A 180-degree turning point in my life for the better...

[b] “Self-observation brings man to the realization of the necessity of self-change. And in observing himself a man notices that self-observation itself brings about certain changes in his inner processes. He begins to understand that self-observation is an instrument of self-change, a means of awakening.”[/b] George Gurdjieff http://thinkexist.com/quotes/with/keyword/realization/ Wow such a nice realization you have here... and it is always good to know that a person could really change because of simple Faith. Yes, and now that you have seen a new perspective in life, everything will follow accordingly. But hey, don't forget that there will be failures, trials and challenges along the way ok? for these are also part of journeying into life. Don't be upset and lose hope if some things will not fall in its place with just a flick of your fingers.. but there should always be Faith, and hope and love...

I'm so happy that you have come to appreciate the value of making others happy and to be realistic about material things. I know what you mean though. My husband has had a hard time with this. He wants to do so many things in order to make more money and to be rich. That I think is his goal in life to become rich. The problem though with that is a person usually sacrifices everything else in the process. I'm hoping that my husband will come to realize that family and spending time with them is more important than gaining riches at the expense of your family. It can be hard to balance it all but it is a good thing for us to work at it.

I am glad to know that you had the realization to become humble and respectful towards others. Some people really do not realize how much harm they can do to others that they think they are gods that need to be glorified.

So glad you have turned your life around... Its all good for you now. Take care there.

It sounds good that you are all knowing with all your predicaments. When you said that you changed for the better you is really something that you should keep. You once been done selfishness and now you are offering kindness. So when you allow God to changed you then you realized what is the real meaning of life. I think you are really happy now for you are so proud to share this story of yours. Wish you all more happiness and prosperity as God leads your way...

Glad you meet your turning point. God won't never give His children tests which more than our capabilities to handle it :) and always be beautiful in His own time. Always be positive in think, speak , and act. Life definitely become more colorful Take care Dreamie!

I think it is the world we live in these days,everyone out for themselves and not caring about each other anymore.You see it at work jobs are short and it is each person for themselves.People are desperate.I think you were only fitting in to survive so don't beat yourself up.I used to help everyone and was walked all over.Pick the people that you care about and look after them.I am not saying turn your back but be more careful.My husband has still got his job driving for a major supermarket so we can still pay our bills ,the amount of old friends who have crawled out of the woodwork to ask for help.When you find out they have been feeding their pets and going down the pub and smoking.No way am I going to hand over cash help to people who waste their money.That does not make me bad it makes me sensible.I do give to food banks and charities .I am not mean and really appreciate what I have got.We are one of the lucky ones only because we have been very careful and go without the luxuries in life in able to survive.I am glad you are feeling better about yourself but don't get silly.

That's good Now you realized the importance of listening to others. Being considerate is one of the best way to show that we care for other people and not ourselves alone. Take to listen and give them chance to express their feeling is enough to make them feel they are also important.