It's much harder the struggle with seeking approval than just shaking it off. If everything I do within a given day is to obtain approval I find that I fall short of what I am doing within each and every day. The most important thing is the approval of self. I find that when I stick with my passions I find what really is calling to me. That contentment and so often I find that we stray in order to please. I found at an early age that my passions surpassed my expectations of pleasing everyone. Just imagine and audience of over 1,000 people and just ad libbing your thoughts without cards and speaking to people on a subject matter. I knew at the time that what I was talking about was not going to be accepted by everyone - yet there were never vicious remarks. Yet there would be a few letters sent or even a visit to my office where there would be some that wanted to have some clarity of what I had mentioned. What I am getting at it that most often the intention of those that had differences were resolved by way of taking the time to talk. Mind you it never worked with all. As you can't please everyone. Nor should one every think they ought to if you ask me. When you live to the accord of the plenty, you lose site of your own areas of passions. What I have always found is that life works within cycles. Just think of a circle and how it will slowly move upwards and then there are those down times. Not down as in down - but during the down times it's actually the best of times as there are areas in which I have come to learn renders that precious time to do those things that one wishes to build upon. It might be rather unique but constructive nevertheless. Regardless of what it might be. I don't know one person within this world that can completely satisfy all.
What I found most satisfying were the some that had something they were in the midst of creating during the in term of the down slope within the cycle. Seemingly it's as easy as that. If you ask me simplicity renders more possibilities that trying to fabricate something. Yet we all enjoy that time from when we get off from our work or the rituals of the day and just enjoy the simple things. Be honest with yourself and tend to what you desire and you might just find that something does come within your scope when least expected.
Maybe not just one but a couple…
It is the simple things I so enjoy the most... like watching my birds feed outside, exploring an old cemetery, walking the beach ( in the rain), laying my head on my dog while she sleeps, watching my hubby shave : ) simple, yet so satisfying, to me. And I need no ones approval, right on!
ReplyDeleteLovely photo.
ReplyDeleteHow about the image of a spiral? I think we can tend overall to move upwards, that the downs don't go so far down as they used to.
Since we have the gift of individuality, it is not possible to find one size that fits all, except perhaps in absolute terms, those things which are common to all human beings such as love and creativity.
With honesty and love comes understanding and that alone makes everything very simple. Everything is from within .... Life is like an echo ... what you send out comes back ....
ReplyDeleteThis is so wonderful to hear at this time. Thank you Jack. Another beautiful write. hugs
ReplyDeleteBeautiful write Jack. As we aim to please we have to remember who we are, it is important to be yourself because if you live your passions, it comes out onto others and naturally, you attrack the people who appreciate who you are. A wonderful day to you!
ReplyDeleteah... you cant please everyone .. but if you can please half of them ..its a good start :)
ReplyDeleteI agree, even in marriage, family and close friendships there are times not everyone is going to agree and within those close relationships as well as acquaintances, co workers or whatever there are times that no everyone is happy yet those things don't divide people where there is love
ReplyDeleteHave a great day
presence is indeed a gift----the presence of air leads to the breath that leads to the revitalization of body and the inspiration of self..........and the presence of true self becomes the gift................................
ReplyDeleteI have known you merely by way of a blog for years and I must say that you are the very camptivating....misspell - captivating...:) Si...
ReplyDeleteYeah~!
ReplyDeleteVery true DJ...a spiral I never thought of that last night when I was writing - very thought provoking DJ...Very
ReplyDelete(Note I am just getting this machine back on) Yet I wished to pop in and not just saying it - this is very thought provoking...as well.
"Frozen smile form and return" Lynne :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so true - many I am getting in here much later these days as I feel I am missing the boat with the thoughtful replies. It's been a decent day busy very busy...Oh, time I literally have to come back to these Danielle and read them again.
ReplyDeleteOne can only be whom they are and what they are....why is it that women seem to have such a good handle on this area?
ReplyDeleteCheryl most definately. My brother once said to me that the way he has kept his marriage alive is in getting throught the hard time and the good ones. Ironically my parents were exactly the same. With regards to marriage or love. Friends are rendered within respect and honesty. I forget the three different types of love at the moment as I might just have to head to the dentist tomorrow - but I do have to come back to this and I went and formatted this computer.
ReplyDeleteBut I shall there is a theme within here a good one, a wise and most honest and nice one.