Past, present and future ponderings of my life | Filed under General
At any time, I can make a decision to change the road I am on in life, take a new direction, follow a new trail. I am the only one who really knows what I want from life and if I’m on the right road for me. I’m the only one who can fulfill my dreams and receive the joys and happiness that come from seeing these dreams come true.
I have in the last several years come to understand who I really am, and what I want in life. Life or quality of life could be short for anyone but Missy could remind me of this at any moment so I should make any changes I can that will make my life better. I must also realize once again that I can not expect someone else to be responsible for making my life better I am the only one who can do this.
As long as I have my dreams, then I have a purpose. I have something to believe in and work towards obtaining. I have dedicated myself and promised myself a life filled with love, and whatever roads I travel will be the roads I want them to be.
Everything I am is based on what has already happened in my life. And yet, my only influence right now is over things that have not yet happened. The things that have already happened have gotten me to where I am right now, I can not change what has happened. What concerns me, however,is will I travel on the road that I was just begining to follow.
Most people think because of someone’s past, they will never change and will always continue as before. But that is not true. My future does not equal my past. Right now, there are a few roads which I can take. The one I am currently on is only one of them.
If I was completely satisfied with where I was going, then I would keep on going that way. But there is no reason in the world why I have to keep following that same path if it is not bringing me full and lasting fulfillment.
I have a choice, regardless of what has happened before but it will not be easy. I have said I choose right now to move forward, positively and confidently into your incredible future. Please allow me so I will again be saying Life Is Simply Good.
I will be out of pocket at Always Victoria for some time. Love to all of you.
October 29th, 2005 at 8:00 am
Hi Vickie, am I right to be a little disturbed by this post? I sincerly hope that all is well, or at least as well as it can be with you.
Whatever choices you make in regard your future may they be right.
October 29th, 2005 at 8:11 am
I have just gotten to know you and you are leaving us for a while? At least I hope it is only for a while. Stay in touch Vickie!!
October 29th, 2005 at 11:19 am
Yeah,, but. Your choice for the present and future will always be yours. Our physical beings make us do certian things. Mine makes me sit and watch the beauty around me. Instead of doing for others. I am sure Missy gives you a certian perspective on things for that time she is affecting. Hence we appreciate differently than some other folks.
October 29th, 2005 at 11:43 am
Victoria, you have my deepest respect. No matter what decisions you are working on, I am certain that they will be intelligent and thoughtful.
I wish I could take all the bad stuff away…
October 29th, 2005 at 11:46 am
I hope everything is okay. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Take care and I’ll keep you in my prayers.
XO Teresa
October 29th, 2005 at 11:47 am
Enjoy the ride babe! Good luck to you!
October 29th, 2005 at 2:47 pm
Who we are is created so much by our past. And our future remains a story untold. I wish you luck, love and good health as you move forward.
~Deb
October 29th, 2005 at 2:54 pm
I hope everything is okay or will be okay. I will be thinking of you !!
*HUGS*
October 29th, 2005 at 5:53 pm
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.”
~George Eliot
Your point about the past not dictating the future reminded me of it. Good luck with your choices and I hope you’ll be saying Life is Simply Good again in no time.
October 29th, 2005 at 6:41 pm
Victoria, I, too, read this post with some concern. I will be praying for you regularly. We will miss you while you are away.
I have lit a candle for you at Gratefulness.org
The dedication reads as follows:
For Always Victoria: May you always know the love, peace and strength of God. You have many people standing with you. With lots of love and thanksgiving.
October 29th, 2005 at 7:51 pm
My first impulse was to be concerned, but the whole point of your post [I believe] was that you are making a choice. I wish you peace and happiness. I’ll be here when you return.
October 29th, 2005 at 8:07 pm
My dear Soul Lady, wherever your path is taking you at this moment, know that so many of us walk beside you. Good luck with your decisions and choices, I will say a prayer for you my friend.
October 29th, 2005 at 9:36 pm
best to you, regardless of your path
October 30th, 2005 at 4:16 am
So true.
Every path has crossroads and other paths that lead to something else.
What appeals for the momment may not appeal partially down the path you have chosen but changes are allowed.
Very good post.
October 30th, 2005 at 10:23 am
Might take a different road huh? Need a driver?
October 30th, 2005 at 10:50 am
I am what I think you think I am. We relish your reflection. See you soon.
October 30th, 2005 at 12:22 pm
Trucker Bob, methinks she IS her own driver on this one, however she might need a good swamper buddy.
