50 Thing that matter to me | Filed under General
In my opinion, these things matter… maybe they will to you….
1. Listening enough to care and caring enough to listen.
2. Being a dreamer but not living in a dream world.
3. Saying “It doesn’t matter” and meaning it.
4. Being a positive influence in any way possible, to as many as possible, for as long as I possibly can.
5. Balancing justice with mercy and fairness with common sense.
6. Being patient and patiently enduring.
7. Earning credibility instead of demanding compliance.
8. Valuing the wisdom of discernment, the danger of pleasure without restraint, and the joy of victory with integrity.
9. Being worthy of trust and trusting what’s worthwhile.
10. Enjoying all things small and beautiful.
11. Words that heal.
12. Words that help.
13. And words that encourage.
14. Forgiving myself for what I’ve done and others for what they haven’t.
15. Gaining what I desire without losing what I should gain.
16. Maintaining the passion of purpose while avoiding the pitfalls of making hasty decisions with little or no discernment.
17. Watching “You’ve Got Mail” one more time.
18. Enjoying life for all it holds instead of holding out for all it has yet to become.
19. Giving praise without demands and encouragement without expectations.
20. Hugs.
21. Healing wounds.
22. And helping people realize their dreams.
23. Knowing when I can, can’t and shouldn’t.
24. Laughter for the sake of laughter!
25. Leading while not forgetting how to follow.
26. Honoring the honorable and avoiding the painful errors of the disgraceful.
27. Knowing the power of commitment, the rewards of self-discipline and the meaning of faith in myself, God and others.
28. Smiles — lots of them.
29. Learning as much as I can for as long as I can.
30. Standing for what’s right when everything’s wrong, and saying “I’m wrong” when something’s not right.
31. Letting the music play.
32. Knowing I can and seeking help when I can’t.
33. Just doing nothing at just the right time.
34. Filling my mind with all that is excellent, truthful, full of hope, and worthy of thinking about again.
35. Kisses that say “I love you” more than “I need you.”
36. Treasuring ideas for their untapped potential.
37. Caring.
38. Giving.
39. And having fun.
40. Refusing to believe lies about myself or others regardless of the source — including what I hear from within.
41. Trusting enough to see good in people without blindly trusting in the goodness of all people.
42. Success without self-absorption.
43. Showing I know the difference between keeping the rules and listening with understanding.
44. Winning with dignity.
45. Losing with grace.
46. And learning from both.
47. Believing in all my possibilities — and yours too!
48. Appreciating the wisdom of maturity and the beauty of childhood.
49. Avoiding the bondage of bitterness, the deceit of wealth without character, and the vanity of pride without gratefulness.
50. Loving for all I’m worth because in the end it’s worth it all.
I am yours for a day filled with beautiful moments in time, Always Victoria—Life Is Simply Good! I leave you with love and will return soon .
February 13th, 2005 at 1:11 am
yes, those things matter. Always. deeply. Intimately.
-G
February 13th, 2005 at 2:39 pm
I usually don’t like lists but this one was kind of nice. It was very uplifting and seemed personal. Thank you for sharing.
February 13th, 2005 at 4:46 pm
Those are wonderful things and I agree with every one of them.
Enjoy your day!! *HUGS*
February 13th, 2005 at 4:55 pm
I am so sorry you are hurting. It is so difficult to do what you did today but always remember the good times you had with Reesie and that there is no pain where Reesie is now. You were very brave and full of compassion to do what you did.
THANK YOU FOR VISITING MY BLOG A NEW POST TO COME SOON RG REESIE YOUR COMMENTS MEANT ALOT TO ME
February 13th, 2005 at 5:31 pm
I liked
#41. Trusting enough to see good in people without blindly trusting in the goodness of all people.
Oh, and Michele sent me!
February 13th, 2005 at 6:04 pm
14. Forgiving myself for what I’ve done and others for what they haven’t.
Beautifully written Victoria
February 13th, 2005 at 9:01 pm
Always.
February 13th, 2005 at 10:35 pm
This is your own list Vicky? It’s amazing!
” Enjoying life for all it holds instead of holding out for all it has yet to become.”
Amen!
February 14th, 2005 at 3:22 am
Thank you for this wonderful list of reminders. You lift my spirits.
Dropping in to wish you a great St. Valentine’s Day, my dear good friend. Much love, hugs and thoughts coming your way.
Keep strong!
I heart you, C.
February 14th, 2005 at 5:57 am
Vickie,
I’m clueless, the history. Sending you love.
February 14th, 2005 at 8:55 am
Hi Vickie,
Thank you so much for your gesture of kindness today for Steven - you are such a special person. May the kindness be returned to you many times over.
I hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day full of love, happiness and smiles.
If i were there, I’d meet you for lunch to say thank you and thenm we could chat about girly stuff:wink:
Take Care honey
Love
Catherine
February 14th, 2005 at 10:04 am
I think you may be underestimating the power of chocolate.
I love all of the things you have there.
Happy Valentine’s Day!!!
February 14th, 2005 at 10:05 am
That is a great list!
Happy Valentine’s day!
February 14th, 2005 at 11:20 am
Happy Valentine’s day
February 14th, 2005 at 11:29 am
very nice. Could be a goal list also. Happy valentine.
February 14th, 2005 at 12:12 pm
I always know where to come for a smile. Thanks Vickie!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 14th, 2005 at 12:15 pm
Good news, I’m blogging again. So I’m buzzing in to give you the new addresses.
http://whats-buzzing.blogspot.com - is my main blog
http://bee-lines.blogspot.com - is my creative writing blog
http://beecoming-fit.blogspot.com - is my fitness blog
See you there!!!
February 14th, 2005 at 12:30 pm
Happy Valentine’s Day.
February 14th, 2005 at 3:16 pm
What a great list !! I agree with all of them !! *HUGS*
Happy Valentine’s Day, Sweetie !!
February 15th, 2005 at 1:08 am
This is SUCH a great post! I’m bookmarking it. Your friendship is truly a gift. Hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day