Today's theme is inspirational, and it will be, just with an "SS" approach. A long time ago I was inspired by many people, and still is, but the "who" have changed. While before I had a much better opinion of my circle of influence, they have since failed me, and turned out to be selfish and full of excuses.Today, I sat next to a man that I once was very inspired by. He was so selfless towards others [it's not my SO]. He said many things that even my children would have called him on for being so wrong. After the conversation, I started to wonder if he was ever selfless, or has he always been selfish and I just couldn't see?
I am inspired by people who are "selfless." It is difficult to be selfless, because many are only looking out for themselves. This man is blinded by what he thinks is appropriate and from there expects others to see things his way. Even to the point that he too believed his own excuses. I am not talking about being the world savior here, just within the little circle of our influences. I had suspected my respect for this person faded many years ago, and today it was very much confirmed. His excuses were lamed. As if he was saying: "I am who I am, accept me for who I am." You know the last person that I heard this from, is still a loser. That saying is good for people who have mastered the art of humanity, otherwise we all have things we can improve on.Now, besides the inevitable, admirable, worthiness people in this world, my children inspire me, Dustin inspires me in how much he wants to do with his young life, always pushes to better himself. MattLove inspires me to be kind, realistic and honest. To be true to myself no matter what people thinks. Trinity inspires me to be independent, friendly, and courageous.
Those things might not mean very much to many people, but for me it will be wonderful to see how these characteristics mature in these young people.
They are growing and learning each day. They want so much to do the right things, and that is beautiful. They are eager to please and they are so very innocent. Their hearts are pure, their minds not so twisted. They thrive with new ideas and want to learn to better themselves, while some adults are just done trying. I guess that is why I find such inspiration in children, the effort is admirable.
Thanks for stopping by today.
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Great post. My kids inspire me! I am following through the grapevine, so to speak. Please visit me at Moms Own Words. http://www.momsownwords.com.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Children are inspiring. They amaze me. Beautiful flowers. Very nice post.
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteChildren are innocent but they catch up later when they grow up. There are no innocent or "selfless" adults and they can't disappoint you if you don't believe in fairy tales.
I like people who invest a little time in bettering themselves. Life changes constantly, and without the ability to improve oneself is not a good trait in my book!
ReplyDeleteFollowing back! Thanks for coming over and visiting! I really love your flowers!! They are gorgeous! I read some of your posts, they are thoughtful and I like that you are a deep thinker and looking behind what you see on the outside.
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Wendy
Faith's Firm Foundation
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My baby twins inspire me also. Thanks for coming by and following. Im following back!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
@maiaT When children grow up that's when no longer categorized as children. This thought might be the ultimate answer about selflessness.
ReplyDelete@Icy BC We have to try at least, one day at a time. Keep going is a great determination.
ReplyDelete@Wendy Thanks for the sweet compliment. I write from the heart. Sometimes from the brain, either way it's a reflection of who I am.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers and interesting thoughts about being selfless. I guess the best way to inspire selflessness is to be one yourself.
ReplyDeleteParadigm is a great place to be in.
Jesus said to let a child lead us. They are less selfish and more innocent before the world taints them and they become like the individual who sat beside you. Let us encourage our children to remain pure.
ReplyDeleteThanks for following me! I'm here to visit and follow you too from the bloghop. Lovely blog; I'll be back to read more.
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robin
Your thoughts are as beautiful as your photos. While there are people who are close to me that I find inspiring I have also found inspiration in complete strangers. There are some truly selfless people in our world.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated Pink Day. Lovely post.
ReplyDeleteand sometimes it can be very stressful too if you interact with these selfish people that is all about them :( your kids are blessed to have you as their mentor and guide.
ReplyDeleteyour flowers are inspiring indeed. and yes, i do agree with you that selfless people are inspiring. it is a blessing to have a friend who possess this quality. it is priceless.
ReplyDeletepeople should inspire people. being an inspiration to others is a gift that cannot be taken from you. you inspire me through this post. thanks.
ReplyDelete@Lui I wrote a post on paradigm, and I totally agree, it's a great place and it's a place you have a choice to choose. A wonderful word to remember.
ReplyDelete@Judy Sheldon-Walker The thought about the bible and Jesus crossed my mind when I wrote this post Judy. I understand what he meant in by this much more now.
ReplyDelete@SquirrelQueen Absolutely, I want to be inspired by people close to me, I want to surround myself with love ones. Life isn't always perfect, but it's important to keep the basics in check. Thanks for stopping by I did miss your wonderful comments.
ReplyDelete@betchai Good point, I felt a lot of anxiety by such negativity.
ReplyDelete@ruthi I admire selfless people, as such we have many bloggers that blog for charity, as well as people who volunteer their time for charitable work. My aspiration would be to do charitable work - in Viet Nam- when my kids are on their own. Ok- now that it's written, we will see to it that Self Sagacity lives up to it eh?
ReplyDelete@purple Awww...such a sweet thing to say. You know I did try damn hard, while at the same time explain what is not desirable in my book. LOL
ReplyDeleteI think we do receive inspiration from others to do our best but I, also, think it comes internally as well, from values that we incorporate throughout our lives. Of course, having children, who look to us for guidance and example makes us try just a little bit harder at times when we might feel like giving up!
ReplyDelete@RNSANEEven as humans we sometimes fail our beliefs with our behaviors. But the core value should be there. Sometimes we could be judging too harshly?
ReplyDelete@Kristi MaloneyWonderful, I think kids are full of energy, and not so afraid. That is one of the areas that should inspire all of us.
ReplyDelete@BJ RoanChildren are many things, they learn an question as well, and they become one better person every time.
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