Friday, June 26, 2009

Thank You, For Today.

It's Friday. It's been a long week. Some days I look around and just stare. I look at all the people walking by, and I wonder to myself, I hope they are happy. I hope that at this exact moment while I am happy, I hope they too have peace in their life. We don't think enough to ourselves how others are feeling. Some days we rush, walk to fast, talk to fast, we don't stop. We run around worried that we are late to get somewhere, mad that the person in front of us has 16 items in the 15 items isle, annoyed that our significant other missed putting the dirty clothes in the hamper, irritated that the car in front of us didn't zoom off at the exact moment the light turned green, so on and so forth. But, yesterday while I was looking at my toes thinking my nail polish was chipping, the world lost two icons. Three children lost their talented father, a son lost his beautiful mother. I cried on my way home listening to Michael Jackson, I cried watching vh1. I thought to myself while I'm anxiously waiting for time to speed up so my new outfit purchase can come in the mail, someones time on earth is nearing the end as my time ticks closer to my new package. Guilt completely took over me. Today, lets slow down, lets enjoy this exact moment, tomorrow is never promised.
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  1. I agree with you. Sometimes it's so easy to forget the important meaningful things in life. Too easy to focus on the negatives rather than the positives.

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  2. oh, you are so right. SO RIGHT. and i hope you are enjoying all that you have, and i am going to do the same! HUGS ALL AROUND!!! :)

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  3. woww you are totally right.. We always forget these kinds of values when we are in endless rush u re right cuz we need to stop and remmember other values sometimes..

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  4. Well said lovely lady. I hope you are feeling great today because you take the time to care about others so much!

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  7. So true. It is so important to stop and put things into perspective and enjoy the moment.

    Lovely post! :)

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  9. Hey girl! I know exactly what you mean. It's amazing when you look at a child walk and the things they pick up and admire. I wish sometimes i would just slow down and take such things in. We only have one life...so why are we always rushing like it's going to end. We should cherish everyday, every moment as it's our last. Thanks for posting this. It's exactly what i needed to be reminded of today.
    Thank you for such kind words today. You're a wonderful friend to have...if i can so call you that ♥

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  10. That was a very nice post. I am sad for his children, how confused and sad they must be. I have been listening to Thriller today.

    Anne

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  11. you worded that so perfectly. i wish we'd all just slow down, stop even. i've found myself going from thing to thing to thing and enjoying it.. at least i thought. then getting to the end of the day and feeling like my day was only 10 minutes long. i dont like that at all. mj's death knocked some sense in a lot of people. rip mj, youll be missed :(

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  12. Hullo! I'm back again:) Don't be sad Iva!

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  13. Totally agreed, I had many of the same sentiments today. Thanks girl - have a good weekend.

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  14. iva~ way to put it in perspective. very true. it's so easy to lose sight of what is truly important.

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  15. I agree, I'm so sad about MJ and Farrah :(

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  16. Wise words...and very true...

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  17. What a reminder. Thanks Iva. Hope all is well and you have a great weekend. xo

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  18. This is beautiful! So honest and true.

    Love you girl! I am thankful for you! XO

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  19. Oh well...ummm I've had your blog open since we got off the phone and I didn't realize. JUST SAYIN. lol.

    You know one of my fav things about you? HOW CREATIVE YOU ARE! JUST SAYIN.
    Let us pray. :)

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  20. so beautifully written. sometimes when i'm having a rough day or just a bad mood i'll see someone passing on the street and wonder what's going on in their lives. are they stresses, sick, healthy, happy, sad? and then i have to be thankful so such an amazing life i have and for the health of my family

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  21. Have a fabulous weekend, darling!

    FM~FP~AF

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  23. So true, what a beautiful post1 :)

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  24. thank you for this! (: love u! <3

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  25. so true iva, you are absolutely correct and it's nice to be reminded.
    i hope your saturday is filled with happy thing and peaceful moments.

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  26. Ah, this is a beautiful post. I think it's so sweet that you can look around and wish happiness on others. So many just concentrate on themselves, it's nice to stop, take a look around, and realize we're all in this together :)

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  27. that is so true! thank you for your honesty!

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  28. "Tomorrow is never promised..."

    I LOVE that.

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  29. You're awesome. I love this; thanks for the reminder! Hope you're having a lovely weekend! **Hugs**

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  30. I am so happy today, thanks for share. keep this day with smiling. I hope you visiting my blog also. I'll wait your coming. take care!

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  31. Very well put Iva... this is not a chance to be sad, it's a chance to take stock in our own lives and truly appreciate all the blessings in them. :)

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  32. Very well put! I am the same way when it comes to hoping people are happy or loved. I can't help but wonder when I see someone who looks sad, angry or void of anything really.

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  33. you are so lovely. great thoughts, great post.

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  34. I love this post... and I love that you look around at other people and wonder if they are happy... it shows your positive attitude!

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  35. Hey Iva! I'm feeling pretty good. Jason's BFF drove to Vegas & is here for a week, so we are staying busy with him. It is nice to have family & friends come to town. Hope you have a fab weekend too!
    <3 Bon

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  36. What an awesome post! So beautifuly said! Thanks for stoppin by my blog and commenting! I love yours and am now a follower! I look forward to your posts and am going to scroll through your past posts!

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  39. I like the the way you put it. The music industry will never be the same. Good post!

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  40. Amen. Well put, and the complete truth. RIP to Farah and Michael.

    And here's to slowing down and enjoying the simple moments in life.

    Thank you too for the lovely comment. Have a lovely week :)

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  41. Without happiness and love, nothing else in life matters! To be honest, I am still in shock over his death. Hope you are having a beautiful weekend dear.

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  42. Wow thats alotta thinking going on there but totally true xoxox

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  43. Very sweet and thoughtful post, darling!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  44. Don't do tomorrow what you can do today. I'm trying to think in this way, stay positive and live everyday as it would be the last one.

    Love
    G

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  45. such a great post! thank you for a fresh perspective!

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  46. These are some awesome words of wisdom for the new week. Hope you're doing well!

    P.S. I'm hosting my first giveaway! Check it out if you get a chance :)

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  47. Beautiful, and well-put. Thanks for sharing your heart, Iva.

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  48. i love this post! thanks for sharing. you're beautiful.

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  50. Very well said. We could all stand to slow down a little and be more present.

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