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Feb 15, 2010 10:18 AM CST Today's thought..............
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
When all is said and done, willingness is everything.
--Frank D.

Most of us know very well that life doesn't just happen, nor is there any positive growth, unless we are first of all willing.

Sometimes we get confused over the difference between willing and wanting. We don't have to want, let alone enjoy, doing what needs to be done. Not wanting to do something is altogether different from not being willing to do it. As one woman said, "Everything I ever let go of had claw marks all over it." The bottom line is that she did let go no matter how badly she wanted to hang on; she was willing.

Think of the people we most admire, those whose progress seems so speedy compared to ours. They may very well not enjoy going out. They may find it uncomfortable to meet with others or to say kind words when they really want to complain. They may wish they didn't have to make amends to certain people. But druthers aren't the point. The point is that they are willing to do what it takes.

Today, I deepen my willingness to grow and to see the difference between what I want and what I will..
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Feb 15, 2010 12:22 PM CST Today's thought..............
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
Nobody "willing"??confused

OH well...........dunno
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Feb 15, 2010 12:38 PM CST Today's thought..............
redkayak
redkayakredkayakStuart, Florida USA3 Threads 1 Polls 512 Posts
I want a drink and I'm willing to go get it....drinking
I'm all for doing what it takes.....dancing
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Feb 15, 2010 12:56 PM CST Today's thought..............
sassy49senior
sassy49seniorsassy49seniorItty Bitty, Nebraska USA274 Threads 4,632 Posts
I want to be loved, snuggled, etc. and even have that occasional tiff with my significant other. wink

I am willing to age gracefully while waiting. teddybear
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Feb 15, 2010 1:38 PM CST Today's thought..............
jbibiza
jbibizajbibizaCasinos, Valencia Spain94 Threads 4 Polls 4,914 Posts
We both know that I often disagree with your "Thought for the day" but this one I agree with! thumbs up
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Feb 15, 2010 3:25 PM CST Today's thought..............
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
jbibiza: We both know that I often disagree with your "Thought for the day" but this one I agree with!


My dear lady...hug You are not "REQUIRED" to agree with them..wink

We can agree, to disagree..lips
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Feb 15, 2010 3:28 PM CST Today's thought..............
Godsgift
GodsgiftGodsgiftEnnis, Clare Ireland251 Threads 13 Polls 10,040 Posts
When all is said and done there's usually more said than done!conversing
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Feb 15, 2010 3:34 PM CST Today's thought..............
HJFinAZ: When all is said and done, willingness is everything.
--Frank D.

Most of us know very well that life doesn't just happen, nor is there any positive growth, unless we are first of all willing.

Sometimes we get confused over the difference between willing and wanting. We don't have to want, let alone enjoy, doing what needs to be done. Not wanting to do something is altogether different from not being willing to do it. As one woman said, "Everything I ever let go of had claw marks all over it." The bottom line is that she did let go no matter how badly she wanted to hang on; she was willing.

Think of the people we most admire, those whose progress seems so speedy compared to ours. They may very well not enjoy going out. They may find it uncomfortable to meet with others or to say kind words when they really want to complain. They may wish they didn't have to make amends to certain people. But druthers aren't the point. The point is that they are willing to do what it takes.

Today, I deepen my willingness to grow and to see the difference between what I want and what I will..
As in "Willingness Is The Key"?grin
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