tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208706644410714856.post6275617258306198406..comments2024-03-05T05:39:54.907-05:00Comments on Good Girl Gone Redneck: Perspective. Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06972798018825603047noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208706644410714856.post-72057339769025683582014-07-22T12:03:00.532-04:002014-07-22T12:03:00.532-04:00I hate the circumstance that led you to this attit...I hate the circumstance that led you to this attitude. But I do love your attitude. <br /><br />There's just no reason to freak out over the little things. Life is a lot more stressful if every little thing makes us meltdown. And the things that I can't do anything about, I know the freak out won't help anything and will probably make me feel worse. Shellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811697675090627618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208706644410714856.post-76798330366221859042014-07-21T15:31:03.859-04:002014-07-21T15:31:03.859-04:00I LOVE this. I found my perspective changed when w...I LOVE this. I found my perspective changed when we lost my brother. And once again when I got sick. <br />Now I try to focus on the little moments and remember that life is too short to get worked up about it all. It nothing else, it seems to be helping with my anxiety.<br />Lots of love and hugs, my dear. I hope you're finding some light in your days, especially with your new perspective.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208706644410714856.post-78945042414610578622014-07-21T12:23:30.534-04:002014-07-21T12:23:30.534-04:00Your point is totally still valid!
And important....Your point is totally still valid!<br /><br />And important.<br /><br />And needed.<br /><br />I'm a REACTOR far too often. But you are absolutely right - most of the stuff I REACT to is not a big deal. Not really. Stuff can be replaced. Most things really aren't big deals at all. Tracie Nallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908908021649000930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208706644410714856.post-76648751915362479212014-07-20T10:13:03.228-04:002014-07-20T10:13:03.228-04:00It really is all about perspective, and the unfort...It really is all about perspective, and the unfortunate things that happen in our lives sometimes to understand it. I am very sorry about your loss. Thank you for sharing this important lesson. Stopping by from Sharefest. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16178785542969579479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208706644410714856.post-12343752209473434972014-07-20T02:58:54.566-04:002014-07-20T02:58:54.566-04:00I was reading your story and feeling frustrated an...I was reading your story and feeling frustrated and angry for you about the computer and DVR. Then I read that it would have bothered you before. And I was wondering what made you such an enlightened and patient soul. Then I found out.<br /><br />I'm so sorry for your loss. You're absolutely right; the computer and DVR don't matter. Thank you for sharing your story and helping meRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09083941215123554455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208706644410714856.post-57524159007034636422014-07-19T10:33:13.915-04:002014-07-19T10:33:13.915-04:00Lost my dad 5 years ago (when I was 39) and I can ...Lost my dad 5 years ago (when I was 39) and I can so relate to this. I was worried that the better perspective would ware off, but for the most part, it hasn't. Rule 1. Don't sweat the small stuff. Rule 2. Almost everything is small stuff. So sorry for your loss. Truly.Jennifer Lefforgehttp://www.runningpastormom.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208706644410714856.post-60971573076812428332014-07-18T22:08:38.642-04:002014-07-18T22:08:38.642-04:00Right on. Things that were, aren't; things th...Right on. Things that were, aren't; things that weren't, are. <br /><br />Much love to you-- the first year sucks the hardest. Stephaniehttp://www.scattermom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208706644410714856.post-29695012182734552592014-07-18T17:05:04.467-04:002014-07-18T17:05:04.467-04:00So true Andrea! I too find that as life goes on ...So true Andrea! I too find that as life goes on I'm much less picky about things and let more slide off my back than ever before. There's been a lot of research on this and say that typically as women reach middle age and beyond they do mellow out some. While I don't like being just another statistic, in this case it is a good thing!Kathy @ SMART Living 365.comhttp://smartliving365.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208706644410714856.post-31640178162057683622014-07-18T15:08:24.866-04:002014-07-18T15:08:24.866-04:00Yep. It's all just "stuff". Unimport...Yep. It's all just "stuff". Unimportant.Carol Cassarahttp://www.carolcassara.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208706644410714856.post-37243486213274544642014-07-18T13:26:04.673-04:002014-07-18T13:26:04.673-04:00It is good for you to remind us, too, to keep pers...It is good for you to remind us, too, to keep perspective. Sometimes I get so weary, so tired, that the smallest things make me forget what is important. Thank you for this! xoAllisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14131227829646068234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208706644410714856.post-50577127197595857092014-07-18T13:05:27.465-04:002014-07-18T13:05:27.465-04:00Hi, Andrea,
I am so sorry to hear about the death...Hi, Andrea,<br /><br />I am so sorry to hear about the death of your father.<br /><br />Those types of losses do leave a big mark on us, don't they?<br /><br />When we experience what we individually consider one of life's Big Grievances, then the Little Grievances don't seem quite so important any more...<br /><br />General Hospital on YouTube, eh? Wow! I haven't watched that it Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03508292499328554834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208706644410714856.post-68527344813078073622014-07-17T16:48:35.202-04:002014-07-17T16:48:35.202-04:00Andrea, I totally understand this. I lost my siste...Andrea, I totally understand this. I lost my sister a few years ago and it completely changed me as a person. I used to get upset over every little thing but after losing her, all of the little annoyances in life just didn't seem like a big deal.<br /><br />I think once you face true pain, everything else pales in comparison. <br /><br />The pain subsides for the most part although I don'Tracy Gibbhttp://www.lessthanperfectparents.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208706644410714856.post-67163152328187743322014-07-16T21:21:29.696-04:002014-07-16T21:21:29.696-04:00So true. Our perspective does change when real thi...So true. Our perspective does change when real things in the world, bad things remind us of what is important. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12010219478810869457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208706644410714856.post-81811568394042398592014-07-16T19:02:37.980-04:002014-07-16T19:02:37.980-04:00In my opinion, maturity and experiences in life ar...In my opinion, maturity and experiences in life are among the factors affecting one's point of view.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181317406048983893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208706644410714856.post-51517507605791437382014-07-16T16:29:01.124-04:002014-07-16T16:29:01.124-04:00I love your perspective. I'm someone who jumps...I love your perspective. I'm someone who jumps to catastrophizing, and I'm so impressed by your calm. It is so beautiful to watch you use the hard stuff to grow. You inspire me.story girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16876607625116932174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208706644410714856.post-47701261225347258972014-07-16T12:48:09.319-04:002014-07-16T12:48:09.319-04:00As I get older I learn more and more not to sweat ...As I get older I learn more and more not to sweat the small stuff, and even though that seemed big at the time, I am with you, in the grand scheme of things, it was very VERY small! <br /><br />Love this post!<br />Mandee Pogue aka The Kitchen Wifehttp://www.thekitchenwife.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208706644410714856.post-88929807590647052562014-07-16T11:47:20.447-04:002014-07-16T11:47:20.447-04:00Tragedy does have a way of changing our perspectiv...Tragedy does have a way of changing our perspective. I felt the same way when I was struggling with my son's behavior last year. No matter how hard it got I reminded myself that my friend had lost her son that year and she would do anything to but heads with her son again. Not that it wasn't frustrating, it just wasn't as big of a deal after Jessie died. Twingle Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12907505775593685411noreply@blogger.com