Wednesday, January 7, 2009

CLOSED DOORS and OPEN WINDOWS



WELCOME 2009!

The previous year for the world was a mix pot of odds and ends, tumultuous at some point and ecstatic in another and even so diverse in-between. The world is because everything good or bad must run its course -- helped along in most by mortals. Well, can't complain (Oh maybe a whimper? lols -- loudest when doors closed to my face) as far as my own life is concerned, not now anyway as I look back to it. You see, I have realized that everything that was in my 2008, good or bad, was my life and it helped form me in more ways than one. And leaving out something no matter how bad or unpleasant it was would create a void in my life tapestry. I understand now that those things were necessary for a purpose only Somebody up there would know. I didn’t know that then when I was hurting. But now I want to think that I did and have learned, grew, matured into wisdom and becoming albeit one painful bit by bit the person I was meant to be in the first place… as predetermined by the Heavens. And the learning still continues.

I believe that goes for everyone too. We’re all the same no matter the race, color, or creed. Basically we have the same needs, wants, expectations, hopes, and dreams. And we with our temporary lives are all travelling the same road to Heaven. If there was really a serious attention to a New Year’s Resolution… maybe it should read

I SHALL... LIVE MORE, LOVE MORE, LAUGH MORE, CARE MORE, BELIEVE MORE, TRUST MORE, FORGIVE MORE, HELP MORE, GIVE MORE, and PRAY MORE.'

We can do that… bit by bit or one tiny step at a time in our lives day by day. Who says it can be achieved in just one sitting. Nah, that’s not how it’s done. It may take awhile to change or develop new habits or shift one’s paradigm of thinking but it can be done. Leaving our comfort zones may be the best thing to happen to us yet. And come to think of it, maybe that would take care of the ills of our world too. --- God bless you.

14 comments:

  1. 'Basically we have the same needs, wants, expectations, hopes, and dreams.' so right....

    a very nice post. reached my soul..

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  2. Hi Oorjas,

    It's so nice to see you.. I welcome you to my blog and hope that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your kind comment. By the way, I went to your blog too just awhile ago and left message there.

    'Hope the new year opened up with blessings for you and your family! May it be blessed all year through.

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  3. Hi Ellen, hindi yata nakalusot yung comment ko for this post 2 days ago. Heniwez, i'm just grateful that God continues sending me signals that more positive opportunities are coming this year, including yours, this post in particular. Last year was simply too painful for us. I love the imagery of open windows...

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  4. Oh gee! it got lost in posting? I feel bad about that; it was my loss.

    Let's not lose hope or lose sight of the fact that no matter how we (quite a huge number) seem to have slid down the moral scale, there will always be someone or people out there who will rise up and take the lead for goodness to prevail. I believe we still have heroes in our midst. Meantime, we do our part with whatever little we have where we are at and with who we are. We owe this to our future generations. Gone are the days of indifference I believe. It's just too much already. God must be wanting to blast us all with furious lightning! But He is a good God and will give us all the chances to turn a new leaf. Let's take that chance.

    Prayer is a powerful tool. Let's pray our hearts out for our country and people.

    God bless you.
    (and thank you for your wonderful message here)

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  5. 'I SHALL... LIVE MORE, LOVE MORE, LAUGH MORE, CARE MORE, BELIEVE MORE, TRUST MORE, FORGIVE MORE, HELP MORE, GIVE MORE, and PRAY MORE.' lovely lines...
    thanks for such inspiring post...Ellen.

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  6. Hi Amit!

    Glad to see you here. Thank you for appreciating the piece and your kind words. Hope you have a wonderful week. Blessings to you and your lovely family.

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  7. Thanks for your comment on my blog. Felt great to be called genuine.

    Nice stuff you have here too...will keep coming

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  8. Hi Pesto! :-)) Oh but you are, anyone can see that as it leaps off your page. The best kind of writing is honest writing.. and the best way to write is with your heart.

    See you around. God bless you!

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  9. Hello Ellen

    A very happy New year to you as well. May this year bring you more and more of happiness by the passing moment.

    I was in India since last couple of months and dint get any time to wish you, even though you were kind enough to send me your wishes in time. But they say better late then never , so here i am. :)

    Hopefully you are having a very blessed time.

    Ellen i started a new blog http://adobecolors.wordpress.com/ (link is available on twilightreadings as well)... This one basically holds my new digital designs .

    Check it out whenever you get time.
    Cheers!!

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  10. Hi Aditi,

    Great to see you here! :-) Oh yes, I went to your new link and to your regular blog. Both are terrific!! Also have left messages there. Will be seeing you around, here or on your blog. :-) Take care. God bless!!

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  11. Hi Ellen...

    One more wonderful blog......all I have to say is......you gave the best resolution ever......it has all that anyone shall have in & look forward to in life....

    Keep Smiling!!

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  12. Dear Ellen,
    happy new year 2009.......
    shrawan

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  13. Hey Ellen

    How are you ? Awesome to see you at my digital space :)

    Yes Ellen i know Rohit . infact i know him personally as well. he is not writing a lot these days .. being busy with other responsibilities.. if you want i can give you his email id .. that way you can be in touch with him and trust me he will be more than happy to be in touch with you and will definitely reply you back .

    Lemme know Ellen :)
    Cheers

    PS:Thanks for visiting once again . Keep on visiting http://adobecolors.wordpress.com

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  14. Hi Aditi,

    Oh I enjoyed my cruise down your digital blog! Gee, thanks for telling me bout Rohit. I would certainly be happy to write him. By the way, I left you a message in your blog.

    Always so glad to see you here.
    Take care. God bless you and your family.

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:-) Here's where I warmly welcome you and where you leave your footprints behind with fond memories attached to it of wonderful chats and friendships. Thank you for your comments. Or send your comments to ellen622@gmail.com. Will be seeing you in your blog too. God bless you!