Have you always thought of life as a blessing?

Just looked that up. I am familiar with that.

@Justpeaceandlove: I'm not surprised. It would seem your kind of material.

@sophrai: Not sure if I have a certain kind of material really. I've learned from do many different people from all walks of life. I listen to people and what they have to offer. I'm grateful for the shares. I think everyone on the planet has something to offer.

I like the last part. No one really knows. :)

@Northerner: I wasn't on EP except for the very end when it closed.

@Justpeaceandlove: Everyone has troubles sometime in their life. It is how you deal with it which is the hard part.It is life, and that is how it is.

@Northerner: I agree. I think we should teach our children that they will have trials in life and reassure them that there is west through them. :)

What if you are the decider of what you experience. Granted we may not be aware at first but then when we become aware that were make the choices then you are determining whether you want blessings or cursings. :)

@Justpeaceandlove: I wish it's that simple but having a miserable start in life isn't something you have control over being abused as a young person can imapact your preception of life forever it stays deep inside you i say that from my experiance i resent my father for ruining my life though i moved away i still experiance the impact of what he done he messed me up but oddly enough i do have some peace now and i feel a little better but i still wish i had a better chance at life.

@Lilithsatanramirez: I'm sorry you experienced that. Coming from a dysfunctional family myself I can say for sure that holding resentments only harms the one holding them. Every one in my opinion goes through tough times. Cancer patients think they are going through tougher times and need a little more empathy and attention than others who go through physical or emotional abuse. Rich people think they deserve more respect then not do rich. I could go on and on but you get my point right?

I think we all need to stop separating ourselves from each other and see that life is truly hard at times for everyone who comes to this planet.

In the end realizing that we had no or very little control as children keeps us from carrying the guilt that may gave been laid upon us. We can find ways of overcoming And accepting if we are willing.

I truly hope you see your father as a human being one day and one that probably went through some things he might not ever tell you.

@Wraithorn: I don't know honestly anymore what the truth is about anything. I just try to accept what is and live my life with no regrets.

@Justpeaceandlove: That is probably for the best.

@Wraithorn: well we shall see if it is. ;)

Are you making something you enjoy out of it?

How is it a blessing for you?