Monday, December 31, 2007

Another one bites the Dust!


In a little while, depending where you are, 2007 will be officially over. The person I admired the most this past year in Belize was a little girl with a big dream and an even bigger voice. I’m talking about our local karaoke champion, Miss Reesie Pollard. Reesie came in from left field and literally blew away the competition systematically week after week. She rode this wave all the way into the final lap of the competition and tore the town apart with her personalized rendition of Mariah Carey’s “hero”. This song could have been written for her.....…"So when you feel like hope is gone, look inside you and be strong and you'll finally see the truth, that a hero lies in you......"

For those of you in the Great White North, it appears that this has been a winter filled with snow, sleet and rain. If you’ve been left feeling flat and pessimistic from the winter blues or from the fading wane of 2007, why don’t you follow the teachings of Chinese medicine and look toward spring as a time for new beginnings, light and renewal. Let the words of the Buddhist meditation master Chogyam Trungpa inspire you as they have inspired me.

“There are seasons in your life in the same way as there are seasons in nature. There are times to cultivate and create, when you nurture your world and give birth to new ideas and ventures. There are times of flourishing and abundance, when life feels in full bloom, energized and expanding. There are times of fruition, when things come to an end — they have reached their climax and must be harvested before they begin to fade. Finally, of course, there are cold and empty times, when the spring of new beginnings seems like a distant dream. Those rhythms of life are natural events. They weave into one another as day follows night. If you realize that each phase of your life is a natural occurrence, then you need not be swayed, pushed up and down by the changes in circumstance and mood that life brings. You find that you have an opportunity to be fully in the world at all times and to show yourself as a brave and proud individual in any circumstance.”
That beautiful sunset on the top left of this blog page is the view in my front yard captured by my children’s digital cam. Hey, one more reason I love living in the tropics. The sunsets are to die for! (:-)

I learnt a lot in 2007 from all of you out there in bloggityville. My favorite lessons, though, were the ones I found over at Josie’s blog. For the benefit of all mankind and womankind, here are some of life’s little lessons. Read then through and if you care to add one more to the list, please feel free to do so.

LIFE’s LITTLE LESSONS

Sing in the shower.
Treat everyone you meet the way you’d want to be treated.
Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
Never refuse homemade brownies.
Strive for excellence, not perfection.
Plant a tree on your birthday.
Learn 3 clean jokes.
Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank full.
Compliment 3 people every day.
Never waste an opportunity.
Leave everything a little better than you found it.
Keep it simple.
Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
Floss your teeth.
Ask for a raise when you think you've earned it.
Overtip breakfast waitresses.
Be forgiving of yourself and others.
Say, "Thank you" a lot.
Say, "Please" a lot.
Avoid negative people.
Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
Wear polished shoes.
Remember other people's birthdays.
Commit yourself to constant improvement.
Carry jumper cables in your vehicle.
Have a firm handshake.
Send lots of Valentine cards. Sign them, "Someone who thinks you're terrific."
Look people in the eye.
Be the first to say hello.
Use the good silver.
Make new friends, but cherish the old ones.
Return all things you borrow.
Keep a few secrets.
Sing in a choir.
Plant flowers every spring.
Always accept an outstretched hand.
Have a dog or cat.
Stop blaming others.
Tell someone you love them.
Take responsibility for every area of your life.
Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.
Don't expect life to be fair.
Be there when people need you.
Never underestimate the power of love.
Drink champagne for no reason at all.
Don't be afraid to say, "I made a mistake."
Keep your promises no matter what.
Don't be afraid to say, "I don't know."
Compliment others and yourself on small improvements and achievements.
Rekindle old friendships.
Marry for love.
Count your blessings.
Call your parents.

Here’s to raising a virtual glass and toasting you *clink* wherever you are. I appreciate all of you for being here this past year. It’s been fun exchanging comments and ideas with everyone and I look forward to a new year that’s filled with peace, hope, prosperity and love for each and everyone of you. Kisses and hugs.
**HAPPY NEW YEAR!**

29 comments:

heiresschild said...

beautiful way to end 2007 and begin 2008 Enid. may 2008 bring greater blessings, more love and peace to all of us.

heiresschild said...

Enid, on my blog, you said "Psalm," but it was "Isaiah 55:8-11."

Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Hi Belizegial,
I took a peek at your blog after you visited mine and I'm quite impressed by what I saw. I will be reading your posts more thoroughly when I return and I'm not that occupied anymore. Thanks for your visit and your wonderful comments. God bless and have a wonderful New Year celebration.

Unknown said...

Enid: This is your most awesome Blog Post; I agree with every word of wisdom here. It's just beautiful!

Ian Lidster said...

May your year be wonderful, my lovely tropical friend.

Dr. Deb said...

Wishing you love and peace in the New YEar, Enid.

Pfingston said...

I really enjoyed your list . . .
My lesson learned is smile, even when you don't feel like it.
Smiles make you beautiful.

Leslie: said...

To add to what Michelle said, a smile is an instant facelift! What a wonderful list, Enid, and I pray that 2008 will be a wonderful year for you.

Dave said...

Thanks... They are most certainly pearls of wisdom! :-)

Take care

Anonymous said...

Hi Enid

Happy New Year and thank you for the wonderful blogging you have done in the past. The information that you share with all of us is very up lifting and encouraging. I'm sitting here with my 7 month old g'daughter bouncing back and forth on my lap trying to kiss the granite counter top where my keyboard is.

Hugs Suzanne

Anonymous said...

Good advice.

Happy New Year!

Anonymous said...

hi enid! happy new year!

heiresschild said...

hi Enid, i hope you had a good day monday, and will have an even better one on tuesday.

BBC said...

Nice picture.

Kawana Aminata Oliver said...

Happy New Year ;-)

heiresschild said...

hi Enid, just wanted you to know that i'm thinking about you and have been praying for you! love you!

Anonymous said...

hi enid. how are you?

Michael K. Althouse said...

I know it's already 5+ weeks into the new year, but happy New Year to you Enid. I am making a concerted effort to strart visiting my favorite blogs more regularly. Your's, of course, is one of them.

Mike

Unknown said...

It's been a while, but have a Blesses Day, Enid!

Anonymous said...

happy valentine's day, enid! =D

Deb Sistrunk Nelson said...

Enid, just dropped by to say HI.

heiresschild said...

hi Enid, you'll see this message when you get back online. love you, and am thinking of you. peace & blessings.

Passionate Eater said...

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2009!

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