How Do You Live In The Present Without Worrying About the Future

Does anyone have the answer to the above question? I no longer worry about the past. It doesn't matter and I can't change it now. I've made people mad, ticked them off, and ruined friendships because I speak my mind. Which is not a bad thing to speak your mind, but I guess you have to learn to do so tactfully, and I've been told many times, I lack that skill. But seriously, how do you live in the present and not worry or think about the future and how the decisions you make today are going to affect your future? I've been pondering this a lot lately. I sometimes visit a really dark place when I do, but I'm fighting to stay away from there. I know that I am not alone, and that God is here with me and is protecting me, and guiding me...but I crave His attention. I want as my sister says, "A burning bush" to tell me what I should be doing.... God Please just help me with the decisions that have to be made and what and where I should be.. L

Announcement New Blog Created 6/12/09

Hi there everyone, I created a new blog today. Please go make a visit to the blog. It is http://beagledowns.blogspot.com Leave a comment on what you think. Also go check out my sister's website www.rememberwhenranch.com and my niece's webpage www.randmministries.info. If you feel strongly about what they are doing, make a donation. It is tax deductible. Later gators! L

Taking Advantage of People

I guess we all take advantage of people at different times in our lives. It's not right to continually take advantage of someone over and over again. It's not right to do it the first time. Its the same as being taken for granted. People who use other people for personal gain are just wrong! Okay, so maybe I'm on my soapbox today. To ask someone to help you occasionally is okay, but to only come around or use them when it benefits the user is totally wrong... Did I already say that once? Okay well, It really upsets me when I see it happen to someone very close to me, and I've witnessed it several times with this one really good friend. It does know good to say anything to them, and I suppose then they don't mind it, but, it is so wrong!!!!!!!! If you continually use some one, whether it is an acquaintance, a friend, or a family member, you need to re-examine your life and your goals, and your priorities, and I hope God convicts you for what you are doing. You should be ashamed of what you are doing. If you can't suck it up and do what is right and deal with the consequences you have made, then you have an issue. It shouldn't be everyone else's responsibility to bail you out. And another thing, don't talk about someone in a negative tone and then take advantage of them. Don't ignore them either and only call upon them when it is to your benefit... Okay, Okay, Okay, I realize I'm repeating myself.... I guess that is it for now. L

Announcement

Hello to all my faithful family and friends..... within the next couple of week's I will have a website up and running. It will have blogs about life, dogs, God and other things that keep me entertained and accountable for my actions. I will also have available places for people to buy articles from me regarding different things in life. I also hope to have an ebook on there soon called Scattered Thoughts. It will be available to purchase as a whole or just individual articles. I don't have all the things completely lined out, but I will also be advertising to do desktop publishing of directories for small Churches, small books for churches, etc. If you know anyone that needs help with any type of writing, I will be happy to look and see if it is something I can help with, and if not, I know other people who have staffs of writers that might also be able to help. The website will be simple to remember and I will post the name as soon as I acquire the domain rights. I will keep everyone posted and hope to help those in need. Take care and God Bless you all! L

Being Simplified

Do you ever feel the need to have everything as simple as possible? I do. Not just tasks that need to be done, but my whole life. I know it is hard work, but I want simple. I want a small garden, a few farm animals, and place to grow old with my husband. I don't care about some big fancy house, or the newest automobile that is out. Now, I would still need a computer to write and blog, and I'm not talking about living without electricity or running water, but trying to live off the land as much as possible. Everyone talks about going green, well that is what I want. I want the least bit of civilization that I have to have, running water, electricity (but want solar energy as soon as possible), well water, and central heat and air is not a necessity year round any longer. I've learned that I only need the air on in the summer at the hottest time, and at night after about June or July. Heat, well I do stay cold all the time, but a fireplace would be okay. My husband laughs at me when I talk about getting simplified. However, he knows that I would be okay, messing with the animals, except gathering eggs (that would be his job), but feeding and cleaning is not a big deal. Now, I'd have to learn not to get attached to any babies, on the off chance that a calf or pig or goat might be dinner when it was old enough, but I think I could do that.. Anyway, that is just something that I have been thinking about and trying to plan how to get there. We are still trying to decide where and when we will find a new place to live. So right now it is just plans, and we are staying here with my daughter until we make some decisions. Hope you have a wonderfully blessed day, Remember God hears us, even when we think He doesn't.