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Huh? What election?... And it has very little to do with the election ...
I think survival means that you must always have hope. That doesn't mean that everything is wonderful; it just means that you have to have hope for the future on some level. We read all about the horrid things that happen and assume that people are just vile. Some are, but fortunately, even that is in the minority. There are good people everywhere, and it is important that we keep that in perspective. Those everyday folks just aren't featured, for the most part, in the news that we are bombarded with every day.
I think survival means that you must always have hope.
I voted “happy, ecstatic, thrilled, and full of hope.”
Life is too short and I refuse to believe the world is going to sh*t, so I will live my life with the knowledge that I am a good person and that there are also a lot of other good people out there, making sure the world is a good place to live. We are lucky and blessed to live every day with the our family and friends. We are so blessed to live in a world with our fur babies. We are so lucky to have first world problems. We are so fortunate to share our lives with our significant others and to have someone to come home to every day to talk to and to share our trials and tribulations with. To have friends or loved ones to remind us just how lucky and blessed we are.
While life is not easy, I think it is important to show gratitude for the things we do have. To be grateful for the gifts that we are given, and the hardships that we ourselves have not had to bear. I, personally, am so grateful to my husband. He has a really demanding job and he still takes care of me when I’m not feeling well (chronic migraine sufferer here). I’m so blessed to have someone that is there for me everyday, whether I need it or not. I am grateful for the love I shared with my Zoey bird (wrapping on 2 years without her tomorrow). I am grateful for the life I lead and the gift of my parent’s continued good health. While I could ask for more (and on a bad migraine day, trust that I do), I am so appreciative for what I do have. I have hope for the future. I believe in our future. Perhaps not in our leaders, but in the kindness of a stranger, in the generosity of a loved one. In the purity of a child. I trust that beauty and kindness are within reach wherever we are.
Hi!
I think I've been gone 2 years or more. I see names I recognize, and that Garry's written a book.
How's everybody?
I selected most of the above.
Kenny.....you're here! Do they still kick you out every once in while?
Wishing everyone a happy new year!
How are you feeling about the future?
Click all that apply.
This poll is set up so nobody can see how you voted.
Sorry, I forgot the option: "Other, please explain", so if that would be your vote just enter that as a post.
Hi!
I think I've been gone 2 years or more. I see names I recognize, and that Garry's written a book.
How's everybody?
I selected most of the above.
Kenny.....you're here! Do they still kick you out every once in while?
Wishing everyone a happy new year!
Hi!
I think I've been gone 2 years or more. I see names I recognize, and that Garry's written a book.
How's everybody?
I selected most of the above.
Kenny.....you're here! Do they still kick you out every once in while?
Wishing everyone a happy new year!
and adaptability and flexibility, and the ability to forgive, and above all be part of the solution. We don't have to be all those things all the time. The smallest act of kindness can change a life.
Glad you are here!!!!!Happy to be alive! Last Feb, I did not think I would live to see today, so I am coming in to 2025 with a lot of gratitude and happiness!