(March 6, 2018 at 6:42 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: There is a particular quote that speaks to me regarding the purpose of life and helps me stay focused on what I believe is most important:
"A society built around the individual, rather than the family, will petrify into unspeakable emptiness.
We are not made to be a collection of individuals running around chasing our own cravings. We are made for family, and for fellowship; for sacrifice and generosity; for love.
Love doesn’t come from that third book you wanted to write, or the award you wanted to win, or the partnership you sought. None of that will come visit you when you are old and lonely, or sick and dying. All the stuff you chased down and hoarded into your little box will turn to dust before your eyes, and you’ll have only the souls you loved and gave your life for." - Jennifer Hardltline
Now I know you are a fraud.
You cant fool a former Catholic. Now I really hate you........ "None of that will come to visit you when you are old, lonely or sick and dying."
Sooooo true!!!!!!!!!
In all seriousness, when I was young, my parents, especially my Mom were obsessed with image. In my Mom's old age that went away. I still understand why she tried what she tried when I was young, it simply didn't work on me because we were different personalities. But since I moved down here to take care of here, she let go of the script thinking and saw me for me.
It is true, "You can't take it with you."
