Who do you admire or respect...and why?

HOw nice to think that I like to watch the butterflys too and see how many I can find in my garden but I just thuoght to myself I havent seen that many this year at all like the bees they seem to not be around much. BUt I do Have the birds lol . I have grand daughter watch them come down and drink the water that misting system has put on the ground she thinks birds a re great. and to get back to what we were talking about your mom sounds like she had it all covered too and her spirit remains with you. Blessings

I love horses! I have one that someone broght me back for the Phillipines made of Mahogany about 30 years ago have to keep it polishes reall good. also Unicorns of course. Daughhter likes dolphines and elephants and so do dmy dad. My mom collected dollsShe had already gave me and Native Indian doll now incased in plexyglass also gave daughter a doll that is in plexyglass too. DId want to make you sad just thought your mom would be the butterflies hugs blessings

Your comments about Mom being with me touched my heartstrings. She was a gentle spirit and butterflies seem like a great metaphor for her spiritual essence. What a sweet image...your grand daughter, the water hose and the birds. Nature and the animals we most love in the natural world kind of become another version of our 'pets.' I always find it fascinating to see what kinds of animals people have in their collectibles/ I have a lot of owls and butterflies, Mom and a girlfriend like elephants, others I know like bears, one gal-pal loves cows. Do you have any other animals that you like...or ornaments you collect?

Thanks for adding to the discusson. Your Mom sounds like a person who is illustrating what I posted on the topics..have you found your passion and purpose? She gives openly and freely in loving 'service' and is obviously very successful because of it. Mom Mom passed away and I still love all the wonderful things she taught me and did for me throughout our shared experiences. It is so good to hear how much you admire and respect your Mom...maybe you should print what you wrote and present it to her...to let her know the level of your admiration. Sounds like it is well deserved!

Hi again ladysurvivor, I am so glad you led with honesty as an admirable quality...that is of critical importance to me too. In my view it is impossible to build long term relationship without having honesty as the 'glue' that hold it together. You are really speaking my language when you emphasize the admiration for non-judgment, especially around outside appearances. Nagging...another good one...how petty that trait is... Patient and loving...so true my friend, because with patience comes tolerance...and that we could all use more of. You talk about my posts...this is a good one too. Thank you for being a part of this dialogue.

Yes, those who help the needy and volunteer their time are admirable people. Adding to the discussion by pointing out the wonderful work of the NGO's is an important thing to remind ourselves and I thank you for that. There are so many problems in the world that somestimes it seems overwhelming. I periodically pause and wonder where I could best give of myself to contribute to the greater good. I do volunteer work at a women's shelter and have been involved by the Big Brother Big Sister organization where my husbnad and I mentored children...but in the light of all the world's problems it sometimes doesn't seem like much. That viewpoint started to change as I have been participating in this on-line community called Mylot. As I set up this site and began communicating with compassionate individuals from all parts of the globe I now feel uplifted and hopeful. The every-day heros I mentioned when I posted this disucssion are upheld in the responses from their loved one and serves to remind all of us how great the human spirit actually is. These discussons also shine the good that is occuring at the grass-roots level within all societies accross the planet and that is exciting. Too bad it doesn't get the air time as all the problems we face. A counter viewpoint is very refreshing! Another great thing about on-line communities is we are letting each other know...we are here...and we do care. I cannot help but believe we are creating a positive ripple effect that is sending out love and light to all who participate. Thanks for adding your comments and I am glad to hear you do your best to help someone in any way you can. That is alco admirable...and I hope you recognize that in yourself!

How nice to hear what you admire and respect about your hubby. I feel the same way about mine...and that makes us very fortunate indeed. So many marriages are not based on mutual admiration and it is not surprising that they end in divorce. Thanks for adding to the topic.

You are right, hard-working people are to be admired and appluaded for their efforts. Sometimes in our hectic, fast-paced world we do not slow down enough to validate people's efforts or their work eithic. We all need a pat on the back now and then...so yes, lets us pause and acknowledge anyone who is working hard...at anything.