Conversation – 15

@loaf,,

I did cover Bette Midler God Is Watching Us. It is down below. I love Bette and that song♥

@loaf,

From a Distance
Bette Midler

From a distance the world looks blue and green
And the snow capped mountains white
From a distance the ocean meets the stream
And the eagle takes to flight
From a distance there is harmony
And it echoes through the land
It’s the voice of hope
It’s the voice of peace
It’s the voice of every man
From a distance we all have enough
And no one is in need
And there are no guns, no bombs and no disease
No hungry mouths to feed
From a distance we are instruments
Marching in a common band
Playing songs of hope
Playing songs of peace
They are the songs of every man
God is watching us
God is watching us
God is watching us from a distance
From a distance you look like my friend
Even though we are at war
From a distance I just cannot comprehend
What all this fightings for
From a distance there is harmony
And it echoes through the land
And it’s the hope of hopes
It’s the love of loves
It’s the heart of every man
It’s the hope of hopes
It’s the love of loves
This is the song for every man
God is watching us
God is watching us
God is watching us from a distance
God is watching us
God is watching
God is watching us from a distance

Fear of the Future

Fear of the future can paralyze us when we think about our goals, but we can allow the future to unfold at our own pace when we keep to the present moment.

Though much human fear is based on uncertainty, foreknowledge does not always ease the mind. It is often when our futures look brightest that our resolve crumbles and we veer off course. We can recognize that success is on the horizon, but we cannot discern how it will impact our lives. Because success can affect us in complex and unpredictable ways, taking us out of the status quo and pushing us into new circumstances that test our limits, the mere idea of attaining the life of our dreams can shake us to the core. Fear of the future is often closely intermingled with the fear that growing into your own potential will both change you irrevocably and force you to face situations for which you aren’t ready. It is normal to unconsciously project ahead into the future and see success as a great weight bearing down on you. It is important to remember, however, that all the life changes the future will bring will be implemented into your life slowly and gradually.

When we visualize the future, we tend to focus on outcomes rather than the steps we will take to reach those conclusions. Thus, we may forget that growth is progressive. Your soul longs to fulfill its purpose–a purpose you agreed to in the timelessness in which you existed before your birth. Because of this, neither you nor the universe will set any circumstance before you that you are not capable of handling. Fear of the future can paralyze you, preventing you from living in the moment and from working toward your goals in a mindful manner. The key to conquering this fear lies in awareness. When you can identify the irrational thoughts that frighten you, you can replace them with logical, self-affirming ideas. If you are afraid that you won’t be satisfied when you accomplish a certain goal, remember that no one achievement represents an end in and of itself. And if you fear recognition or feel unworthy, consider that even now you are deserving of praise.

Should fear of the future strike you as you strive to create, to excel, to grow, and to evolve, assert your courage. Assume that your fear is based on a false assumption and quell it with facts. Try to disregard past patterns and focus on the present by stilling the inner voice that comments critically on all you do. Tell yourself that the inevitability of your success is based not on luck or a universal mistake but on your already established talents, drive, imagination, and inner strength. Each time you overcome your fear of the future, you chip away at its very foundations. Eventually, you will clear a gap through which you can gaze upon the future with unhindered optimism.

@bichon18,

Thank you Angel. I appreciate all your support and understanding during this difficult time.
I hope you and Jerry enjoy your day and I can’t wait until you get your new baby. ♥

@loaf,
I would LOVE to go to Africa! It has been a dream of mine for a long time to go there on a safari! I am very much into photography and have wanted to go there to see those magnificent animals in the wild, free… want to record it through my own once in a life-time photos. It’s not safe now to travel there and now I also have my health to consider. That is a very long flight. I still hope some day I can go!
My parents were supposed to go do volunteer medical work in Haiti but days before they were to leave they had a huge political uprising there and so it was cancelled. They were bummed but at least they were safe. Glad your in laws cancelled Hawaii but hope they can get there another time when it is safer.

@kittengirl,

Dad and my stepmom live together they are 45 minutes away. I call and she hands him
the phone. The Face Time is for people out of town. Everyone has Iphones now.

I see my father up close and personal. I have checked on both my step-mother and father
and they are fine. Dad has nurses that take care of him. I visit and read to him get him
something to eat if he wants to and stay out of step-mom way. We are cordial to each
other and that is as good as it will get. My Mom told me do not get into their business.
Now that is a long story there. LOL! No he did not know she was that sick. I did not either
until she went into hospice which I wrote on this Thread. I was so hoping she would make
it and you are right grieving for your mom will affect you. My Aunt passing was unexpected.
God bless her. My Aunt was the glue that kept the family knit tight now others are stepping
up. My cousin was like a big sister to me and that is a loss I can never replace.

To All My Angels who have prayed for me and my family thank you. ♥

@Sheba,
It’s too warm here for cardinals. I think our version of that here is hummingbirds. I have had them fly up right in font of me, face to face and just look at me! It is awesome! 😀

@Sheba,
It is too much losing family so close together. I am very sorry. You are right not to tell your dad right now. Does he even know she was sick? Are you able to get out to check on your dad today or is that what the face time is for? I am not on FB. Your father and sister are putting up a brave fight. I think the grief your cousin felt over the loss of her mom didn’t help her and I am sorry she felt so much pain emotionally as well. It is such a hard thing to deal with. Please get your rest and don’t bottle it all up inside – that is not good for you! Let it out and have a good cry.
16 degrees is horrible! I hope you have your fires going and you are staying warm. I am glad you get to have your son around while everything is closed down. I love it when my son is home to visit!
No, not cyber monday shopping either! Check is not here yet and I have bills to pay before shopping. Too lazy to go to bank to transfer funds (do not have an online account) so I am just going to be busy making turkey noodle soup and trimming the tree. Still have to eat my breakfast and take my walk. Getting a late start today.
Yes, grandson will be here Wednesday. 😀 I hope the tree is trimmed by then so he will see it all done! I’ve only bought one present so far but making my list. Hope you have a good day and have some peace. Prayers are with you and sending hugs…

@loaf,

I hope they have a marvelous time. Where is safe now a days not even walking in your
own neighborhood. I would love to hear more stories from your grandson.

Get the kid in showbiz. ♥

MY IN LAWS ARE TRAVELING TO AFRICA IN JANUARY . I WOULD NOT GO . NOT A SAFARI PERSON . I HOPE THEY STAY SAFE THERE . BOTH ARE CANCER SURVIVORS.THEY WERE GOING TO HAWAII BUT CANCELED CAUSE OF THE VOLCANO . WELL HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL STAY WARM .