Herb G
Member
My recent illness has brought me to a few conclusions.
First of all, I appreciate the kind thoughts I received from the IAP
community.
A few general observations, if I may. In no specific order.
If there are things you want to try in life, try them, by all means.
Get out of the house. Get some fresh air.
Make new friends. Most of my friends didn't make it this far in life.
Rather than sit around moping, I joined online communities like this one and I have made a lot of new friends. I consider everyone here my friend. Virtual friends are better than no friends at all.
You are never too old to learn something new. I learn every day just by reading your posts. Yes, your posts.
Your posts and artwork have a much greater effect than you are aware of. The pens you guys turn are amazing, beautiful and provide inspiration to a lot more people than you know. I am one such person.
It makes me want to try different things when I see the artwork you guys & gals make. Not only pens, but the other things you create are very inspirational.
Art reaches different people on different levels. Some is pleasing to the eye, some reaches the soul. Art transcends class, social status, and all other human made barriers. If it weren't for being a member of this extended family we have here, I think I'd be lost & in a dark place in my life. Thankfully, I have you guys & gals whether you realize it or not.
Be thankful for your abilities. A lot of people do not have your ability to transform a mundane object such as a piece of wood into a beautiful object of art.
Find a new hobby that makes you happy. I always enjoyed woodworking and pen turning has expanded my horizons greatly.
Take a class somewhere. Many communities (in real life) offer free or greatly reduced prices for people who wish to learn new things.
Ask a friend for help if you need it.
Talk to someone who seems lonely. Maybe they just need a shoulder to lean on. We all need help sometimes in our lives.
Take time to be nice to someone who doesn't deserve it. The benefit you receive from it is many fold. Forgive someone who did you wrong.
Love those who dislike you.
Show patience and kindness to those that you disagree with.
And allow others to disagree with you.
Be like a Boy Scout. Do a good deed daily.
I apologize if my post seems sappy, but it helps to express one's feelings, believe me.
Take care, reflect on the day. And thank you to everyone here that helps make someone else's day a little brighter.
First of all, I appreciate the kind thoughts I received from the IAP
community.
A few general observations, if I may. In no specific order.
If there are things you want to try in life, try them, by all means.
Get out of the house. Get some fresh air.
Make new friends. Most of my friends didn't make it this far in life.
Rather than sit around moping, I joined online communities like this one and I have made a lot of new friends. I consider everyone here my friend. Virtual friends are better than no friends at all.
You are never too old to learn something new. I learn every day just by reading your posts. Yes, your posts.
Your posts and artwork have a much greater effect than you are aware of. The pens you guys turn are amazing, beautiful and provide inspiration to a lot more people than you know. I am one such person.
It makes me want to try different things when I see the artwork you guys & gals make. Not only pens, but the other things you create are very inspirational.
Art reaches different people on different levels. Some is pleasing to the eye, some reaches the soul. Art transcends class, social status, and all other human made barriers. If it weren't for being a member of this extended family we have here, I think I'd be lost & in a dark place in my life. Thankfully, I have you guys & gals whether you realize it or not.
Be thankful for your abilities. A lot of people do not have your ability to transform a mundane object such as a piece of wood into a beautiful object of art.
Find a new hobby that makes you happy. I always enjoyed woodworking and pen turning has expanded my horizons greatly.
Take a class somewhere. Many communities (in real life) offer free or greatly reduced prices for people who wish to learn new things.
Ask a friend for help if you need it.
Talk to someone who seems lonely. Maybe they just need a shoulder to lean on. We all need help sometimes in our lives.
Take time to be nice to someone who doesn't deserve it. The benefit you receive from it is many fold. Forgive someone who did you wrong.
Love those who dislike you.
Show patience and kindness to those that you disagree with.
And allow others to disagree with you.
Be like a Boy Scout. Do a good deed daily.
I apologize if my post seems sappy, but it helps to express one's feelings, believe me.
Take care, reflect on the day. And thank you to everyone here that helps make someone else's day a little brighter.
