Posts Tagged grateful

Inspiring Story of the Mexican Fisherman

Thursday, August 9th, 2012 | Permalink

Howdy people, I wanted to share this story with ya. Ya know, I swear I posted this once before but I’ll be damned if I can find it on my own site! LOL Then again, during a recent bout of depression, I may have deleted the post. Done it before…  Pescador/Fisherman (Explore)

Maybe you’ve read it somewhere before but it always helps to be reminded of the moral of this story. Hope you enjoy it.

The Story of the Mexican Fisherman

An American businessman was standing at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large Yellowfin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish. (more…)

Healed by Gratitude and Humor

Thursday, January 6th, 2011 | Permalink

Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it.” ~ Bill Cosby

Naughty Betty on Ash Wednesday (Chain smoking detail) 2008 by Donald Roller WilsonI think I have talked about the depressing parts of my life for long enough. All the stories of drug abuse, hallucinations, fear, illness, and the rest. I have noticed I seldom think about them now which makes it really, really, tough to write about. Writing here on this blog has led to an enormous release of pain and I am grateful. (more…)

Don’t Worry & Let Things Fall Into Place

Friday, December 10th, 2010 | Permalink

Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream. Water them with optimism and solutions and you will cultivate success.” ~ Lao Tzu

~Siesta Key~Here I sit in Sarasota, Florida! I really had no idea how this was going to happen, all I knew was, my partner and I wanted it passionately.

I have to admit I was very stressed out about it in the beginning. Trying to find a home to rent when my partner is unemployed and I only work part-time from home at best. Having to fudge a little on the rental application was traumatic for me! I hate to lie. Luckily, a friend offered to pay the security and 1st month to get us going. (more…)

Gratitude for Being Kicked in the Ass

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 | Permalink

When you are grateful fear disappears and abundance appears.” ~ Anthony Robbins

Recently, a friend asked me a question about my experience with methamphetamines and illness. If I weren’t so ill I may not have needed urgent hospitalization and I may have kept using Meth, among other things (GHB, ecstasy, & God knows what else). I saw signs and other red flags that should have caused me to quit meth but they were ignored and dismissed. (more…)

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