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What to do with Problems?
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What to do with Problems? |
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WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
A pale sun filters hesitant through a thin layer of November cloud: It’s morning - I’m walking down town; I meet a man I’ve known a while. He carries a host of serious health problems the combination could certainly cut his uncertain hold on life any day. The knowledge does not embitter him; he does not lash out nor seek to blame someone, or something for his many and painful problems. He still enjoys life it would seem, and he does not judge anyone for how they live their share of that life. He still likes watching the day come alive as the sun appears over rocky peaks on a clear morning. What keeps this man from giving up? From saying enough is enough? Is it because he sees his world from a different perspective than most? And I ask myself: what can I learn from this man=s passion for life? Perhaps something as obvious, simple and difficult as this: problems are never solved by running away from them – they must be faced each day head on and each day conquered or allowed to go free so I too may be free. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Wise thoughts here, WW. Your friend has learned life is impermanent, that each moment gifted IS life itself. I believe you live 'free' within this truth as well. Namaste, dear friend. |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Very nicely put! We all encounter problems, but as you say, how we handle them says a lot about us. I enjoyed this. Rae |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
A great deal of wisdom here. Ida |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Beautiful sunny wisdom, not only in the old man, but you who read it, translated it and spread it to us! Owl |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Wise words... written beautifully. *S* |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Perhaps something as obvious, simple and difficult as this: problems are never solved by running away from them – they must be faced each day head on and each day conquered or allowed to go free so I too may be free. Wind Walker it is all about attitude, for if you have the right attitude and face your problems head on, you can overcome any problem that you have to face. I enjoyed the post, well written. Lindsay |
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