October 30th, 2005 at 12:38 pm
I hope we can always dream. I hope our past does not limit us although at times I know it does me.
October 30th, 2005 at 7:01 pm
May blessings and peace follow you where ever you go.
October 30th, 2005 at 11:42 pm
We can only truly live if we make those choices. Some are easy ones, but many are hard ones. Going down a new path can be frightening. However, sometimes change is what we need to grow–or at least, not stagnate. I have trust in you because you are a thinker. You will analyse the choices and paths and take the best one you can. Take care, my friend.
October 31st, 2005 at 2:06 am
I’m always amazed at how much confidence I have in other people’s ability to make strong choices and direct their own lives, and yet how helpless I sometimes feel in my own life. I’m still learning how to be that strong for myself.
October 31st, 2005 at 8:40 am
We’ll be around if you get lost.
October 31st, 2005 at 10:07 pm
Best wishes on your new direction. We will always be around if you need someone to talk to. Take care.
November 1st, 2005 at 9:05 am
‘ be thinkin’ about ya - take care!
November 1st, 2005 at 2:53 pm
One time my big brother had a choice to keep driving the same old straight road he’s been driving on for years, or take a curvy road which takes a little longer but is more interesting with all it’s twists and risks, but he decided to stay on the straight road he was use to because of girls who walk that way, then he saw one and he stared at her real good which made us crash into a hole in the ground because the road was closed for construction!
Vickie, you’re my friend and you will always be on my blogroll! I hope you find joy and fulfillment with whatever you decide to do on your long break! I know this is hard to believe because of my writting, but you’re in my thoughts!
Take care Vickie! I will be checking your blog to see when you’re back!
November 1st, 2005 at 7:55 pm
I wish you the very best, Vicki. Please let me know in my comments when you return to blogging; I don’t want to miss out on any of your ponderings. God bless.
November 2nd, 2005 at 10:25 am
I might have an inkling as to what this is about, dear one. Certainly, I am confident that you are making the right choice and action to move towards this: your goal.
It goes without saying that I wish you all the best. You have been an incredible blogger figure in my heart; a blogger I can proudly call my friend.
Know that I am here for you and thinking of you. I will keep coming back to check on you here.
All my Love to you. Courage and Strength.
(You have my email).
November 2nd, 2005 at 1:58 pm
Hi Vicki,
Ill miss your posts while you are away. It has been a pleasure to visit with you here so often. I hope that whichever path you take keeps you smiling. “Be ye strong and of good courage”. Good luck in all you do.
November 3rd, 2005 at 5:00 am
Hi Vickie,
I am curious as to what this is about, and will ask Cecilia.
I wish I had a giant alarm clock with me all the time that constantly rings and gives me wake-up calls to go through life as consciously as you do.
Thanks for all the posts until now and all the comments. Both of them were of high value and very much appreciated.
November 3rd, 2005 at 8:22 am
Hugs!!!!
November 3rd, 2005 at 8:38 am
Missing your posts Vickie.
November 3rd, 2005 at 10:42 am
Thinking of you and wishing you well.
Always.
November 3rd, 2005 at 1:08 pm
Sometimes we just got to do what we got to do.
I wish you all the best and you are in my prayers.
Take care.
November 3rd, 2005 at 2:59 pm
Hope you have just joy with the choices you make
Come back soon, it’s so good to know you.
November 3rd, 2005 at 7:44 pm
I have recently learned I have to look forward instead of backward as I’ve done for a very long time. Whatever you do, wherever you are, I will be praying for you sweet lady. You are a diamond among rocks, and I love you to pieces. God Bless you and keep you strong my friend.
November 3rd, 2005 at 10:20 pm
You are loved very much. I will miss you while you are gone. Go and do what you need to do to make your life simply good again. I will think of you and send positive energy your way. You are a Queen in my book sweet lady, and sister of my soul. Be well. Come back when you are able.Call me if you need an ear.
November 4th, 2005 at 5:12 am
You have absolutely right, life is very short and should make our life better, we should derive, everything what is the best, from every day.
November 5th, 2005 at 8:27 am
Just checking in. Be sure there is a light on in the window for you. Take care.
November 5th, 2005 at 6:42 pm
Vickie - I’m thinking about you. Be well.
November 6th, 2005 at 11:24 pm
I Love YA! … can’t wait to follow where you lead. Wish you could feel the cyber-hugs sent. Blessed Me that YOU are… ThanX for connecting forward and always filling the wee-me that is on the otherside of the screen!
November 6th, 2005 at 11:27 pm
Am back after Eid holidays. How have you been?