Open Your Hands
Practice Gratitude34 total reviews
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Wise advice here and we never really appreciate what we have until it is all taken away from us. We are free to speak our mind in a democracy, freedom to come and go as we please, to make friends, to love and to give. Just breathing in fresh air should be appreciated, to be able to walk when others can't and to see and hear. There is so much to be thankful for Sandra, I loved your attitude here, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2022
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Wise advice here and we never really appreciate what we have until it is all taken away from us. We are free to speak our mind in a democracy, freedom to come and go as we please, to make friends, to love and to give. Just breathing in fresh air should be appreciated, to be able to walk when others can't and to see and hear. There is so much to be thankful for Sandra, I loved your attitude here, love Dolly x
Comment Written 30-Dec-2022
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Thanks for your comments and review.
Comment from royowen
I've been amazed how much folk put importance on the appearance, and build a doctrine on how things appear to be, I love scripture that says "In all things I've learnt to be content," being a victim is such short circuiting past time, comparing oneself oneself with others is so pointless, it just proliferates self pity...or pride! beautifully written, blessings Roy
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I've been amazed how much folk put importance on the appearance, and build a doctrine on how things appear to be, I love scripture that says "In all things I've learnt to be content," being a victim is such short circuiting past time, comparing oneself oneself with others is so pointless, it just proliferates self pity...or pride! beautifully written, blessings Roy
Comment Written 30-Dec-2022
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Thank you for your comments and review.
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Welcome
Comment from lyenochka
What a great message and it needs to be repeated daily and to every generation! Thanks for sharing this wise older sister's caring speech. I hope the middle school teacher takes it to heart.
For readability, I suggest putting a blank line between each change of speaker. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2022
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What a great message and it needs to be repeated daily and to every generation! Thanks for sharing this wise older sister's caring speech. I hope the middle school teacher takes it to heart.
For readability, I suggest putting a blank line between each change of speaker. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 30-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2022
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Thank you for your review and great suggestion. I will do that now. Thanks also for the pump. Your kindness is appreciated.
Comment from Dr. Von
This is a well-written answer to the writing prompt. Sisters have their own language. The exchanges are realistic and engaging. This piece reads well. The age difference is reflected in the exchange between the sisters. Good luck in the contest. Thank you for writing.
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This is a well-written answer to the writing prompt. Sisters have their own language. The exchanges are realistic and engaging. This piece reads well. The age difference is reflected in the exchange between the sisters. Good luck in the contest. Thank you for writing.
Comment Written 30-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2022
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Thank you for your kind review.
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You are welcome.
Comment from Jesse James Doty
This is a good lesson to teach children as they face the trials and tribulations of growing up in this fast-paced world. I totally agree that if you have your hand clenched you cannot feel the openness of others who love you.
This is a marvelous piece and the dialogue sounds true and believable. Thanks for showing us the life we can live if we only face the world with open hands full of love.
Jesse
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This is a good lesson to teach children as they face the trials and tribulations of growing up in this fast-paced world. I totally agree that if you have your hand clenched you cannot feel the openness of others who love you.
This is a marvelous piece and the dialogue sounds true and believable. Thanks for showing us the life we can live if we only face the world with open hands full of love.
Jesse
Comment Written 30-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2022
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Jesse thanks for your generous review. I feel life without gratitude is a pitiful life. One who is grateful for small things often get greater things. Wishing for you and yours continued blessings in 2023!
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Thanks, Sandra. Wishing you the very best in 2023 as well!
Jesse
Comment from Sugarray77
Excellent work on this story for the Dialogue prompt. Very relatable and your reader can easily compare your main character with a young person that we know. Good luck with this gem!!
Melissa
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Excellent work on this story for the Dialogue prompt. Very relatable and your reader can easily compare your main character with a young person that we know. Good luck with this gem!!
Melissa
Comment Written 30-Dec-2022
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Thank you for your kind review.
Comment from Barbara Peabody Pouliot
Love this one. So very true. We all learn new things everyday of our life.
Especially when life gets overwhelming. God Bless the children that are growing up in this world today.Thank you for sharing this.
Write On and Good Luck
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Love this one. So very true. We all learn new things everyday of our life.
Especially when life gets overwhelming. God Bless the children that are growing up in this world today.Thank you for sharing this.
Write On and Good Luck
Comment Written 30-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2022
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Thank you, Barb, for all those stars. I feel gratitude towards others is very important. One who is grateful for small things often get greater things. Wishing for you and yours continued blessings in the new year!
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YW😃
Comment from Mary Shifman
I know just how the "little" sister feels since I spent many of my younger years with the same attitude. Fortunately, I grew out of it and learned to appreciate the good things in my life. Great story. Good luck in the contest.
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I know just how the "little" sister feels since I spent many of my younger years with the same attitude. Fortunately, I grew out of it and learned to appreciate the good things in my life. Great story. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 30-Dec-2022
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Thank you for your review and sharing. Praise be on high that some of us learn and become better people after learning this critical lesson.
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You are right about that. Positive growth is key in life. Happy New Year!
Comment from Ric Myworld
Yes, sweet Sandra with your beautiful smile, we live in a world full of the oh-so-pitiful me's. Those who sit around pouting and waiting for a handout or sympathy. Few concerned about what they can do to make others' lives better. Thanks for sharing. And I'm wishing you the healthiest and happiest New Year ever!
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Yes, sweet Sandra with your beautiful smile, we live in a world full of the oh-so-pitiful me's. Those who sit around pouting and waiting for a handout or sympathy. Few concerned about what they can do to make others' lives better. Thanks for sharing. And I'm wishing you the healthiest and happiest New Year ever!
Comment Written 30-Dec-2022
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Well, Ric thanks for the review and the compliments. A handsome fella like you know how to make a woman feel blessed. I agree with you gratitude and giving to others are admirable traits to have. I wish for you and yours continued blessings in 2023!
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Hello, Ms Sandy,
I having heard from you for quite a while, it's good to read your poems again.
I enjoyed reading your entry for the Dialogue Only Writing Contest. It flows well and it's engaging. It's important to remain grateful.
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2022
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Hello, Ms Sandy,
I having heard from you for quite a while, it's good to read your poems again.
I enjoyed reading your entry for the Dialogue Only Writing Contest. It flows well and it's engaging. It's important to remain grateful.
Comment Written 30-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2022
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Hello Lady Gypsy,
Holidays aren't easy on my soul. I always feel somewhat depressed. Glad you enjoyed this entry. Thanks for the review. I am wishing for you continued blessings in 2023!
