the things that you hold dear
By sophiecheer
@sophiecheer (931)
Philippines
May 5, 2011 8:08pm CST
My family is my topmost priority! Being the eldest of five children, I had that innate responsibility to take care of them. Secondly, my friends. I do not have much of them nowadays. Sure, I do know a lot of people who knew me back. But there are certain limits to our closeness. How about you?
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@banta78 (4326)
• India
17 May 11
Hello Sophie! I think for me, life itself is precious. Every moment that we live, experience, learn and enjoy is God's gift to us blessed souls. Then, for me, all the good morals and values that we lead our lives by, is important. My God, my wonderful family, my holy land, my loved ones, the beautiful nature, my life experiences all go into making what I am today and so I hold them all dear. I value love, compassion, knowledge and humility. I also value great ideals, leaders and saints who shaped our destiny and did great things for humanity.
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@sophiecheer (931)
• Philippines
17 May 11
Those are highly regarded thoughts, my friend. I agree that our lives is very essential for us and that every waking day is a gift from God.
Come to think of it..as I read through my discussion, I become enlightened that all of the comments are not materials.
It is inspiring to know that people, inclusive of those who hailed from different parts of the globe, are unanimously putting God and their family first in their hearts.
It felt good..
@shengcruz (221)
• Philippines
11 May 11
It's actually my faith! All else will falter without it. I have my faith in God-He would never forsake me; my faith in my husband-He would love me unconditionally; my faith in my children-they would grow up according to His purpose and ways; faith in my friends- they would be around when I needed them most...With faith, we can move mountains!
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@sophiecheer (931)
• Philippines
17 May 11
You said it best my dear. Have a blessed and faithful day!
@sweet_words (51)
• Philippines
6 May 11
the thing i hold dear is my "MEMORY",
i have lots of painfull memories that i cant let go,
this memories are the one holding me back from my misery.
i cant forgive those people who hurt me, even though i wanted too.
i cant live normally without grudge but it follows me anywhere. :(
@sophiecheer (931)
• Philippines
6 May 11
I loved the fact that you get to be open about your feelings about people whom have hurt you. But personally in my own experience you could never be truly happy if you hold something against anybody. As you said so yourself these painful memories did hinder you and indeed this had tied you to "misery". I applaud the fact that you wanted to let go of your unforgiving nature and I believe that it is the first step towards moving on. Just learn to accept that things happen for a reason and that there is more to life than what happened at the "past". Dwelling on these hurtful feelings will only hold you back. Wish you luck!
@banta78 (4326)
• India
17 May 11
Well explained Sophie! I may add that healing is a process and it does take time. But if we are willing to work on ourselves patiently with love and support of our loved ones and truly realize the benefits in it for us, life would get that much better for ourselves sooner rather than later. As humans our basic nature is to be social and loving beings like the adorable kids we all once were. Moreover, once you open up yourselves to new wonderful experiences and feel elated, painful memories will slowly become a thing of the past.
@sophiecheer (931)
• Philippines
17 May 11
Totally right on, Banta!
It does take time to heal pain, may it be a broken heart or a fractured soul (excuse my poetic musings..just can't help it.LOL)
Blessed day to you and thanks for your participation on my discussion. :-)
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
6 May 11
Like you, my immediate family (my husband and child) , and my family are my topmost priority too.
I do have some friends, but when my family needs me i would be ready to set aside my friends over them. My friends do understand that, so they let me , whenever the situation calls for it.
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@dab0503 (26)
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6 May 11
Basically, top of the list of my priorities is my family. Everything i do, my work, goals in life, ambitions,and plans are all geared to for the best of my family today and for the days ahead. But totally,what i hold dear is my commitment to god the almighty father. I really tried my very best to follow his commandments to love him most, and served my fellowmen, but sometimes i committed sins, some intentionally and others not, due to earthly needs of mine being a man, descendant of Adam and Eve. I still hope and pray that god will forgive me for my sins and failures.
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@sophiecheer (931)
• Philippines
17 May 11
Glad that we share the same feelings regarding our families, Dab.
And i may get to add, our God is a forgiving God. All of us sinned because we are not perfect though in the eyes of God we are. He loved us eternally that is why He is always, always ready to forgive us whenever we ask HIM. Blessed day to you my friend.
