Comments on: Beautiful Words Quote: A New Ending

By: Jessica Dockter

Jessica Dockter — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:42:55 +0000

This is such a wonderful thought. I love being reminded of things like this & looking forward in such a positive & optimistic way. Thank you, I will read it often!!

Jessica

http://www.leedesign.org

By: Cherie

Cherie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:26:12 +0000

Suzanne,

Yes, exactly! I’m so glad you commented on this because I love what you just said about making the same mistakes over and over. Hey, sometimes it takes us longer to learn the lesson, but it still doesn’t mean our mistakes define us.

By: Suzanne Lieurance

Suzanne Lieurance — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:02:42 +0000

Hi, Cherie,

I think that since we know our past has helped make us the person we are right now, we tend to think we MUST keep making the same mistakes over and over again so we won’t be able to create a “new ending.” But that isn’t the truth. It’s never too late to learn from our mistakes and STOP making the same ones!

Thanks for the reminder!

By: Cherie

Cherie — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:14:02 +0000

Barbara,

You’re kidding? What a coincidence! We are in the Milwaukee area. Your book (and purpose) sounds wonderful. YES, it is pretty cool.

By: Barbara Techel

Barbara Techel — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:26:21 +0000

This is soooo beautiful, Cherie… gave me goosebumps and brought tears to my eyes. I can very much relate to moving forward after a tough situation… and finding my purpose. I happened to learn this all from a dog. Pretty cool, I think.
I think if we need to instill in our children that challenges are stepping stones to learning and growing, not something to feel bad about or to feel as if we are being punished. Teaching kids to be positive and realize they always have a choice, is something I am passionate about… which took me 40 years to learn! ha!
I love your blog! Where in WI do you live? I am from WI also… exactly one hour south of Green Bay and one hour north of Milwaukee.

Barbara Techel
Award winning author of the Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog Book Series
My passion is bringing a positive face and voice to animals with disabilities
Frankie is Official Mascot for National Disabled Pets Day and
Wisconsin Pet Hall of Fame Companion Dog
http://www.joyfulpaws.com
http://www.frankiethewalknrolldog.blogspot.com

By: Cherie

Cherie — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:31:35 +0000

Charlotte,

Great point! I liked what you said about “conflict is what makes a great story.” So true. As writers we know that in practice, but sometimes wish we could slide over the pain in our personal life. But the reality is that we are much more interested because we’re real and deal with hardships.

By: Charlotte Rains Dixon

Charlotte Rains Dixon — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:45:51 +0000

We’d all be really boring–and probably bored–without our mistakes and hardships. Conflict is what makes a great story, and it is probably also what makes a great life. The opportunity and ability to overcome hardships and triumph is one of the best things about being human.