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!
I was driving home just now from a short errand at a store. A white bird dived at my car, then swooped over it and back up into the air. It looked intentional. It was a masterpiece of a dive right at my windshield. The bird looked like a dove, but there are no doves in our area. It was a lovely white bird, not a seagull, not a pigeon, of this I am certain. I was driving slowly down a hill, he aimed right for my vision. He came out of nowhere. I knew immediately it was a message from spirit. It was so beautiful, as if to say "there is something deeper for you." I felt Peace, something about Peace coming soon. I told a friend when I got home. I told her there are symbols in the natural world all around us and messages if we just look and listen. She said nothing like that had ever happened to her. But I said I think it has, you must simply be open to it. And for each person, the details of, for instance, what "Peace" is, those are their own in their inner world. The message is really from within I feel, manifesting outwardly. I can only tell you that every single time I have had such an occurrence, it has proven to be ultimately a true message that later manifested, and quite soon. The natural world is indeed a living consciousness. Embrace it, and it will speak to you with great joy. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💛
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