Genetics

They did a study a while back about personality characteristics and whether they were influenced by genetics or by environment. I listened to some of the findings on the radio as I was on the way to pick up my grandchildren in the mornings. It caught my attention that optimism/pessimism were genetic. I have always been a complacent type person, roll with the punches and I guess easily pleased and a giver. lol Think of me as a human bovine. What I do , I do because I want to. I quit work to stay home with these kids who drive me insane sometimes, because that was my choice. I do not get a salary for doing this, I expect none. I get something much more important....I get love. I am the one who got to see the first tentative steps, I am the one who got to teach them first words, I am the one who gets to watch them play and smile and hear the beautiful sounds of their voices laughing, to see their peaceful faces when they are resting. Pure selfishness on my part! I do not have any money. I do not live in a nice house with new furniture. I do not have designer clothing or a new car or expensive jewelry or any of the 'things' that so many people have or crave these days. But when I sit or walk outside on a nice day and see the butterflies , hear the birds sing and feel the breeze on my face, I feel content and at peace . When I look around at my children and see the fine adults and parents they are, I feel a deep seated pleasure and pride. If that is genetics, then I will take it...and hopefully pass it along! I have been blessed and I truly feel sorry for those who have some of the same joys I do and don't appreciate them.


MIA.....my friend Wilma...and my friend John...you are missed. Email me to keep in touch if you wish.