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Monday, August 4, 2025

The Art of Living

Tuesday 4 time.

Welcome once again to Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4 where we want to promote blogging and friendships.

 The art of living can be tricky and you need to know how it's done.  Life gives you lessons if you are paying attention.  Part of the art is knowing  how to see things as they really are.... 
Let's talk about your view on life.....

1.  What gives your life meaning or purpose?    Why does it do that for you?
Knowing that I am here to build holy, righteous character  as a member of the family of God gives me purpose. 
It does that for me because it is why we are created and when you fulfill the true purpose of your creation there is a feeling of success.
2.  How do you define success and happiness for yourself?  
Knowing I have  loved people and done them good to the best of my ability is success for me.  Knowing I stood up to evil.  
 Happiness comes from the small pleasures in life that are available from time to time.

3.  What lessons have your biggest challenges taught you?  
 Not only is my back mostly titanium, but I am titanium as well. I can be hurt badly but I will overcome.

4.  How do you want to impact the world or those around you?
By leaving behind positive things to guide and a legacy of love to heal. By showing that real love is not maudlin or weak  but can be solid and rock hard.Real love is intolerant of evil and nurturing of truth.
And just in case you wonder... I pray this for all of you:
 


8 comments:

  1. I just love the last saying...indeed my friend...love you.

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  2. I love these questions so much. They make me feel ready to take on the day and going back to work. Thank-you for that. I love the last saying. Everyone is fighting something. Loved your answers! Have a nice week.

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  3. My number one purpose is the same as yours, Annie. Through Jesus' love for us, we can leave a legacy of love to others. Blessings always!

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  4. Annie, this is just so lovely. God bless you!!

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  5. Loved your #4 answer and I hope we all win that war☺♥

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  6. I just love your answers. I like your #2. It's so important to find happiness in the simple pleasures. We often overlook them.

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  7. Wonderful answers and great questions,Annie. I 'm sorry I didn't get around to this one yet. It was a busy day of doctor appointments and tonight my brain is tired. I'll have to think about this one some more later. But you gave some great answers and good food for thought. Thank you.

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  8. I enjoyed your answers.....I liked these questions this week...good for contemplating.

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