Monday, August 6, 2012

My Way of Thinking: A year of writingA

A whole year of writing.  Wow!  I have learned so much from my readers and friends from all over the world.  I wanted to share this picture and thought with you because this kind of takes us back to the beginning of Austin's Thoughts: My Way of Thinking.  We are all connected and the love we share makes the world a better place.  It was my intention from the first post to this one to share love with you all.  Love is so BIG!  Knowing that you are loved is so incredibly important.  It infuses our days with light, joy, and strength that we would not otherwise have.

I loved what was written on the picture above.  It reminds me that we can't define ourselves as any one thing.  We are all comprised of many things that make us who we are.  It reminds us not to separate ourselves but to join in the magnificent experience of being as one.  Compassion, understanding, empathy, all come from the knowledge that we are connected.  There is no room for emotions like anger or hate when you feel that connection.  You would be feeling that negativity towards yourself.

No one is perfect.  Don't I know it.  But the daily challenge of being better as a person, of trying to give just a little more, of sharing our love makes us stronger.  Every time we go that extra mile in the pursuit of making the world a bit more sane, we change things for ourselves and everyone around us.  It frightens some people to open their heart.  Danger comes with the territory.  You might get hurt.  But, if you don't give, you will never truly enjoy the peace of receiving.  It is worth that pain that can come with the territory.

During the past month or so, I found that my way of thinking isn't right for everyone.  I scare people because they don't know how to respond to an open heart.  All I can say is I am sorry you feel that way.  I won't change the parts of myself that bring me joy.  I will continue to share my point of view with my faithful readers all over the world.

                                            Peace and Love,

                                                Austin/Bill

                                   www.wahjr56.blogspot.com

9 comments:

  1. Congratulations on a year of blogging Bill!

    To think I was there at the start :D



    Laine D.
    http://www.ThoughtsfromABroad.net

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  2. Really Ms. D. The encouragement has been profound from day one. Thank you.
    Love

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  3. Really Ms. D. The encouragement has been profound from day one. Thank you.
    Love

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  4. It's been great to connect with you the past year, Bill. Keep writing, learning and loving!

    Trish
    www.robertssister.com
    caregiving. family. advocacy.

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  5. What a wonderful year for you, Bill! I love that you changed the title of your blog to "My Way of Thinking" rather than "Austin's Rants" as it was originally. You are not a ranter, you are a thinker. Being passionate isn't the same as ranting. May you continue on to another wonderful year of words, thoughts, and love.

    Judy Stone-Goldman
    The Reflective Writer
    http://www.thereflectivewriter.com
    Personal-Professional Balance Through Writing

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  6. Cheers to a year of blogging! It doesn't seem like it's been that long. Time flies...

    I'm so excited that you are working towards your Master's! & it seems that your blogging has helped with the written assignments -- nice!

    wags & hugs
    Heidi & Atticus
    http://www.atticusuncensored.com
    "commentary to give you paws..."

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  7. Heidi, Judy, and Trish, I can thank you all at once. It has been a wonderful year of writing. I never could have done it without your love and support. The Universe sure brought me some wonderful women.

    Love,

    Austin/Bill

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  8. Congratulations on you anniversary of blogging! It has been my pleasure to be with you part of the way :-)
    I also love the words on the picture above - they are so true! We are all one, life is too short, and every moment of every day is an opportunity to share love.
    To many more years of sharing your thoughts and your love Austin! ♥♥♥

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    1. Thank you so much dear Lisa! YOUR LOVE AND KINDNESS HAVE BEEN SO INSPIRING! It has been more important than you can possibly know.

      Love,

      Austin/Bill

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