The meeting... The get to know... The like... The like like... The like like like... The Love...
Sometimes it seems that life flies by in a blink of an eye. Then, we meet a special person that takes our breath away and we fall in love. No one can perfectly put into words exactly what it is that makes us have the feelings we do because it is different for each one of us. The paths that bring us together is just as unique as each one of us is and is part of what makes love so beautiful!
The only downside to love is the amount of time and emotional energy it takes to find it. It is funny to think that we spend so much time and energy so we can stop trying. The right person, I believe, is someone we share core beliefs, activities, and attitudes. I have found that the more we share in common the less we actually have to worry about what our spouse will think because we are sure that they will like what we do.
I pray for this kind of Love for everyone I know. A faith filled life is not easy to live, but no one is ever given a guarantee that life will be easy. The fact is that this kind of Love is worth all of the trials we go through. Love adds a level of happiness to our lives that is priceless. May Love bless your life all of your living days! Peace, Love, and Happiness to you all!!!
Bless You!
Thomas W. Scott
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Friday, January 22, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
Love is Not Enough
I am a huge proponent of leading with your heart and letting love really guide you. I guess I say that with the caveat that love is not the only thing and not enough alone. I also believe that you have to use the mind that God gave you. We were all created unique and are special and different in our own ways.
I have been reflecting on the past few months of my life recently. I have found that the direction that I tried is not turning out as I had expected. I did meet a woman that is an absolutely wonderful person. She is smart, fun, intelligent, witty, frugal, and matches me on so many different levels. We are definitely able to share love!
As I mentioned above though, love is not enough or is it. My endeavors recently have not been a true reflection of who I am. They were a step outside the box. They were a step that would scare most and one that maybe the majority of people would not take. Through this experience, I have been able to gain a better perspective that I believe will lead to even more success. I will never have to look back on my life and say, "I wish I would've tried."
The fact is that I did try and I am happy that I did. Just the simple fact that I tried gives me a different perspective. I believe that I am more able to see the small victories even better than before. I believe that God has great things in store for me and will begin to bless my life beyond my imagination! I believe that your life will be blessed too! So, keep your prayers and dreams big and your heart wide open. Peace, Love, and Happiness!!!
Bless You!
Thomas W. Scott
I have been reflecting on the past few months of my life recently. I have found that the direction that I tried is not turning out as I had expected. I did meet a woman that is an absolutely wonderful person. She is smart, fun, intelligent, witty, frugal, and matches me on so many different levels. We are definitely able to share love!
As I mentioned above though, love is not enough or is it. My endeavors recently have not been a true reflection of who I am. They were a step outside the box. They were a step that would scare most and one that maybe the majority of people would not take. Through this experience, I have been able to gain a better perspective that I believe will lead to even more success. I will never have to look back on my life and say, "I wish I would've tried."
The fact is that I did try and I am happy that I did. Just the simple fact that I tried gives me a different perspective. I believe that I am more able to see the small victories even better than before. I believe that God has great things in store for me and will begin to bless my life beyond my imagination! I believe that your life will be blessed too! So, keep your prayers and dreams big and your heart wide open. Peace, Love, and Happiness!!!
Bless You!
Thomas W. Scott
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Don't I deserve what I want?
Don't I deserve what I want? A question that I asked myself recently & heard the answer to. I believe that I am a great person, with a heart that is able to overflow for others. Sometimes our biggest strengths are also our biggest weaknesses at the same time. I give people the benefit and find it easy to see the great person they are beyond what they may have been through.
That said, maybe it is because I have been through so much in my life. I don't believe for a second though that anyone has to go through so much to have the same. I see this ability as emotional maturity. If I had to define emotional maturity, I would say, it is the ability to identify your own wants/needs/desires and have compassion beyond simple judgment.
I believe that to have a successful relationship. We all need to communicate our thoughts and emotions effectively, share interests, share beliefs, and trust one another. Sometimes I guess it is hard to get past what someone else has been through. I think that the reason it is hard to get past for some people is fear. The "What if something that happened in their past happened to me?" Fear is a feeling that is only here to keep people from reaching their highest potential.
