i am my best company
@lipstick2009 (1236)
Philippines
April 13, 2011 3:59am CST
I saw this quote on a friend's wall in facebook. And i felt that it should be our attitude when we are put in a situation where we feel alone or lonely.
I thought that having children gives me guarantee of company when i get older. I was wrong.I realized they will have their own lives and own priorities.They love me but they will always try to tell me in any way that they have to fly and be free.
I have no hard feelings about it, i fully understand it.That's life and when they grow old, they will be confronted with the same frustrations that i have right now.
Anyway, so what should I do to at least make my life worthwhile? Being literally alone, I have come to accept my own potential to work and be productive.Broadening one's horizon is self-rewarding and gives me self-esteem.It keeps me busy physically and mentally that i don't have time to think about my frustrations.
I'm not saying it is easy...it's hard but will be harder if i don't help myself at all.
(^_^)
2 responses
@Angelgirl16 (2171)
• United States
13 Apr 11
Our children are not our to keep; they will grow up and one day leave to find their own way in life. In the mean time we take care of them and ourselves. We must not let ourselves get so wrapped up in taking care of everyone else, as so many of us do, that we don't plan for our futures. Now that the children are grown and gone, it is time to reinvent yourself; take some college courses, older people are going back to college, which is a great place to meet new friends. You can also get involve more with church activities, or start going to church if you were not a member. The most important thing to not do is let yourself be too lonely.
@okgoodmarket (83)
• China
13 Apr 11
hello lipstick,i agree with you...
there is no the Saviour,everything is depending on ourselves...
now my nine-month baby will leave here for other city this weekend,and her grandfather and grandmother look after her.i know i will miss her very much...
