A L O H A !
"All streams
flow to the sea
because it sits
lower than they.
This is the power
of humility."
Lao Tzu
" A person may be proud
without being vain.
Pride. . . our opinion
of ourselves,
vanity
what we would have
others
think of us. "
Jane Austen
" Find out who you are
and be that person. "
Ellen DeGeneres
=^..^=
"You're sensitive" they say,
like there's a problem with that.
Well, a violin
makes a lousy
baseball bat.
If punch is all you care about
I'm not your girl.
The arrogant and shallow
understand all of it perfectly,
never bothering with
intricacies
and call themselves
Big Thinkers
like children
moving pieces on a board.
Why do we empower
their delusion
letting them treat us as pawns
those 'leaders / Job Makers'
in their cushy bubble?
But the jokes' on them.
They don't know us at all;
And you are the very nicest
part of life in this world.
Knowing your uniqueness
is true wealth
in my eyes!
"You're sensitive" they say,
like there's a problem with that.
Well, a violin
makes a lousy
baseball bat.
If punch is all you care about
I'm not your girl.
The arrogant and shallow
understand all of it perfectly,
never bothering with
intricacies
and call themselves
Big Thinkers
like children
moving pieces on a board.
Why do we empower
their delusion
letting them treat us as pawns
those 'leaders / Job Makers'
in their cushy bubble?
But the jokes' on them.
They don't know us at all;
And you are the very nicest
part of life in this world.
Knowing your uniqueness
is true wealth
in my eyes!
' Take Peace & Smiles - Leave Your Comment '
Thanks for visiting!
Warmly, cloudia
It is not that we empower their delusional thinking it is that they have insulated themselves from reality with walls of decisions made to benefit the very few,
ReplyDeleteJane Austen was talking about selfesteem, as opposed to pride in her use of the word. self-esteem is what gets us going, being able to function in the world.
ReplyDeleteDelusional thinking is never externally empowered: it comes from within.
Lovely hibiscus.
Find out who you are
ReplyDeleteand be that person
That's profound. It goads us to seek out ourselves. It's not a surprise as many are not aware of themselves!
Beautiful pics Cloudia!
Hank
I love lookin' for me; what a chase!
ReplyDeleteDrumMajor
i agree with the power of our uniqueness...and also finding common ground as well...i will steal that first quote...that is awesome...
ReplyDeletealoha from va
ReplyDeleteLove the Ellen quote . Lovely post as always dear cloudia :)
ReplyDeleteI do agree that being sensitive is a good thing, though often hard on the sensitive one.
ReplyDeleteblessings to you, cloudia.
ReplyDeleteAloha Cloudia, I know you always brighten my day. You're a perfect-picture-taker too! Also, I liked your comment on Carmi's recent TP post and agree totally.
ReplyDeletehi my sweet friend!
ReplyDeletejust stopping by to wish you a very happy Thanksgiving/Hanukkah!
xoxo
Awesome comments that really engage! Thanks, Each of you! ♥
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Cloudia.. I so needed to read this, today. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanukkah and Thanksgiving, dear one.
The Lao Tzu quote was profound!
ReplyDeleteI do love that Austen quote and the vivid, velvety hibiscus with it. Have a peaceful and delicious T-day! (Thank you for your kind comment re: the pictures:)
ReplyDeleteLovely, Cloudia!
ReplyDeleteLove the quotes and your own philosophizing...
ReplyDeletenice quotes
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. I am indeed unique - and it is probably just as well.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Thanksgiving, Cloudia! I'm very thankful to have you for a friend.
ReplyDeleteNice shots. A big hug from Italy, cara Cloudia :)))
ReplyDeleteErika