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by jord on August 15th, 2007

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What do you think about the quote "Dont be sad that its over, be glad that it happened?"

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  • by An Educated Optimist on August 20th, 2007

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    I think it's a wonderful reminder of the fact that our outlook on life is our decision. Yes, sometimes it is necessary to grieve, but to let sadness consume our life is a mistake. Every blessing in life should be enjoyed, and should leave good memories as well. I think of when a child doesn't want to leave somewhere fun, like Chuck E Cheese. You've taken the child there, had a wonderful time, and then when it's time to go, the child throws a fit. What is your inclination? If you're like most people, you say something like, "If it's going to make you this sad to leave, we just won't come anymore." I think it's the same thing -- we should enjoy a good experience while we have it, and accept when it is gone. The absence of someone or something shouldn't take away the joy we had.

    Gee, that was verbose.

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    • Now that I am an old girl, I think it best to not give a young child 'power' of choice, they are too young to understand. My inclination would be to ask them a better question that gives them back their own responsibility of behavior?

      • 'We can appreciate what a great time you have had here and don't want to leave. Would you like to stay another fifteen minutes or a half hour? We can agree, then, that you will leave without carrying on like you were because you have made your own choice.' [ When necessary you might add: 'If you act up again, then YOU can also decide what the consequences are (nee punishment: no treats like tv or something they 'like') for not keeping your word].

      • What a wonderful time you have had! I really love how you enjoy yourself, it made all of us very happy for you, especially since you were so sharing of this wonderful event. How much longer would you prefer to stay?

      • Or, that old reliable: 'We ARE leaving ...' AND DO IT!' HA! They will follow!

      M Moon

      by M Moon on August 21st, 2007

    • This is incorrect on my part: it was an answer to a DIFFERENT question!!! Sorry, just skip it please!

      M Moon

      by M Moon on August 21st, 2007

    • Your comment was great An Educated Optimist's and I am glad you posted it. I bet it made more than one reader think a bit about their life and choices.

      Wynper

      by Wynper on October 4th, 2010

    • Jeez, your comment was totally unexpected~thanks!!

      M Moon

      by M Moon on October 6th, 2010

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