tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8253670792921517534.post6329347901201784484..comments2022-11-24T06:42:15.999-05:00Comments on 'Round the Kitchen Table: What are you contributing?Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461281675925684997noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8253670792921517534.post-59229668809851634112009-08-04T08:48:11.484-04:002009-08-04T08:48:11.484-04:00I really enjoy reading your post!!!I really enjoy reading your post!!!Ericahttp://www.mycolombianrecipes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8253670792921517534.post-27671593939777670852009-08-03T16:48:18.939-04:002009-08-03T16:48:18.939-04:00I think sometimes this appears to be very true. Ce...I think sometimes this appears to be very true. Certainly, if you put nothing in, you are not likely to get anything out, unless of course its that $400 MIllion Nigerian Lottery that you mysteriously won (LOL) However, I've seen numerous incidents where life seems to unjustly reward those who, through my mortal eyes, are apparently undeserving. And what of the adage that "No good deed goes unpunished." How many of us have had our good intentions and best efforts thrown back in our faces. <br /><br /> If we accept adage gospel, but life gives us nothing back, do we rightously quit putting in or do we lose our selfworth because because life has determined that our efforts were not worthy of reward. If we give of ourselves solely for the benefit of others than it becomes better to give than to receive and the giving becomes its own reward and we are richly blessed.<br /><br /> In the end, I think it doesn't matter, if we keep trying to do the next right thing and have faith; the outcome will be what Providence intends for us even if it bears out no rational ryhme or reason to our mortal minds.In Search of Lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11141524634025752296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8253670792921517534.post-92197161443134387282009-07-29T12:20:00.548-04:002009-07-29T12:20:00.548-04:00Becca, I've had exactly the same experience wi...Becca, I've had exactly the same experience with "school moms." My daughter started school in a very close-knit community -- 90% of the students lived within walking distance -- we did not. I remember going to the first PTA meeting and feeling like a total outsider because they all knew each other so well, and I lived on the outskirts of town (not that either was good or bad...it was just different). I never connected to that group of mothers -- but looking back, I don't know how hard I tried. I that particular instance, I don't think that they intentionally shut me out -- it was just a result of overwhelming familiarity with each other. The lesson learned for me there was that when you ARE the outsider (like I was) you almost need to go above and beyond -- unless there is a super-sensitive insider who pulls up a chair at the table for you. <br /><br />There was a time when I felt guilty about not doing more for that organization...but in hindsight I don't feel that way. I did what I could for them, and contributed much more of myself to other organizations to which I felt called. I think we contribute the most when we contribute from the heart -- and not out of a sense of obligation. <br /><br />Good luck with your move! What part of the world will you be moving to?Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13461281675925684997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8253670792921517534.post-24138735854941529362009-07-29T11:04:21.212-04:002009-07-29T11:04:21.212-04:00The first thing I thought about was how I hated th...The first thing I thought about was how I hated the people at my daughter's montessori school. I felt like an outsider. I still resent the other parents there. After reading this post & thinking about it; you're right. I really didn't put anything into developing relationships there. I just accepted being an outsider. I think it was/is easier for me to blame them rather than take the risk (of rejection) that comes with reaching out to others. <br />I'm thankful for this post because in 2 weeks we are moving to a different state. This serves as a good reminder to me that this "new start" will be what I decide to make of it.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04957112249432741638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8253670792921517534.post-65194739895238338402009-07-28T17:10:27.519-04:002009-07-28T17:10:27.519-04:00great post i try to be a good mom and sit and play...great post i try to be a good mom and sit and play with my baby i totally agree though lolchow and chatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04225995063075911644noreply@blogger.com