As a child most of us are told to play well with friends, be nice with our sisters or brothers. Be fair with how we treat others. So we grow up and are “nice” to others and try to be fair, but then we begin to discover (some sooner than others) that “life isn’t fair“. Some discover this rather brutally, others find it out in the bits and pieces of life’s experiences that turn out poorly or less than we might have wanted.
Life comes at us, many days fast and hard. Can barely catch our breath trying to keep up with everything that goes on … and emotionally, there are those days we think we can just barely hold on.
So where does it leave us? Life isn’t fair but … (we get to finish the sentence)!
You and I are the ones who still have the power within us to be fair. Beginning with ourselves. We are human beings living in a rich climate of evolving changes and developments. Lots of emotions out there too.
My thought for today. It is a very good thing to have loving and honorable values. Treat others well. Know that there will be better days ahead. Believe in something (it makes a big difference for you and those around you). Love, care, and reach out (and yes this does makes you vulnerable and open to pain, hurt and disappointment – so you’re going to have to toughen up!)
But … bottom line …
“Even though life isn’t fair, you can be – and sometimes that makes all the difference in the world – for you and … someone else!”~ Penny L. Howe, 2013
The Why About This 
one must define what is important to oneself–and then live that definition. Hopefully, that definition is a good one…
Beautifully said Penny and I agree wholeheartedly. Much love to you. 🙂
Love you LuAnn! 🙂
Yeah, Penny, and have a lovely weekend 🙂
When we were young and Mom and Dad looked after us life was so much more simple… as I’ve aged on I have seen so many changes that life has become unfair in a way that nobody seems to have taken notice of… our explosive technological development has made life unfair…
As youngsters one was good to the neighbour because you were told to be, today do the young even know the kids that live next door, as extra homework, TV, iPads, smartphones etc take up more of their time than ever ours, Hell we never even thought of such things… now this I think has made the newer generations less conscious of what is fair and what isn’t and interaction between people has become even less… so do we know now how to be fair to others or for that matter to accept that life isn’t fair and some due to circumstances have the unfair portion…??? Just a thought…
Your points are all valid Bulldog. I stay hopeful because I believe in the “the pendulum” rule. Life will swing so far and then come back around again. My daughter home school’s in fact it’s very popular in this community which is interesting because many of the homeschooling moms are also public school teachers (which tells you something right there) and the kids here have other social activities as well so they do stay balanced along with their internet (some is education) and game playing etc. But it’s a new world, so it’s going to be interesting as to how it all shapes out my friend! xx
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My friends, it’s what it’s all about– ATTITUDE and COMPASSION.
It can be challenging at times, finding out just how random life can be — but your attitude is the one that will help one weather those times with grace and joy. kudos.
Hi, thanks, a day at a time, and I great appreciate your compliment. Thank you again!
Your quote sums it up nicely!
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True words Penny!
Even if we can care and help just a few, it will be enough if we all do it.
Lots of love to you
Thank you, I agree if we each cared for just a few it would cover the whole planet with love, how cool would that be! xo
Good morning Penny,
It is the most beautiful Saturday morning in eastern Australia sun shining and birds singing.
At moments like this the expression ‘life isn’t fair’ does seem superfluous when I take in the magnificence of my morning. But I agree we can do our bit at times of seeming unfairness to do our best to address an unfairness as best we can. Have a good weekend.
Hi Michael, your morning sounds wonderful! I hope your weekend is being a great one for you too! Thank you my friend! xx
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Exactly: we get to finish that sentence and being fair ourselves is a good start!
Thank you, sweet Penny!
Happy weekend, my friend.
Hugs
🙂 xxxxx
Hello again, I’ve caught up now Marina and you should be waking up, okay maybe not, I hope you get to sleep in this morning dear friend, I will have a very good weekend, and you promise me you guys aren’t going to be working but relaxing and enjoying also! 🙂 xoxo
We will do our best after Penny’s orders!!!
Happy Saturday evening and Sunday coming!
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🙂 Glad you are following orders, lol! And you also, a most happy rest of your weekend dearest friend! 🙂 xoxoxoxo
Satisfaction comes from doing the right just because it is right. Do it and expecting nothing in return.
Yes I agree with you, very well spoken, thank you!
No life isn’t fair but once you accept that you can appreciate what you do have. And I totally agree with you about being fair even if life isn’t. A great attitude always helps!
Hi Carolyn, thanks. Yes it does, I can tell you have one too! (A great attitude) 🙂
I agree wholeheartedly with this sentiment. Looking at life this way enables you to enjoy it a little more – even though it isn’t fair.
Thanks Colline. You and I agree completely! 🙂