In my post ‘Good‘, I concluded with the following –
I honestly feel many people don’t want to hear how others truly feel. I think out of courtesy to others we ask; especially those that are dealing with a physical illness.
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If I were to respond to the question differently and say “I feel very bad today, my body hurts and my bladder is burning and I am very tired.”, what would the response be? I do not really know. I doubt I would receive the same response as I do when responding with ‘I am good!”
Am I being sarcastic? Well maybe I am – I will continue to tell people I am good. Except here on my blog, and you truly know the way I feel.
And I appreciate those that read and respond to how I truly feel.
In today’s post, I conclude with the following –
And I appreciate those that read and respond to how I truly feel.
And I appreciate those that read.
And I appreciate those that respond.
And I appreciate those that ‘Like’.
It is okay to ‘Like’ when reading something you do not like.
I read blog posts from others that are dealing with something unpleasant and I ‘Like’ their post to let them know I read it. I appreciate them taking the time to write their feelings and emotions and sharing it with others. I hope others appreciate me taking the time to write my feelings and emotions and sharing with them.
Life is not always roses, there are thorns that prick us and cause pain and blood and discomfort. Once the pain and blood and discomfort are over, healing takes place.
‘Like’ the thorns as much as you like the roses – I am okay with that – I need it right now – I admit to my need for acceptance – At times I am weak.
The ending lyrics to the song ‘The Rose’ –
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When the night has been too lonely
and the road has been too long
And you think that love is only
for the lucky and the strong
Just remember in the winter
far beneath the bitter snow
Lies the seed that with the sun’s love,
In the spring becomes the rose
At this time in my life, I have thorns. I know in the future there will be a rose; not just one, but many roses because that is what I am choosing. And you, your support, your friendship helps me and brings me strength. So my friends, ‘Like’ the thorns because there is a bouquet of roses to follow.
Perhaps we appreciate the rose all the more because we know of the thorns and what we have to overcome to enjoy its great beauty.
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Yes, a wonderful way to look at it Sarah. Thank you for stopping by today, hope Monday is good to you. 🙂
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Great post. Roses and thorn come together. Much like life. Have a good one.
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Thank you very much, I always appreciate your feedback! I hope you have a good one as well my friend! 🙂
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Thanks
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Roses have thorns…and they are still beautiful. The bad times help us appreciate the good ones all the more – that, indeed, is life.
Great post.
🙂
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Yes, I absolutely agree and thank you for your kind comment. Happy day my friend. 🙂
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Terry, I appreciate you. I appreciate every post. I appreciate you taking time to write about your life, your feelings, the good, and the bad. Not many people have that courage to put it all out there. You are a man in a million, and I am so grateful for your friendship. I will ‘like’ the thorns and I will ‘like’ the roses 🙂 Wishing you a beautiful bouquet of roses soon. 🙂
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Aww, thank you Lynne, I mean it when I write the words about you and your kindness toward me. I appreciate you very much and yes I am looking down the road a little ways for the beautiful bouquet of roses. Happy day my friend – you are special. 🙂
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Thank you my friend – you are special too. 🙂
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Hi Terry, I think it is okay to say to people that you feel okay or so-so. Sometimes people are genuinely concerned about how you are feeling but they probably don’t want to know all the details because then they wouldn’t know what to do with the information. Keep feeling positive.
K x
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Thank you Kerry, always appreciate your comments. 🙂
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Hugs and fairy dust!
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Terry, I hope each day finds you full of hope and faith! you said it best sometimes there are thorns! Much love sweetie xxxxxx
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Thank you Lynn, you are special and I am very lucky to know you. Have a happy day my friend. 🙂
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I appreciate you too, Terry. Looking forward to spring and the bouquet of roses to come. Xoxo
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Thank you Paula, me too! Hope your week is going well for you. 🙂
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Great post! Good to hear from you Terry on your blog.
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Thanks you dear, I appreciate your comment. I hope your week is going well for you. 🙂
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Well…some days are good (roses) and some days are bad (thorns) – you can’t appreciate the one without the other…May you be blessed with bunches of beautiful roses at the end of your bad days 🙂
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Yes, I agree Linda beautiful roses at the end of the bad days. Happy day to you. 🙂
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So wonderfully written, Terry – and thank you for writing about this: this is exactly what troubles me sometimes, “liking” things that I don´t really like. And I can´t wait for that beautiful bouquet of roses for you to come!!!
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Thanks Sarah – I appreciate you – roses are coming soon, I promise! 🙂
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Only a few more weeks, Terry! Then those roses are going to blossom splendidly! 🙂
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I love the song The Rose as well and I find strength from its beautiful lyrics. I can remember a few times putting on Bette Midler’s version and turning up the volume so that it felt as if I was alone in a concert hall with her singing it. It was great and helped a lot. Sometimes it’s odd little things that help in stressful times. 🙂
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Yes, I agree and that is the same for.me. Some songs bring me comfort and are very therapeutic for me. I appreciate you Amanda. 🙂
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