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Memnoch · 03-26-2001, 08:41 PM

Ryan, you sound like you've really thought this through. I want you to remember one thing though: life is what we make of it. There are ups and downs, peaks and troughs, ecstasy and agony. Believe me I've gone through it all. I used to ask myself, back when I was your age (10 years ago!) if it was worth it all. Now I look back at those highs and lows and think, would I have preferred a life that was average? With no lows, but also no highs? No despair, but no euphoria? I think not!

I'm glad that this board and this community has made an impact in your life; I've been very pleasantly surprised to see the change in you from when I first met you here the first time the old board crashed. You're right, I was still lordkymil then and there was just the two of us on the board! I've read through your posts (even if I haven't commented on all of them) and I've seen you grow and mature in the last four months. I have complete faith in your ability to take charge of your life, to eliminate negativity, and to pursue happiness. That, my friend, is what life is all about! Life is what happens to us every day, when we make plans for this and that, some things happen, some don't, we are shocked, surprised, pleased, disappointed, CONTENT. It's this incredible kaleidoscope of experiences, joys, sorrows, setbacks, and triumphs. Remember this too: today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.

I'm posting a story that I want you to read, but before that I wanted to say that you'll always be a part of us, no matter wherever you are, whatever you do, or how often you drop in, because YOU touched OUR lives. I know you'll be back - because a part of you will always be here. Never underestimate the power of the human spirit. Ingat ka, pare.

Story for Ryan

Once upon a time there was a farmer who had an old mule. The mule fell
Into a deep dry well and began to cry loudly. Hearing his mule cry, the
farmer came over and assessed the situation. The well was deep and the
mule
was heavy. He knew it would be difficult, if not impossible, to lift the
animal out.

Because the mule was old and the well was dry, the farmer decided to
bury
the animal in the well. In this way he could solve two problems: put the
old mule out of his misery and have his well filled.
He called upon his neighbors to help him and they agreed to help. To
work
they went. Shovel full of dirt after shovel full of dirt began to fall
on
the mule's back. He became hysterical. Then all of a sudden an idea came
to the mule. Each time they would throw a shovel full of dirt on his
back he
could shake it off and step up. Shovel full after shovel full, the mule
would shake it off and step up. Now exhausted and dirty, but quite
alive,
the mule stepped over the top of the well and walked through the crowd.

A great attitude. A great way to approach life. Shake it off and step
up.
Too often we hold on to what has happened to us. We hold on to it for a
week, a month, even years. We cannot shake it loose from our memory. It
eats away at us and steals our joy, happiness and peace
of mind. The past hurt can create feelings of bitterness, resentment,
anger and revenge.

Whatever it is: a rude comment, a past mistake, being ignored, we can
Stew over it all week. It occupies us all the time. Too often we nurse
hurts, we keep them alive inside and go over them time and time again;
not
only stewing from them, but now chewing them over and over until it gets
us sick. Too often we rehearse hurts, tell everyone what
has happened to us. The cure is to accept what has happened, try to make
sense out of it, learn from it, then shake it off and step up. When you
let it go you feel free and you are no longer buried in the well.

Once you are on your feet again you can take some action. You decide
Where you want to grow in life, the direction you want your life to
take.
You decide whether you will allow the hurt to make you a bitter or a
better person. Learn from it. Emerge stronger.
THAT'S LIFE!

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Memnoch - Custodian of the Order of the Holy Flame

[This message has been edited by Memnoch (edited 03-29-2001).]

03-26-2001, 08:41 PM	#7
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	Ryan, you sound like you've really thought this through. I want you to remember one thing though: life is what we make of it. There are ups and downs, peaks and troughs, ecstasy and agony. Believe me I've gone through it all. I used to ask myself, back when I was your age (10 years ago!) if it was worth it all. Now I look back at those highs and lows and think, would I have preferred a life that was average? With no lows, but also no highs? No despair, but no euphoria? I think not! I'm glad that this board and this community has made an impact in your life; I've been very pleasantly surprised to see the change in you from when I first met you here the first time the old board crashed. You're right, I was still lordkymil then and there was just the two of us on the board! I've read through your posts (even if I haven't commented on all of them) and I've seen you grow and mature in the last four months. I have complete faith in your ability to take charge of your life, to eliminate negativity, and to pursue happiness. That, my friend, is what life is all about! Life is what happens to us every day, when we make plans for this and that, some things happen, some don't, we are shocked, surprised, pleased, disappointed, CONTENT. It's this incredible kaleidoscope of experiences, joys, sorrows, setbacks, and triumphs. Remember this too: today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday. I'm posting a story that I want you to read, but before that I wanted to say that you'll always be a part of us, no matter wherever you are, whatever you do, or how often you drop in, because YOU touched OUR lives. I know you'll be back - because a part of you will always be here. Never underestimate the power of the human spirit. Ingat ka, pare. Story for Ryan Once upon a time there was a farmer who had an old mule. The mule fell Into a deep dry well and began to cry loudly. Hearing his mule cry, the farmer came over and assessed the situation. The well was deep and the mule was heavy. He knew it would be difficult, if not impossible, to lift the animal out. Because the mule was old and the well was dry, the farmer decided to bury the animal in the well. In this way he could solve two problems: put the old mule out of his misery and have his well filled. He called upon his neighbors to help him and they agreed to help. To work they went. Shovel full of dirt after shovel full of dirt began to fall on the mule's back. He became hysterical. Then all of a sudden an idea came to the mule. Each time they would throw a shovel full of dirt on his back he could shake it off and step up. Shovel full after shovel full, the mule would shake it off and step up. Now exhausted and dirty, but quite alive, the mule stepped over the top of the well and walked through the crowd. A great attitude. A great way to approach life. Shake it off and step up. Too often we hold on to what has happened to us. We hold on to it for a week, a month, even years. We cannot shake it loose from our memory. It eats away at us and steals our joy, happiness and peace of mind. The past hurt can create feelings of bitterness, resentment, anger and revenge. Whatever it is: a rude comment, a past mistake, being ignored, we can Stew over it all week. It occupies us all the time. Too often we nurse hurts, we keep them alive inside and go over them time and time again; not only stewing from them, but now chewing them over and over until it gets us sick. Too often we rehearse hurts, tell everyone what has happened to us. The cure is to accept what has happened, try to make sense out of it, learn from it, then shake it off and step up. When you let it go you feel free and you are no longer buried in the well. Once you are on your feet again you can take some action. You decide Where you want to grow in life, the direction you want your life to take. You decide whether you will allow the hurt to make you a bitter or a better person. Learn from it. Emerge stronger. THAT'S LIFE! ------------------ Memnoch - Custodian of the Order of the Holy Flame [This message has been edited by Memnoch (edited 03-29-2001).]