So, I guess I challenge anyone who happens to read this to take something in their life that they may have been holding back on pushing themselves to do for their own good. Picture yourself holding that fear in your hand and open your hand in front of your face and just blow away the fear. Then do it, whatever you have been holding yourself from. Do it for Peace, do it out of Love, and create some Happiness!
Bless You!
Thomas W. Scott
That said, maybe it is because I have been through so much in my life. I don't believe for a second though that anyone has to go through so much to have the same. I see this ability as emotional maturity. If I had to define emotional maturity, I would say, it is the ability to identify your own wants/needs/desires and have compassion beyond simple judgment.
I believe that to have a successful relationship. We all need to communicate our thoughts and emotions effectively, share interests, share beliefs, and trust one another. Sometimes I guess it is hard to get past what someone else has been through. I think that the reason it is hard to get past for some people is fear. The "What if something that happened in their past happened to me?" Fear is a feeling that is only here to keep people from reaching their highest potential.
So, I guess I challenge anyone who happens to read this to take something in their life that they may have been holding back on pushing themselves to do for their own good. Picture yourself holding that fear in your hand and open your hand in front of your face and just blow away the fear. Then do it, whatever you have been holding yourself from. Do it for Peace, do it out of Love, and create some Happiness!
Bless You!
Thomas W. Scott
Friday, January 1, 2010
The End ???
Relationships can add so much to our lives. They can help us understand things about the world and about ourselves that we might not see on our own. When both people in the relationship are happy and healthy they can support and challenge their spouse at the appropriate times. Emotional health is something that is not taught in schools. There are courses that teach us the basics of psychology and sociology, so we can label how others or ourselves are acting or feeling.
At the end of the day though, we have to sort through our feelings and learn how to communicate them to others respectfully. All of the knowledge in all the books can't fully prepare you for loss though. When we lose someone we love and care deeply about, it is very painful and difficult to deal with. The situation, whether the loved one passed away or if it was an ending of a relationship, dictates what type of pain you feel.
If someone passes away, you know there is no way you can communicate with them. On the flip side, when someone chooses to walk away you wish there was something you could say or do. This type of loss is hard for a few reasons. First, whether you just liked them a lot or loved them, you invested emotionally into the relationship. Second, you get used to having that person to share your life with and when you can't share it with them you feel a sense of loneliness. Third, it's never fun to be wrong when you're betting on love.
The fact is that it takes putting yourself out there to find the right person. This means opening up your heart and becoming vulnerable to judgment and sometimes pain. Truly loving someone also means that if they decide they need to leave then you let them do what they feel they need to so they can decide on their own if they made the right decision. I believe that you just have to keep your heart open and communicate your feelings. If you do this and live a good life, I believe that the right people will work their way into your life and the wrong will work their way out. Peace, Love, and Happiness to you all!!!
Bless You!
Thomas Scott
At the end of the day though, we have to sort through our feelings and learn how to communicate them to others respectfully. All of the knowledge in all the books can't fully prepare you for loss though. When we lose someone we love and care deeply about, it is very painful and difficult to deal with. The situation, whether the loved one passed away or if it was an ending of a relationship, dictates what type of pain you feel.
If someone passes away, you know there is no way you can communicate with them. On the flip side, when someone chooses to walk away you wish there was something you could say or do. This type of loss is hard for a few reasons. First, whether you just liked them a lot or loved them, you invested emotionally into the relationship. Second, you get used to having that person to share your life with and when you can't share it with them you feel a sense of loneliness. Third, it's never fun to be wrong when you're betting on love.
The fact is that it takes putting yourself out there to find the right person. This means opening up your heart and becoming vulnerable to judgment and sometimes pain. Truly loving someone also means that if they decide they need to leave then you let them do what they feel they need to so they can decide on their own if they made the right decision. I believe that you just have to keep your heart open and communicate your feelings. If you do this and live a good life, I believe that the right people will work their way into your life and the wrong will work their way out. Peace, Love, and Happiness to you all!!!
Bless You!
Thomas Scott