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"I Believe in you!"
A message of Hope...stories from the
road.
By Bob Perks
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Hello, my Friend!
It's mid week already and I'm just getting started.
That's okay.
I've got the rest of my life to get
somewhere.
Make it a new beginning wherever you are.
My best to you,
Bob and Marianne
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Perks Pearl of Wisdom
"The last great frontier still waiting to be conquered is
the
journey within." Bob Perks
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Appreciate what I do?
Here's how you can help me:
This link will take you to my web page for more
information,
shopping, and ways you can help.
I humbly thank you in advance...
Love always and all ways,
Bob and Marianne
Perks ********************************************
All stories copyright 2007 Bob Perks
Today's message:
"In reality"
By Bob Perks You'll not get me into an argument about religion or politics. No one ever wins. If I am to reach someone I want to influence them by my
gentle nudging and by
the life I live. I have discovered that arguing only
creates distance.
Frankly, the differences of opinion in both those areas excites me. I celebrate our differences.
What I try to focus on is where we are connected. For me the most difficult thing to define is "reality." I just had a long conversation with a friend about his perception of his life. His reality seemed dim, dark and doomed for destruction. As
hard as I tried, I could
not see his life that way. He fought with me and was angry
because I could not
validate his demise.
Everyday I receive messages from people who have locked themselves in a cell limited only by their perceptions.
When I had my radio show a few years ago, a young man called to say, "You make me sick!" He went on to criticize my Pollyanna views of
the world and life itself. I never
got upset with him and continued to praise him for taking
a stand like this. "No
matter what you say, or how you view me, I still will see
the hope I have for you
and a happy life if you want it bad enough." After a few
minutes speaking he
suddenly said, "I've got to go."
"Please don't leave, yet!" I replied. "No, I have to. I'm beginning to like you." So I have asked myself this question, "What is my reality?" Here is what I've decided. Reality is how I choose to see my world, not an image dictated by others. There once was a time when I saw my life as never meeting expectations. I wasn't young enough, slim enough, tall enough or smart enough. I
didn't have the right car,
clothes, house, income, attitude or career. I wasn't
raised in the right community, I
didn't hang around with the right people, have the right
ethnic heritage, nor go to the
right school. I was foolish enough to believe this was
reality.
Reality was, I was a failure, an odd ball, an outcast. Then one day I felt this gentle nudging. I can't quite pinpoint the event or moment. Was it created in loss or was it realized in a moment of
joy?
But I began to see through the barriers of the world and there, just beyond them, I discovered "Hope."
Here is what is real in my world today. The warmth of my wife lying next to me at night giving me a sense of security and reminding me of love.
The sound of my children's voices confirming that all
is well with them and knowing
that they are my greatest contribution to the
world.
My dogs wagging their tails when I come home...they
are happy to see me.
Some times the only ones.
The velvet touch of a rose petal between my fingers and
the sweet smell it leaves
behind reminds me that the finest things presented to all
my human senses, are
not manufactured but created by God.
The brightness of the sun rise cries out "Celebrate! You
are born again into a new day."
The gentle touch of a stranger's hand when first we say
hello and connect palm to
palm. Considered a ritual, a formality by some, I find it
a moment of connection on a spiritual
level.
The sounds of life carried by the wind; the cries of a
hawk, the waves crashing on
the shore, the chatter of an anxious squirrel, and the
bells on a distant ice cream truck
carrying with it the sweet cream treats of childhood
memories.
The tears I shed for someone's pain.
The smell of fresh cut grass.
Laughter.
The wisdom of someone older than I.
The wisdom of an innocent child.
The taste of mashed potatoes and melted
butter.
The smell of a turkey roasting in my oven producing
instant flashbacks of family gathered
around in celebration of life.
The sound.."You have mail!" on my
computer.
The words, "Thank you!" "My friend" "Love" and
"Hope"
Watching commercials about fast cars, designer clothes,
being thin, being young, being
wealthy and knowing they aren't as important as being
happy with who I am...in reality!
"I believe in You!" Bob Perks "I believe in you!"
Bob
I encourage you to share my stories but I do ask
that you keep my name and
contact information with my work.
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Comments:
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please write to "2 believe @ comcast .net"
(spaces were placed between words in email
address for security)
"I Wish You enough!"
© 2001 Bob Perks I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more. I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive. I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger. I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting. I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess. I wish you enough "Hello's" to get you through the final "Goodbye." |
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