Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Mom

High road
Despite
The low blow
The ego
Takes a bruising 
When you reform
Your way of thinking
Every action
Does not
Require
Reaction

Disappointment is inevitable. Of that I am sure. I’m having to reframe the situation. Every setback brings an opportunity to find the reward meant for me. Slapping on the band-aid and commencing in a forward direction. Practice what you preach, girl. Live it out. Climb the mountain, swim the lap, find your footing. The world is my oyster. Mom always says there’s more than one way to achieve the goal. Pivot, don’t despair. Each day I have to remember this. Live it out, once again, I say. 

Best advice, Mom ever gave?

33 comments:

  1. I agree every action does not need a reaction and your Moms advice is good -we know these things!
    Carol x

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  2. I like the idea of remembering to pivot and not to despair.
    There is some pivoting going on....

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  3. Dearest Regine,
    Love the expression of 'Pivot, don't despair!'
    Great writing and oh so true and all of us find out one way or another that this is LIFE.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  4. I think I am going to make Pivot don't despair my mantra.

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  5. Oh gosh. I would have to think about that. My mom gives me the best advice.

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  6. Your mother was right. Quite often, mothers are! I sure miss mine.

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  7. You mom is spot on. There are many paths to the same location.

    Have a fabulous day, Regine. ♥

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  8. Somehow moms really do give the best advice! To keep it light my mom says always take a jacket!

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  9. Mom always told me if you have nothing nice to say, then say nothing at all. Best advice I've ever had!

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  10. Wonderful thoughts and good teaching. Your mother was a wise woman.

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  11. My mom used to say, "The grass isn't always greener on the other side"

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  12. My Mom always said, "This too shall pass." She was right. Now I find myself saying it to my kids.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  13. Moms are always quite of us (kids). Your mom was very true.

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  14. My mum was always positive for me and now it's my turn to be as positive as I can for her at her later years.

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  15. Your mom is wise. The best advice my mom ever gave me was to Trust in Jesus.

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  16. My mother-in-law was always the one who gave me the best advice. I always liked the one...
    Where there is a will there is a way!

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  17. so true, we have to be able to go with the flow, change as things change and find a way to deal with things that come our way and still try to stay positive :)

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  18. Thanks to your Mom and mine. Mom used the old standby sayings but was a real model of someone to be like. Never angry and always helpful and encouraging. We could do no wrong in her eyes. Hugs.

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  19. TRUE so much of a huge blow in my life this week and coping is not easy....I try to find solace in my faith and prayer and reading your words, helps...xxx

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  20. Moms are always wise!

    Sending you positive vibes, R!

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  21. Very smart words from your Mom, Regine. Give her a hug. I miss my Mom dearly.

    ~Sheri

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  22. Oh, such a great mom! It's tough for both of you. Embrace the situation.

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  23. Moms often give good advice :)

    All the best Jan

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  24. You mum is so right, I like that advice :-D

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  25. Mom's are often amazing. She's given you good advice. Have a great Thursday my friend. hugs-Erika

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  26. Tremendous advice - as we say here, 'there's more than one way to skin a cat'... love your use of words in this offering Regine.
    Stay safe
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  27. Yes, there is often more than one way to achieve a goal.

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