![]() I posed the question in a recent survey sent to fifty family, friends and colleagues: What matters? I based this question on this quote by Jonathan Kozol: "Pick battles big enough to matter and small enough to win." Sleep On It Mom was wise in so many ways. There are many phrases and sayings in my toolbox of life skills that are straight out of her mouth. The following are a few of the many expressions I learned from Miss Sammie.
When tomorrow comes...None of us know what tomorrow will bring. Although I try to be organized to a fault, even I realize I cannot plan the timing or nature of my death. So much of life is a crap shoot. Despite having a deep faith and base of spirituality, I recognize that very little of life is within our control. So why would death be any different? Death is a part of life. Mom had a way of being both cut and dry and comfortingly tender about life and death issues. Some of her expressions that I think of to this day are... “When it's your time to go, it's your time to go.” This was sometimes even accompanied by a, “You can't fight City Hall.” “Keep your house ready. Always be prepared.” Through this attitude and mindset, I learned how to prioritize what truly matters. For me, when someone or something is truly special to me, nurturing that relationship or issue is of utmost priority. In our family, this maternal attitude translated to stepping up when family and friends need us. I have learned that what matters is respecting the wishes of your loved one. I believe there is a country and western song written about everything that matters. My selection for this week focuses on the every day things that can bring on the smiles, by Willie Nelson’s Little Things Mean a Lot. Check out these responses from some of those I sent the questionnaire survey to, asking, "What matters most to you?"
How about you? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below. This question shows how similar we are in our differences. As ever, thanks to those of you who have responded to some or all of my survey. ShoutOutsUntil next week, wishing you peace and everything that truly matters to you,
mar
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Dear Maria,
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Mike
7/6/2016 09:29:27 am
All the lessons taught by Miss Sammie, serve you well. Quite a bit of distilled wisdom in this essay. Happy musings.
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Dear Maria, I absolutely love those profound expressions of Ms Sammy. They have always been applicable and will always be.
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Mike
7/7/2016 12:34:46 pm
Some things I heard:
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7/7/2016 01:07:25 pm
Prof. Mahreer,
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Hello Mar. It's funny how the little things in our daily living means so much. The love of our family and I've added a new one. Since I moved I've met the most wonderful neighbors. Their names are Faris and Gene Scarlett. They live behind me and we've become close. We attend the same church, Faris and I love to shop. We've even planted a garden together. Her husband, Gene fixed my low tire on my bike. Really having close neighbors is new to me. I love mIss Sammie's philosophy on life. Love you!!
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Sunshine
7/8/2016 03:58:59 pm
I have just recently, in the past year learned to realize just how important it is to "sleep on it." It's truly benefited me. Also so true about not knowing what tomorrow will bring. Whether good or bad I've adapted to rejoicing or accepting. Don't have much of a choice.
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Dear Maria,
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Dear Sannel,
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