Yes it's spring and I literally have several things that are on my mind. I am not sure about you but I just enjoy the evening time to write something down. As far as the news, I have not kept up on all things that are happening of recent. I am focusing more on the areas that I find are rendering something of value as I am getting on with my legs by way of taking a small walk and run. My goal is to be running entirely for half an hour within one week. Yet there are other goals as well. I think of it this way, if you try to do everything within one day - it's a mindset that I know I will fail. If I chronologically set a few goals with an understanding that there is no perfection, more than often I will obtain them. I suppose it's all within cadence much like one that is training for anything, they set up a agenda that has some areas that are "loose". This morning after a run and then heading down town have given me not only sore legs which is good, but I am getting that cardio as well as that area where I am re acquainting myself with some people that I have never seen in literally years. There is one person that owns a bike shop as I was considering buying one and we sat within his store and talked about how the city has changed and what all is taking place in the future. So I am really enjoying each and everyday and when I hit the sack, I know that all truly has been accomplished to my very best.
It's never entirely perfect but it's certainly something that is gratifying. Life that is, the manner that we live out our days and do we just stay constant? I don't think so. Yet there are some constants within life that render the best or foster the best within life. There is one friend within here by the name of Dannette, we have never chatted, but there is a mutual respect - sound ironic but it's true and there are several other as well. Dannette has this "Question of the Week". Before logging off last night I sent her a pm to see if I could "borrow" this theme that she has done for some time. And with a yes I think I shall post it tomorrow night. As after reading last night there was a thread of thoughts that many were writing on. I will admit that I have never really recognized how I came to be so into this Multiply. It really all came by coincidence but there is truly many people that are writing within a manner that is not exactly like my own style, but then again there are so areas of interest and as well similiarities that which make it so enjoyable. Now is certainly know that this motto that I have had since day one still applies. Which is, "It does not matter where you come from or where your born - all that matters is where your head is at."
It's really as simple as that.
Well said Jack as i am about to go, and start the day right
ReplyDelete.very true.jack:)
ReplyDeletethat's for sure, Jack ... it is what it is. ;~D
ReplyDeleteI call it "attitude," (not in the pejorative as some people use it). No matter the adversity, that we're stoic about it, even find humour in it, & do the best that we can do with it. There's always a choice to weep & rant & feel victimized, a choice many people make. But since it's a choice, we don't have to, do we?
ReplyDeleteThe one constant in my life is me. I've had so many experiences, known so many people, "lost" so many people, but I'm the same. That is, with little modifications, & insights. I'm a very introspective person, as you are, Jack. I don't race, or plod through life. I'm always aware of the dimensions of my life.
There isn't a single day that I'm not delighted about something, accomplish something, & I laugh a lot. Often at myself.
Recently I haven't had any interest in politics or world news. I'm expanding my own circle...recording my dreams again, wow are there messages in them! I think if we focused a bit more on the people around us, exchanged our philosophies & shared our hearts, we'd do far better than raising our blood pressure about things over which we have no control.
I don't remember how I got on Multiply, but it's a good site & has led me to other places I've found too controlling, & left. Three of my favourite people in all the world I met on the internet. I even talk with them on the phone.
They're on the new group one of those friends & I set up. We gave a lot of thought to it. Mostly that it would be without authoritative figures who make personal, & subjective judgments of others. Everyone is equal. That's the foundation, & it's been very rewarding for all the members. I like being a director of the Homeowners Association, because decisions affect 52 units in the condo complex.
Bottom line, I begin within myself & extend myself where I can help, and/or make people happy.
..I just want to add that it is what it is, of course, but it's what we make of it that truly matters..
ReplyDeleteThe great thing about the Internet sites like this is finding people who can open your mind to different experiences without having to travel--you can broaden yourself and think truly introspectively before responding to the collective insights others offer.
ReplyDeleteI was cut off for 14 days. Writing withdrawal is very frustrating. Right now I am going to each site to say hello again and get each contact's latest news. There is no way I could read and comment on 2 weeks worth of blogs so will content myself with touching down at each space and then get back to normal tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteDoug, what you have said really does say it all. The collectiveness and the insights really do uncover areas in which we do broaden our scopes.
ReplyDeleteOne thing Lucija lead into another, the matter from one source to another.
ReplyDeleteYep basically you really could just leave it as, "It is what it is" as what us understood need not be discussed,
ReplyDeleteas there is that harmanized matter in a way.
Try your hand at punctuating the following : that that is is that that is not is not is not that it it is
ReplyDeleteHead bone connected to the neck bone........................
ReplyDeleteI agree with your philosophy for accomplishing things; it is not to bite off more than you can chew.
If by constancy you mean no change, I agree, we do not remain the same, but there is also the sense of not giving up, a constant effort.
You ae right Jack.
ReplyDeleteHello Jack. Setting goals is what keeps us going, we may be distracted from them, take breaks from them, but the most important is not to lose sight of these goals, and as you do, take a bite that suits the appetite of the moment. After all, the best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time. Mind you, we might not get through it in one day and in the end, we may have a complete change of mind, that is we will probably chose a different goal, go for other challenges, but we will certainly be convinced that with perseverance, we can do it. I find that lately, I am making choices that go towards acquiring a better quality of life, better health, and allowing myself to take time to simply relax and do things that bring simple joys. Wishing you a good night.
ReplyDeleteEffort is always something that is easier to say than to do. Yet the render after it's done is really the outcome I believe.
ReplyDeleteThe way I see it Fatos is no one is right or wrong. We all have our own areas that we acknowledge. Such is life and
ReplyDeletesuch is the way of life. Bidding you a good eve. What is is what is...
There is so much that each of us has to offer in the way of sharing our interests, viewpoints, and experiences. And, there is a great big beautiful world out there just waiting for us to explore it. Social sites such as Multiply is one way of seeing the world through the eyes of others. It offers us a fascinating opportunity to converse with people that we would otherwise never have the pleasure of meeting. Thanks to the internet, the world is a much smaller place!
ReplyDeleteJack, the "question of the week" theme sounds like a fascinating idea!
I just got back on here and it's not my own idea and I will post it as there is an array of thought but this was a theme that this one person by the name of Dannette has had for some time. It's really a neat place one that is just there. I really don't know how to explain it but it's something that is there without that obligatory yet within a good manner.
ReplyDeleteSue lol I know that I by no streatch of the imagination am a perfect writer. :)
ReplyDelete"It does not matter where you come from or where your born - all that matters is where your head is at." So True!
ReplyDeleteSometimes my head is up in the clouds :-) smile , but my roots are in a good place..so with that I can grow and lift my face towards this beautiful Spring sunshine ..Just like the daffodils.
Have a great week