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marcoujor: Thanksgiving Leftovers

12/2/2015

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On the heels of last week's post on gratitude, I was pondering my priorities ~ what matters in my life.

Although I recorded this in my journal, I wanted to share my food for thought with you as well.

The Truly Important Things in Life

If you are true to yourself, then everything else will fall into place.
You may not have all the answers all the time. As long as you do what you think is right, it will work out for the best.
Be kind, if nothing else. No matter how much evil is in the world, we have to break the cycle somewhere.
The Golden Rule applies to everything in life.

It takes a few seconds to open a profound wound in those you love and many years to heal.
A rich person is not one who owns the most but rather who needs the least.
Someone can love you with their heart, yet not know how to show or express their feelings.
Two people can look at the same thing differently - and sometimes even love each other.
To get out of a difficulty, one must go through it.
If you fill your heart with the worries of tomorrow and the regrets of yesterday, you will have no today to be thankful for.

The Not So Important Things in Life

Pleasing others - for appearances sake
Competing with others
Worrying for the sake of worrying
The 'perfectionist' syndrome
Materialism - 'What else do I need?'
Complaining - being mean-spirited
Rushing - allowing time to take over your life
Staying late at work 'to try to catch up'
Being judgmental - placing my values onto someone else...

I hope you all had a peaceful and relaxing Thanksgiving weekend with those you love. Wanted to share our latest shot of Andy Jordan resting comfortably after his turkey supper.

Andy Jordan

And please check out the following wonderful posts!

The Mysterious Cart Ruts of Gozo via WarnerWords

Love At First Sight: Seeing is believing via flashPress

Until next week, take good care,

mar

24 Comments

Vicki

12/2/2015 12:40:19 pm

Dear Maria,
Lots of lovely food for thought here, and I always think you can do a lot with leftovers! Somehow rehashing them with love and skill actually makes the sum of the ingredients seem better than the whole that you started with.
One of my favorite songs - just beautiful.
That black dawg of yours is my go to person when I think of relaxing. Love Mr. Andy, who has wisdom beyond his tender years.
This beautiful post is pin-up-in-the kitchen worthy!
Love and hugs dear friend!

Maria link

12/2/2015 06:51:19 pm

Dear Vicki,
Thanks for such a wonderful first comment~ how lovely to think about this being posted in your kitchen.
Andy Jordan does have a wise and balanced life philosophy~ doggone impressive, if you ask me.
Glad you are feeling good. Love, mar

Mike

12/2/2015 12:53:54 pm

Hello mar. You share lots of wisdom in this presentation. And knowledge also. I just found out I am rich. That is if this is true,
"A rich person is not one who owns the most but rather who needs the least."

What great leftovers you dish up. Now is the turkey soup ready?

Maria link

12/2/2015 06:53:19 pm

You are a millionaire as far as I'm concerned, dear Mike.
Mmmm, now I'm hungry for turkey soup.
Have a peaceful night. Hugs, mar

Martie link

12/2/2015 02:00:36 pm

A precious list of truly important things in Life. Why does it take so long, and even a lot of emotional pain, before we know the difference between the truly important and the not important at all? Thank you, Maria! Especially at this time of the year we need to read/hear this!

Maria link

12/2/2015 06:57:40 pm

Dear Martie,

It is indeed a travesty that many of us, myself included, don't grasp the importance of life balance and simplicity until a tragedy has occurred.

Thanks for your wisdom and insights.

Love and hugs, mar

Karen

12/2/2015 06:05:23 pm

Insightful and wise, Maria.. Thanks for reminding us of what is important

Maria link

12/2/2015 06:58:48 pm

Thanks, dear Karen~ always wonderful to see you here.
Love, Maria

Shannon (Shanmarie)

12/2/2015 06:17:48 pm

Maria, this is truly wonderful advice! What a wonderful reminder of what is truly important in life.Considering the way my Thanksgiving evening ended, being trapped in a flash flood, I know full well just how much I agree with your very wise words! I had plenty of time alone to sit and think about just what was important to me in life as I watched the waters rise around me before they finally receded.

