I had a very lively discussion with my mom early this morning. We ate "current issues" for breakfast ~ same sex marriages, relationships, single parenthood, life back then and now. I asked how she and dad reached forty-one years together ~ it wasn't an easy life. She said the younger generation either fears or eschews "sacrifice" and 'self-denial' ~ those are important ingredients to family life ~ sacrifice is the language of love [cf Bishop James Conley]. Sacrifice took a new meaning in my life when I discerned to become a single celibate ~ gone was a life of security, of forming a family, of having children... the Lord gave me "other" families and children. "Real love is being open to the love that comes to you. The LOVE that surprises us ." ~ Pope Francis, Meeting with the youth of Manila ~ Love presented itself as a "twin heart" ~ one who loves Jesus dearly. For a while, I thought it would end...
Awh, such positive affirmations! Loved it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Melissa,what a way to start my day..u are making me "breathe"....Yes,Becky is an inspiration...
ReplyDeletenice positive video..If we say the lines shared in this video daily in the morng, then I am sure our entire day will be positive.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Also, check out my youtube Tuesday video http://thingsblacknwhite.blogspot.com/2011/08/youtube-tuesday.html
Shared another positive video and hope it brings smile on ur face :)
A beautiful affirmation of life Melissa!
ReplyDeleteI’m truly alive when I remember my dreams and act upon them.
And most grateful for friends, family, and my beloved Forest and Rip.
The simple things are what make life worth living… and
Life is good :)
Just video I needed to watch today soul sis. I needed to be reassured that I am alive. Thank you for sharing this
ReplyDelete"I am Me" shout it from the mountaintops and never ever ever let anyone tell you not to be the very best you that you can be. Lovely video Melissa.
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If we all realize the beauty within, we'd be so much more whole....Thank you, lovely Mel. Hugs ...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Melissa
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That was beautiful Melissa and gives me inspiration going into a new day :)
ReplyDeleteMelissa you have a way of showing the positive in every one's path....
ReplyDeletebeautiful and captivating..
ReplyDeleteLove this Melissa! Makes me feel good! We have so much to be grateful for. This is a really good clip! Sharing it!
ReplyDeleteMine: http://nelietatravellingadventures.blogspot.com/2011/08/youtube-tuesday_23.html
Beautiful...As always...XOXOXOXOXO
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This is something I shall keep in mind as I am venturing throughout my day, today and tomorrow, and the next day. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love this video, Melissa...it's so uplifting and positive! I am truly humbled by your tribute...thank you so very much...you too, are an inspiration to all of us!
ReplyDeleteMy video for today: http://bit.ly/rhObaa
Wonderful video, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat was great! My best friend has wanted me to read that book for a while... now I know why. :)
ReplyDeleteLoved this video Melissa! Not sure how I missed it earlier. It was truly beautiful and very uplifting. Thanks :)
ReplyDeletethat was wonderful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMy dear Melissa - what an inspiration you are! Excellent choice of video.
ReplyDeleteMelissa, I want to apologize for forgetting to leave a comment while I was here. I get so caught up in the videos, that I sometimes forget. But I do watch them all. This one was awesome!
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