time they just toss away while sitting in that fallen house of cards. It's true, misery will keep you struggling constantly and that struggle takes work also...
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