Loyalty

I read a quote on Pinterest that grabbed my attention. Respect is earned. Honesty is Appreciated. Trust is gained. Loyalty is Returned. Loyalty. Something which I consider to have and to be -- loyal. This week felt like in many parts of my life--those who I considered loyal were not. Interesting though that sometimes people who you least expect to be loyal, become so out of pure circumstances and sometimes, for their own interest. So maybe this isn't the true description of loyalty--maybe it's convenience or fear that drives people to betray someone else's trust.

This week also reminded of when I am at my best. On the recovery after a blow to my psyche or my morale. It's that instant that you realize you have to get up, that self pity is not an option, that there is hope, and that honestly: life is GOOD, by God, life is sooo Good! Even when it's bad, there's almost always hope. In my life, I'm lucky enough to be blessed with many wonderful people and with good health. So all the other things, are really trivial and hopefully in the end a reminder to me that I have been dealt a very easy hand in life. Today I went running, and it felt good. Getting up at 6:30 to run felt good. It's the hard work and knowing that you are doing hard work and capable of it that feels good. So today, I am so happy. Happy to be at a place where I realize how good life is. How the trials and tribulations in life are really a sign from God to appreciate the great moments, the wonderful people, the beauty of nature--these were all giving to us by God to inspire us and to give us hope.

Today, I'm grateful for that 6:30 am run and for a husband who watched the kids while I took time for myself. Tomorrow when I'm running with the children, I'll be grateful that I have a stroller that can push them and two healthy kids that I can take running with me. I'm grateful that I have time to write this, from the comfort of my home. I'm thankful for the two hours of silence while the baby sleeps. I'm thankful for my mid-afternoon cup of decaf. Out of that realization also comes another one. That I have to give back, that I have to be more charitable. There are others that are not as fortunate and that is where the time should go to. And also, that I may not get a thanks everytime. And that those acts of charity have to be done as selflessly as possible. Every day I hope that I can remember this and that I can put my energy in the right things.