lundi, octobre 30, 2006

A Question of Character

I guess this blog reflects a contemplative time of my life. Lately, I have been thinking a lot of my upbringing and especially about “Character” and how an individuals “Character” is developed. Yes, I do believe that the trials of life help us, through whatever choices and decisions we make, to form our character whether good or bad, but I also believe that the majority of “ourself” that defines who we are is instilled in us in our early years by the training we receive and the examples that we see. As we progress in our lives we can make determined choices to either strengthen or lessen what traits were initially instilled, or to embrace new traits, but that still brings me to the question of what exactly is “Character” and what do we base it on. As a Christian, the Bible is our yardstick of how we judge something as good or evil. We determine this by the 10 commandments, by the lives and the fruits of those lives that are written about in the Bible, and most importantly by the life that Jesus lived and the Words that He gave us, such as the Beatitudes and I Corinthians 13, etc. Having good Character goes right along with living by decided principles. The principles we choose to live by are those things that we determine are worth living regardless of the opinion of others. These are the things that we embrace and live regardless if anyone notices or not. It also sometimes means standing up for something when all others are against us. Having good Character can be described as The inward motivation to do what is right, the desire to choose the "high road” rather than the “low road”. It is choosing to do what is right regardless of the sacrifice and the circumstances. When we repeatedly choose to “take the high road” then it becomes easier and easier to make the right decision, at least in that area. Since we are all human, we will never be perfect and will often make wrong choices and decisions. Even this forms our character as some of the greatest things we learn are from our mistakes …………

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dimanche, octobre 22, 2006

The Mid-Life Point

There are times in life where you reach a crisis and I believe one of those times is when you reach what is considered that “midlife” point where many have their own particular self evaluations of what they have accomplished thus far in their lives and what they would yet like to do. I have traveled the world, birthed babies, survived incredible situations, experienced amazing things, viewed unbelievable mountain peaks of reality, and learned from both the good and the bad, yet this mid point has been more of a challenge than any thus far. In reflection my greatest joy has been that of birthing both spiritual and physical babies. To all the spiritual ones, I was blessed to have been at the right place at the right time and blessed to have heard and obeyed those whispers. To those I either physically birthed or had a hand in raising, I was doubly blessed. To each one of these, Kirsty, Boo, Lani, Julia, Shelly, and Rosie… I love you and you each will forever hold a special place in my heart. May you in turn be blessed in your lives…. By following those whispers. As for my future, it is yet to be seen, but I do know where it leads......

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vendredi, octobre 06, 2006

The Reason WHY

Well, some have asked me, WHY "Miles To Go" for my blog name. My answer.... read the lyrics to the following song by Celine Dion. It says it all. GB!

Miles To Go
I would walk to the edge of the universe for you
Paint you a crimson sunset over sheltering skies
I could learn all the world dialects for you
Whisper sonnets in your ear discovering truth
I could never worship pagan gods around me
I will only follow the path that leads me to you baby... always
Every step I take for you
I will always defend, never pretend
That every breath I take for love
I could never be wrong, the journey is long
With miles to go before I sleep, miles to go before I sleep...
I would carry the rock of Gibraltar just for you
Lifted like a pebble from the beach to the skies
I could build you a bridge that spans the ocean wide
But the greatest gift I give you would be to stand by your side
Some can criticize and sit in judgment of us
But they can't take away the love that lives inside us always
Every step I take for you
I will always defend, never pretend
That every breath I take for love
I could never be wrong, the journey is long
With miles to go before I sleep, miles to go before I sleep...
I won't run from the changing signs along the highway
Let the rivers flow to the highest ground created

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mardi, octobre 03, 2006

It's a Beginning

I'm new to this and as I learn more about what I am doing I will be making changes and adjustments, but at least I am "on the air".

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