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Dec 4, 2009 7:55 AM CST Today's thought..............
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
To enjoy freedom we have to control ourselves.
--Virginia Woolf

Freedom is a funny thing. In a way, it makes life harder. We are free to do what we want, but every choice makes a difference in our lives. Some choices make us happy, and some bring trouble.

We can make good choices. We can control our actions. We can start by having control in little ways - follow the law, pay the rent, make the bed every day. These choices put order in our lives. Eat right, exercise, and get enough sleep. These choices make us strong enough to live each day to the fullest. These kinds of choices set us free.


Today, I'll be grateful for having some control. I will list five ways I am more free because I can control my actions.
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Dec 4, 2009 7:58 AM CST Today's thought..............
gingerb
gingerbgingerbLetterkenny, Donegal Ireland7 Threads 1 Polls 4,139 Posts
HJFinAZ: To enjoy freedom we have to control ourselves.
--Virginia Woolf

Freedom is a funny thing. In a way, it makes life harder. We are free to do what we want, but every choice makes a difference in our lives. Some choices make us happy, and some bring trouble.

We can make good choices. We can control our actions. We can start by having control in little ways - follow the law, pay the rent, make the bed every day. These choices put order in our lives. Eat right, exercise, and get enough sleep. These choices make us strong enough to live each day to the fullest. These kinds of choices set us free.Today, I'll be grateful for having some control. I will list five ways I am more free because I can control my actions.


Self discipline for two year olds?doh
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Dec 4, 2009 8:06 AM CST Today's thought..............
Big_John
Big_JohnBig_JohnOcean Springs, Mississippi USA19 Threads 9,767 Posts
Once I retired I found life so different when the "man" wasn't controlling most of my time. Luckily I had planned not only for the financial side of retirement, but the 'what I want to do' with my time. Each day there is so much to choose from that I can do. Today I don't know how I ever had time to work.
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Dec 4, 2009 8:09 AM CST Today's thought..............
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
gingerb: Self discipline for two year olds?


Happy to see you are now 5 and have a full understanding..grin

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Dec 4, 2009 8:16 AM CST Today's thought..............
gingerb
gingerbgingerbLetterkenny, Donegal Ireland7 Threads 1 Polls 4,139 Posts
HJFinAZ: Happy to see you are now 5 and have a full understanding..


Glad to see something makes you happyrolling on the floor laughing
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Dec 4, 2009 8:17 AM CST Today's thought..............
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
gingerb: Glad to see something makes you happy


wink


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Dec 4, 2009 8:18 AM CST Today's thought..............
Sundown40
Sundown40Sundown40Houston, Missouri USA4 Threads 1,418 Posts
HJFinAZ: To enjoy freedom we have to control ourselves.
--Virginia Woolf

Freedom is a funny thing. In a way, it makes life harder. We are free to do what we want, but every choice makes a difference in our lives. Some choices make us happy, and some bring trouble.

We can make good choices. We can control our actions. We can start by having control in little ways - follow the law, pay the rent, make the bed every day. These choices put order in our lives. Eat right, exercise, and get enough sleep. These choices make us strong enough to live each day to the fullest. These kinds of choices set us free.Today, I'll be grateful for having some control. I will list five ways I am more free because I can control my actions.



Never really thought about it in that way till now. Have to admit...you're right. Nice post HJ...Thanks! thumbs up hug
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Dec 4, 2009 9:03 AM CST Today's thought..............
sassy49senior
sassy49seniorsassy49seniorItty Bitty, Nebraska USA274 Threads 4,632 Posts
Not sure why, but for some reason I do not like the word control. Although I am ok with my freedom I and I like to have choices so I don't get mired in a pit of woe is me, I have nothing to do, I truly would much rather have a male companion to do these things with. Yes HJ, I know these are not your words but I thought I would add my 2 cents anyway.

Of course I must say my freedom is in the hands of my HIGHER POWER. What I choose to do with that freedom is my choice and believe me I am far from perfect. Have made some wrong choices in my lifetime, but each were a learning experience. teddybear
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