Maria link

12/2/2015 07:04:55 pm

Dear Shannon,

You must surely have a clarity in life perspective after the conditions you've survived~ so grateful you are still in our world.

Have a peaceful evening and take good care of yourself. Hugs, Maria

femmeflashpoint

12/2/2015 06:29:06 pm

Prof. Mahreer,

I love leftovers, and it's not worth it to sweat the small stuff. It's way more fulfilling to pursue the positive and the things we love that are good for us.

Thanks for sharing your excellent insight and points, and the always dashing Andy Jordan!

femme

Maria link

12/2/2015 07:08:04 pm

Dear femme,
Love your life philosophy for sure ~ and you have excellent taste in dashing dawgs...😉
Thanks for all your help and have a peaceful evening. Hugs, mar

sunshine

12/2/2015 07:57:49 pm

You nailed the not so important things in life, I agree 110% with your list. I would like to add bickering. Constant bickering over trivial matters. That is so annoying. Hateful people annoy me too. Stay outta my aura! :))

Maria link

12/5/2015 07:57:38 am

Dear Sunshine,
I, for one, would love to join your aura - I like the way you see things!
Have a lovely weekend. Love, MM

paula link

12/2/2015 09:32:18 pm

Maria.....The only thing better than a huge delicious Thanksgiving feast is "leftovers!" Friday breakfast, lunch and dinner! Hey, it's only once a year. Just do it.
Thank you so much for the beautiful dessert cart you presented to us today. So nice of you! I had only one little slice of pumpkin cheese cake about an hour after dinner. OK, so it was a big slice and maybe it was only 10 minutes after dinner. Oh it was sooooo yummy.
I see you have quite a lovely assortment of delectable tarts for my sweet tooth. They "complete" the day, warm our tummies and make us smile. You always know just what to bring us Maria. You won't mind if I have one of each, will you?
OK! I'll have a big chunk of love, a bowl of comfort, a slice of understanding and a plate of patience.....all smothered in chocolate, cherries and whipped cream....Mmmmmm You're the BEST! Peace, Paula

Maria link

12/5/2015 07:59:39 am

Dear Paula,
I love the care, wit and personality you weave in your comments...you are a treasure - all the right ingredients in my friendship book.
Love ya, Maria

Sannel Larson link

12/3/2015 09:29:51 am

Dear Maria,
Love your beautiful list, and I agree with Vicki.This list should be pinned somewhere we can see it everyday, as a reminder of what is important and not so important here in life.
Thank you, sweet friend!
Give the handsome and dapper Mr, Andy a kiss from me. :)
Take care of yourself now.
Love and hugs,
Sannel

Maria link

12/5/2015 08:04:54 am

Dear Sannel,
Andy is acting especially addogable - it's as if he feels your love from Sweden...:)
Thanks for your visit and ongoing support / sharing of my writing.
Love and hugs, Maria

Pamela Oglesby

12/4/2015 07:42:45 am

Beautiful way to live. I love your sayings that we sold all apply to our lives for peace and kindness.

Maria link

12/5/2015 08:08:22 am

Dear Pam,
Thanks for your validating visit - you are appreciated.
Have a peaceful weekend. Love, Maria

Peg link

12/4/2015 04:07:16 pm

Profound thoughts to live by. There is an abundance of richness in these truths.

Maria link

12/5/2015 08:13:06 am

Your visits and support mean the world to me, dear Peg.

Give those precious ladies (and YOU) a bushel of hugs from me...and Andy boy sends a boatload of wags and sloppy kisses!

Shauna

12/5/2015 12:18:40 pm

I love your thoughts, Mar. It's the simple things in life that are important. Too often we get wrapped up in what other's expect of and from us. That's no way to live. I've learned through the years, that being true to my heart and ethics is what matters most. That's one of the benefits of senior citizenship. We're alive to live the lessons learned and help others see the rainbows bursting through the clouds.

Maria link

12/9/2015 06:26:07 pm

Love your life philosophy and perspectives, dear Sha.

I can't imagine a 'senior' cooler than you.

Sending big hugs, mar

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