Remarks on random thoughts...
anonymous
May 27 2005, 05:59:07 UTC
A few things: -We grow out of things and grow into things at a rate undetectable... and if we're really good at reading our own psyche, you can feel the moment your attitude towards something changes. It's like a knot in your stomach unclenching or a fresh breeze passing; because, you see, whether the change is favorable or no, the knowledge of the change is empowering. "Knowledge is power." The only thing that remains after the knowledge is the reaction plan you will take. Using your example: your mother no longer felt attached to her jewellry, and thus her reaction was for someone else to be able to get use out of it.
-I completely agree with your statement that it's easier to be unhappy than happy, which is why I have the utmost respect for people who can truly carve out the brighter side for themselves on a consistent basis. My (perhaps pessimistic) stance is that unhappy people get too much attention, thus perpetrating the belief that unhappiness leads to companionship. "Misery loves company." It's a stronger person who can find the shiny objects in the rubble.
-Finally,you may not be wrong that age decreases random paroxyms of guffawing or the size of one's heart. Actually, it's not that the heart shrinks so much as withstands a few beatings. Anyway, the bouts of laughter don't disappear. And some of the joys of youth get replaced with other joys - wisdom, self esteem and assurance, personal freedoms, and more gray areas (ask your sister). Now, I'm no old lady, but as someone who has safely and happily passed the years of adolesence, I can say that all lights are green and all systems are go. The memories keep the soul warm and the spirit drives you forward. Enjoy the time now, and look forward to the time yet to come.
-We grow out of things and grow into things at a rate undetectable... and if we're really good at reading our own psyche, you can feel the moment your attitude towards something changes. It's like a knot in your stomach unclenching or a fresh breeze passing; because, you see, whether the change is favorable or no, the knowledge of the change is empowering. "Knowledge is power." The only thing that remains after the knowledge is the reaction plan you will take. Using your example: your mother no longer felt attached to her jewellry, and thus her reaction was for someone else to be able to get use out of it.
-I completely agree with your statement that it's easier to be unhappy than happy, which is why I have the utmost respect for people who can truly carve out the brighter side for themselves on a consistent basis. My (perhaps pessimistic) stance is that unhappy people get too much attention, thus perpetrating the belief that unhappiness leads to companionship. "Misery loves company." It's a stronger person who can find the shiny objects in the rubble.
-Finally,you may not be wrong that age decreases random paroxyms of guffawing or the size of one's heart. Actually, it's not that the heart shrinks so much as withstands a few beatings. Anyway, the bouts of laughter don't disappear. And some of the joys of youth get replaced with other joys - wisdom, self esteem and assurance, personal freedoms, and more gray areas (ask your sister). Now, I'm no old lady, but as someone who has safely and happily passed the years of adolesence, I can say that all lights are green and all systems are go. The memories keep the soul warm and the spirit drives you forward. Enjoy the time now, and look forward to the time yet to come.
Ai shiteru,
Mary
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