Life

Life is indeed, so short. It is much shorter for those whose lives they find meaningful while it is long for those whose lives they find meaningless.

Life is so vast, so full of mysteries that before we can put meaning to it, part of it is gone and the meaning we try putting on it is already partly exhausted.

Life, so it seems, is like dry sand slipping through our fingers. When we try to hold on it very tightly, it slips away faster. To appreciate life best, one has neither to hold on to it tightly nor to let it go so carelessly. The sand in the hourglass is life. It is better to let it flow freely, although not carelessly.

How we take life is often dictated by what priorities we have. And life, being so vast, offers everything which can be a priority to us.

Man's life and even just his survival is determined by what meanings he perceives and chooses to live and die for.

If heroes and saints are great, it is because they have chosen to live and die for causes and meanings greater than themselves or things lower than themselves to live and die, like money or power.
In order to live a fruitful life, we have to act and pray to God for sanctity, happiness and success and our life will flow happily, successfully and holy, even in the midst of pain and problems. God's grace will give us strength to handle all our problems and, loaded with love, success, holiness and happiness, we will reach the Gates of Heaven.

Personality Traits

Estrella, your career personality type is ISTJ

That means that based on the standard measure of personality traits, you have a quiet determination and sharp mind — you're very focused and buckle down when it comes to work. You are the type of person one looks to in a crisis. While others may provide emotional support in a situation, your clear and logical thinking allows you to solve the problem at hand. You are adaptable and can work independently or on a team. You are a careful thinker and get all the details before making any decisions. You don't jump to conclusions and stick with the facts provided. In other words, you're the go-to person for the real story, not the spin or gossip. While others may view you as a bit stubborn at times, they begrudgingly respect your ethics and straightforward approach.The reason employers and recruiters might be on the lookout for you is that only about 7% of the U.S. population shares the unique characteristics of your personality type. Research shows that businesses succeed when employers create a good balance of personality types in the office. And since only 7% of the U.S. population shares your type, that means employers are looking for you.

Parenting

When my husband and I want to discuss treats in front of our three-year-old son, we often spell out words to avoid a confrontation. A friend commented that this was an admission of being unable to say no to a child.
I felt duly chastised until she dropped by with her child, our son's playmate and ask permission if I would care to let our son accompany her offspring to their abode for the purpose of recreation.

While my daughter and I were going through an extra closet sorting out clothes, I came across a favorite dress of mine from slimmer days. She tried it on, and it fitted her perfectly. After I gave it to her, she thanked me.
"Oh, you're welcome, honey," I said. "My loss is your gain."
"No, Mom," she said, grinning, "Your gain is my gain."