Every situation or person is placed on our paths with a purpose. It may be to strengthen you, offer you an opportunity to resolve or forgive the past, give you an idea in the spare of the moment which could be life-changing, love you for who you are... and on and on. Concentrate on making your life purpose, your goal... Peace and Happiness. Bring on your own joy; live a life of satisfaction and fulfilment. It's not that difficult, I promise. At least... Try!
I went to my second fencing lesson last week with a different attitude.
'This is gonna be good.'
'I'll concentrate on having fun, no need to conquer. Learn technic and enjoy!' The only way forward.
And as it turned out, I did enjoy my class. Julianna the teacher asked if I had been practicing at home!
Sure... Not! Nevertheless, I am grateful she insisted that I join.
It is all about one's attitude. Having said that... There is a, however!
What is loyalty? In this modern age, the good old values of human behaviour are fast being replaced by greed, more than ever. It is easy to meet people and want to believe they come from a good place within. However, there are always those who are opportunists. They will be your friend when it suits them, only to sell that friendship at a drop of a hat to the next possible buyer. As though, the rules of the jungle have reversed. Animals are getting tamed and as for us humans... the law of the jungle rules! I guess we are animals after all.
Money talks amongst most. It gives power and boosts the ego of those who constantly have a need to prove themselves to others. I have no agenda against wealth. Nor against capitalism. Some of the most giving and generous people are amongst those well-to-do people. What I am getting at, is Respect with a capital R.
You know how it is, when you need a message, it comes to you through a page in a book or the words of a song? We went to Supperclub again on Friday with Connor and a dear friend we met through him; Shane. Shane had been away, on a long hike, visiting an orphanage in the Everest base camp.
"Can't wait to hear about your trip," I said impatiently.
"It was definitely enjoyable. The trek was challenging both physically and mentally and I did suffer from altitude sickness. But seeing the smile on those young faces, was most rewarding." Answered Shane very modestly.
"That's why they chew those coca leaves in South America." Hala continued: "They brought us coca tea as soon as we sat to rest while trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. It helped me immensely with the altitude."
Life is not all about taking, we have to give something back.
Well done to you Shane.
We spent a pleasurable evening dancing and I kept bumping into friends unexpectedly. It was like having a party 'chez moi'! A big thanks to dear Jeremy who makes me feel so at home there.
Now to get back to my point... As the last song to end the evening, the DJ played Aretha Franklin's song; respect. 'All I want is a little respect'. Due to its popularity, in the 1970s, Franklin's version of the song came to exemplify the feminist movement.
It is easy to wrong others for our shortcomings. But before you judge, gossip or make someone wrong, stop for a moment and think whether you yourself have not acted in a similar way, given the chance at some stage in your life? I got judged recently by a friend who made me wrong for something she does constantly... A very personal matter which is of no hurt to anyone, it puzzled and upset me. Then came on the song... 'Respect' and that is all I am asking... Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. It's all about Respect. Especially to our elders.
Saturday was fireworks at Battersea Park to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night which is an annual celebration held primarily around 5 November in Great Britain. A group of us gathered to watch the display across the Thames with thousands of spectators lining up all along. The traffic was at a standstill and the fireworks were splendid. Watching it always makes me feel like a happy child.
We came home for a rest before Hala and I headed to meet up with old and new friends, yet again, at our favourite club. What a special night with Luciano; the fabulous DJ blowing our minds with his music. The house DJs Terry Francis and Craig Richard were outstanding too. Oh, what a night!
Angel, my mum and Hala were leaving on Sunday. I don't like saying goodbyes. We have spent a very precious time together.
It pays off to try and work out any family issues. It is my biggest reward in life, to be close to 'loved' ones.
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