Life is short – One way trip

[Goober]

Life is short – One way trip – Having lost a substantial number of friends in the Army – From training accidents – Drunk Drivers – to many from suicide – Killed in the Former Yugoslavia to Afghanistan –

I have seen families squabble about SFA – and the rifts begin –
Someone once said ‘worry about the big things in life – Utter BS – Part of my philosophy is that you as an individual can only have any substantial impact on are the small things in life. The everyday run of the mill average lives that most of us live.

I would suggest to those that have situations where brothers are not talking to sisters – parents – kids – Take a long hard look at what caused that and do a revaluation – Life is short and before you know it they are gone. Dead and buried and many then look at the rift and realize what they should have done a long time ago.

Life is beautiful – Enjoy what you have while you can.

How many remember this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cTR6fk8frs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rooyt3ptNco

Playlist on YouTube

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[petros]

We were all dead for billions of years, then live for less than a blink on the scale of things then go right back to being dead.

Was it bad being dead the first time? The second time ain't gonna kill ya will it?

 

[Goober]

We were all dead for billions of years, then live for less than a blink on the scale of things then go right back to being dead.

Was it bad being dead the first time? The second time ain't gonna kill ya will it?

Petros – My friend – That depends on 2 things now doesn’t it?

 

[VanIsle]

What do you do Goober when a family member hardly has anything to do with you, you know something is wrong, other family members tell you to "leave it alone" it will never be fixed and then that family member dies and you never know. We buried my sister a year ago in two days from now. She spent years upset with me over something and I have no idea why. My other family members say they do not know why. I'm the one left to wonder and I have come to the conclusion I never will know why. Oddly enough, her oldest son seemed surprized that I attended her funeral. He gave me a very large hug and told me he was so glad I was there. Go figure. It's very disconcerting.

 

[VanIsle]

Why are we all typing in purple here?

 

[Spade]

That is very odd, isn't it?! But when I try to type in purple, it comes out green. Perhaps I'm pressing the keys too hard?!

 

[JLM]

What do you do Goober when a family member hardly has anything to do with you, you know something is wrong, other family members tell you to "leave it alone" it will never be fixed and then that family member dies and you never know. We buried my sister a year ago in two days from now. She spent years upset with me over something and I have no idea why. My other family members say they do not know why. I'm the one left to wonder and I have come to the conclusion I never will know why. Oddly enough, her oldest son seemed surprized that I attended her funeral. He gave me a very large hug and told me he was so glad I was there. Go figure. It's very disconcerting.

Hi I.P. I think you can take heart in the fact that in cases like yours half the time the problem lies with the one who is upset, quite often fear or jealousy. If they refuse to discuss the matter, then I think you can be fairly sure there is insecurity there. When I'm angry at a person I want to tell him/her why, so that at least I can get over it. It's tough when it's a sibling or close family member but ultimately it's their problem not yours. There is also the chance that it's a form of power to them- keeping someone else in limbo. Best forget it and get on with life.

 

[look3467]

When you loose someone close there is a sense of emptiness that causes one to wonder, after looking at all the pictures, reminiscing on the memories, just what impact that person left in the whole skim of things that are never to be again experienced.
One time shot? I'd say make the best of it. Live it by taking every opportunity to do something good, for yourself and for someone else.
There is enough evil mindedness in this world that a little good is a welcomed experience.
Start today, and apply the good that is in you and make a difference in your life and someone else.
Religion or no religion, the same applies.
Peace>>>AJ

 

[VanIsle]

That is very odd, isn't it?! But when I try to type in purple, it comes out green. Perhaps I'm pressing the keys too hard?!

Either that or the "color purple" is making you ill. :lol:

 

[VanIsle]

Either that or the "color purple" is making you ill. :lol:

Does this make you feel better? 8O

 

[El Barto]

Wow , and I thought I derailed threads 8O
I don't believe we are here once.
Some evidence has been brought to light on the subject before.
But I believe that is beside the subject because the life you live now is what's more important. Make it count.

