I think we do forget to be in the moment. We see the big picture as overwhelming forgetting that all the little pieces are what makes is special in the moment. I know I'm guilty of that a lot.
Joy Apr 28, 2025 at 11:22am In response to "The Prompt"
Absolutely! I agree with you. After a certain time in our lives, circumstances permitting, we can create ourselves. The problem, if there's a problem, lies with our paying far too much attention to what others may say. As you pointed out, mostly, external creation leads to self-creation.
Awesome response. The poem Wasteland poem was also written shortly after the ending of World War I and there were many areas that looked like wasteland so it's an effective reminder of what man is capable of doing. Also in earlier times when battles were more dependent on good weather typically April the troops would stir after their winter encampments and begin fighting again. Another sad reminder of man's creating wasteland and burials of the dead.
In Japan I saw very old trees. In the USA trees are not always valued for their "inner spirit" nor the joy they give others. One tree I saw in Takayama was 800+ years old. Americans cannot fathom that.
Not only do you summarize one of Chaplin's movies - City Lights (and I do believe the flower girl was blind) - but you manage to weave in Chaplin's life story and why 'The Tramp' was created in the first place.
He came from nothing and became such an icon, all while showing the world that you did not have to lose your humanity in the process.
Thanks for joining me in celebrating Charlie Chaplin's 136th birthday with your tribute!
Prompt: Understanding One's Own Self
Which kinds of people can help others to understand themselves the most? And is or was there such a person in your life who has helped you understand yourself better?
One of the hardest goodbyes is when we love someone and at the same time see that it is impossible to build a healthy relationship with them. Such person has helped me understand myself better.
Staying means to continue waiting for changes that won't come, TOLERATING actions that hurt us, accepting the bare minimum and losing ourselves in the process.We know *walking away will hurt,* but it is the road to healing, staying will continue to open the wounds more and more.
Sometimes you choose to leave, not because of lack of love towards this person, but because you realize the *lack of love you’ve been giving yourself.* Remember, it is your own love that makes you take care of yourself, and with this love you leave and never look back.
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