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!
Useful tips to avoid catching the infection from asymptomatic people & highly contagious mutating nature of Covid -19 !
1. Avoid frequent visits to buy essentials-buy for a week to ten days.
2. Wear a mask if you have to go out / home made / scarves / handkerchief will do.
3. Wash hands frequently to the count of 35 which is about 20-25 seconds.
4. Wash vegetables / fruits with the skin ones with liquid soap & water (other vegetables keep in RO water with little salt in the sun for 7-8 hours)
5. All outside packaging wipe down with any disinfectant
6. Mild exercise 30 mins a day
7. Breathing exercises 10-15 min a day
8. Drink lots of water / room temperature & Eat as much fruits & green vegetables.
9. Avoid home delivery of food - all kitchens are unhygienic as no sanitation measures are followed by kitchens & delivery boys.
10. Avoid getting close to sick people with cold / cough /sneeze
11. Last but not the least - Try to help the old & the needy while maintaining social distance & precautions .
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