 

[look3467]

It seems to me that if we were here once, twice or many times before you'd think that there would be a history chip implanted in us to either improve on the before life or skate through it knowing that there would be an opportunity to improve it at a later time.
But as it is, no one knows in truth that it is that way, but instead, there is only an assumption, a notion and a desire to believe it so.

But we all know for certain that life has within itself the ability to reason, to determine one thing from another and to decide what is good and what is not.

That part is having intelligence of which is spirit.

That spirit comes from a non human element, considered to be by humanity a higher intelligence.

All throughout human history, mankind has sought out this mysterious spiritual element, to identify with it via an object, such as an image of anything in the heavens, earth or under the sea.

In the case of the Jewish introduction of "the" God to mankind, we now have a source by which we can identify our spiritual quest with, and rest assuredly that we have at last found the true source.

The problem with it is that God has to be accepted in faith, which is in the spiritual side of us, and not on the physical seen things of this world.

But then again, there is the power of choice, as being gods ourselves have, to either accept by faith God, or reject the whole notion of it as non existent.

Whatever one chooses, we must live by those choices, whether they bring comfort, peace, joy or happiness, as in faith in God, or take the worlds for what all its worth and let it give to us, if it can, peace, joy and comfort.

Personally, my choice has netted me nothing but joy, peace, comfort and happiness amidst the toils, the tribulations, the sufferings with hope of a better life after this one, by faith in God.

Those are my observations of this life.

I've done well, though I could have done better, yet have accomplished some good.

Definitely, one time is enough for me, for I look for rest and not turmoil.
A place where there is no rust, decay, but complete happiness, and joy without having to experience it by contrast to what is not.

I leave you with this verse, that is, if it can help some understand my point: Heb 11:16 But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.

Now that, is worth having hope for!

Peace>>>AJ

 

[Goober]

What do you do Goober when a family member hardly has anything to do with you, you know something is wrong, other family members tell you to "leave it alone" it will never be fixed and then that family member dies and you never know. We buried my sister a year ago in two days from now. She spent years upset with me over something and I have no idea why. My other family members say they do not know why. I'm the one left to wonder and I have come to the conclusion I never will know why. Oddly enough, her oldest son seemed surprized that I attended her funeral. He gave me a very large hug and told me he was so glad I was there. Go figure. It's very disconcerting.

Islandpacific

Couple of questions – Why did they say leave it alone – that leaves open so much to consider – did they dislike her - - did they know and wanted to shield you from something – Did you ever ask your sister what was wrong – Perhaps her son knows but may not want to talk about it – It could be something so long ago – large or small –
It can be sad what drives and divides families -

 

[Goober]

Hi I.P. I think you can take heart in the fact that in cases like yours half the time the problem lies with the one who is upset, quite often fear or jealousy. If they refuse to discuss the matter, then I think you can be fairly sure there is insecurity there. When I'm angry at a person I want to tell him/her why, so that at least I can get over it. It's tough when it's a sibling or close family member but ultimately it's their problem not yours. There is also the chance that it's a form of power to them- keeping someone else in limbo. Best forget it and get on with life.

JLM
My 2 cousins that I grew up with – they lived next door – older than I so they were like the big brothers I never had – Really good people -
One gets a divorce – the other cuts him off completely – When I was home on leave from Germany my brother ,sister and I had him and his girlfriend over for supper – this was years after the divorce – They were suddenly cut off –
The cousin that was cut off, call him Joe when in senior high the girls had to wear skirts – in the winter as well – He showed up in a Kilt – suspension – they looked the policy over – he was always out in front of many things in life
In his 30’s survived when the prognosis was poor for surviving this cancer – at age 46 he died at a father –son hockey game facing off with his son.

So much lost and all over a divorce – Utter ****.

 

[Diarygirl]

I agree with you Goober, life is short. All a person can do is try and reach out, to make amends if they have to, to communicate their feelings of love and care for one another; and if it doesn't work, then you can rest easy to know that you've tried. Never give up! Life is (supposed to be) beautiful.
For those who have already passed on, of course it isn't possible to turn back the time. All you can do it feel in your heart that you wanted to make the efforts.

 

[Spade]

Does this make you feel better? 8O

Yes, I feel much better!