tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281034577370281762.post7036645220083169980..comments2022-11-08T06:07:49.758-08:00Comments on Austin's Thoughts: Rant # 17: Positive trumps NegativeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650716511828167784noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281034577370281762.post-54457659448997196352011-08-27T22:29:28.713-07:002011-08-27T22:29:28.713-07:00Thank you Sandy. I think of you every day. We had ...Thank you Sandy. I think of you every day. We had such a wonderful visit. Can't wait to do it again. I love you!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16650716511828167784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281034577370281762.post-27052639716563406942011-08-27T21:10:51.260-07:002011-08-27T21:10:51.260-07:00Most of my greatest struggles in life were caused ...Most of my greatest struggles in life were caused by my own poor choices, not an accident or illness, but all the same, trying to stay positive and look for the hidden blessings in my circumstances has kept me going; that and the gentle but firm encouragement of the friends and family I have been blessed to have in my life. Dwelling on the negative and harboring unforgiveness will only lead to self destruction. Keep up the positive and loving encouragement my dear friend, that is just as important to our spirit as food for the body. I am grateful for your sharing!Sandy Spurlockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14168453217510406914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281034577370281762.post-21125583697260303432011-08-27T20:41:21.213-07:002011-08-27T20:41:21.213-07:00You are right Trish. I guess you do have to experi...You are right Trish. I guess you do have to experience some dark times to appreciate the light when you see it. I firmly believe that the light of love is available to all. Love is at the heart of every religion that I know about. Too bad so many folks just refuse to see what is right under their nose. I'm trying to do my part to help people to take another look.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16650716511828167784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281034577370281762.post-58897185103971679632011-08-27T19:52:27.354-07:002011-08-27T19:52:27.354-07:00Bill, I don't know if it's possible to bel...Bill, I don't know if it's possible to believe as strongly as you do in light, positive thinking and love without having first been in a dark place. There's a reason so many people turn their life around when faced with death (either their own or someone close to them). I admire the person you are now and am sorry you had to go through your horrific struggles but am grateful they made you who you are today. That isn't coming out right -- I don't wish suffering on you or anyone else in order to "see the light" but recognize that we sometimes don't see the light until we do experience tragegy or some suffering. <br /><br />Am I making any sense? :-) <br /><br />Trish<br />www.robertssister.com<br />caregiving. family. advocacy.Trish Hughes Kreishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995070221130924508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281034577370281762.post-12183206361240474522011-08-27T18:14:45.154-07:002011-08-27T18:14:45.154-07:00I love your comments - yes we have heard it all be...I love your comments - yes we have heard it all before, but we need to be reminded often. Thank you for your words...Linda Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06220923584783848633noreply@blogger.com