Thursday Thoughts

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Hello everyone. I thought I would just share a few of my thoughts this afternoon. It’s been a really busy day here at work and it has reminded me how important it is to do what you love in life. I like the way that Aaron Neville said it in his 1966 hit, Tell it like it is:
“Life is too short to have sorrow
You may be here today and gone tomorrow
You might as well get what you want
So go on and live
Baby go on live”

It would be wise of us to make the best of this ephemeral existence (on earth) given to us by God. We should strive to do all the things most important to us and with all of our might. For me, I will strive to pray with all my might. I will love with all my might. I will hope with all my might and I will live with all my might. I’m not really sure where this road in life will take me, but I know I will not be alone. Enjoy your weekend and accomplish something. Peace~

Comments

NML/Natalie said…
I agree with those words. After being ill a few years ago I realised that I shouldn't take life for granted and live it to the full. I'll do my best to accomplish something as I waddle around this weekend. Have a good one too x
Thursday, April 12, 2007 5:04:00 PM
Rethabile said…
Wish you the same. Thanks for the advice. God knows we need it.
Thursday, April 12, 2007 6:44:00 PM
fizzio brown said…
Life is short, and getting even shorter, we defintely need to make the most of it, according to God's will. Have a great weekend.
Stay blessed.
Thursday, April 12, 2007 8:16:00 PM
Anonymous said…
Stephen, you don't know how much this post did for me. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Friday, April 13, 2007 5:24:00 AM
Fabrizio said…
Ehy, nice post. I'll enjoy the weekend, I promise!

Ciao

Fab
Friday, April 13, 2007 8:13:00 AM
Stephen A. Bess said…
NML-
lol! Waddle very carefully. :)It has been a real joy reading you over the past year or two. Your life literally changed before my eyes (in words). Many blessings~

Rethabile-
Yes indeed. Ke a leboha, ntate. :)

Essequibo-
Thank you and enjoy your weekend. Peace, bro~

Fabrizio-
Now, a weekend in Italy would be very nice. :)Ciao~
Friday, April 13, 2007 8:25:00 AM
Suzan Abrams, email: suzanabrams@live.co.uk said…
You always tell it like it is, Stephen. With pictures and with words. :-)
Friday, April 13, 2007 8:38:00 AM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Susan-
Now, I'm lost for words. Thank you. :)
Friday, April 13, 2007 8:39:00 AM
Crankyputz said…
Love how you pick the most thoughtful lines. I hear these songs everyday, but draw my attention to the meaning I often take for granted.
Friday, April 13, 2007 10:04:00 AM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Crankyputz-
Thank you. Did you click Aarons name? You can hear that song if you do. Have a great weekend. :)
Friday, April 13, 2007 10:09:00 AM
Anonymous said…
Thank you for the reminder. I am afraid I have been taking too much for granted lately. I needed the reminder to be thankful and live to the fullest! I am going to do something worthwile this weekend... not sure what but I will do something.

May God Bless you and your family! Big hugs XXXOOO
Friday, April 13, 2007 10:29:00 AM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Faith-
Thank you. The love is always appreciated and your name always reminds me that I'm never alone. Big hug XXXOOO ;)
Friday, April 13, 2007 10:34:00 AM
Anonymous said…
You are my inspiration, Stephen!

I really, REALLY needed to read this today.

Thank you!
Friday, April 13, 2007 1:31:00 PM
Professor Zero said…
GRACIAS! I will! And I like the picture ... unpaved roads in the country, sweet!
Friday, April 13, 2007 8:07:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
UB-
Thank you! :)

Profzero-
Thank you. That was an interesting day when I took that picture.
Monday, April 16, 2007 10:40:00 AM
neena maiya (guyana gyal) said…
There's so much I want to do, I can't wait for my energy to come back.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 2:38:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Rose-
Thank you. :)

GG-
I understand. I am really looking forward to seeing your work in print.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 2:41:00 PM
black feline said…
inspiring...btw he did a song with Linda Ronstadt rite?
Friday, April 20, 2007 11:03:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
blkfeline-
Yes, he did. I don't remember the name?
Saturday, April 21, 2007 2:40:00 PM
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