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Waiting…Patiently…Or not

24
May 2013

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I’ve mentioned “time” as a concept before, and how different people have different perceptions of it – which I feel skews reality; I still think this.

It’s Friday and as I type, I’m recovering from a week of busy & dreaming about days of what can only be described as faux relaxation, because let’s face it – there is always something that needs doing.

And it makes me think that wrapped up in our own to-do list’s, rarely do we have the time to consider other people’s.

Often this isn’t really a sign of self consumption or silly delusions of grandeur – but is rather solid evidence of the fast paced culture we know, and are deeply in love with.

So in love, that we’re incapable of patience, which is massively ironic since  patient or impatient – time – means – waiting. Regardless.

Category: A Thought..., Life Lessons  Tags: dreaming, patience, philosophy, reality, time, waiting  

The importance of losing the battle…

24
Apr 2013

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Although the immediate is not the only reality, it sure looks that way. But isn’t that the illusion, the fun of the game? – Looking through what you can actually see, and then imagining past it. Focusing on the end result and remembering to discard the little things that do all they can to sidetrack that main objective.

It’s almost as if life itself is an optical illusion, that nothing is ever what it seems,  after all, we live in a world where those in power are usually perceived as “strong”, yet are ultimately weak – and where the underdogs are silently biding their time, waiting to inherit the Earth.

And if this theory holds any weight, that ultimately perception is all we have, then perhaps our only objective is to manipulate it. Surely that is the definition of free will?

The answer? – You can either learn to see the illusions, or learn to be them.

Category: A Thought...  Tags: perception and reality, tojan horse, winning and losing  

Excuse me, your cup overfloweth…

16
Apr 2013

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Reminding, that’s what we need. That things aren’t as grim as we imagine, that it probably isn’t as freezing a winter as we think, that we’re just a little thirsty, not starving.

And so spring finally kicks into gear, bringing with it London’s beautiful lines; the arches, the brickwork, the cobblestones – and before this turns into a musical, let me make my point: I’m thankful.

That this website is two years old, and for two years has maintained your support, that the warmer months are finally here and so I can whip out my sunshades and sandals – and for many reasons I could drone on about, that could probably win in a game of one upmanship with Ned Flanders… :-P

Sometimes we simply need reminding – that even when times are tough, we’ve still got it good…

Category: A Thought..., I'm Just Sayin', Thank You  Tags: blessings, happy, perspective, silver linings, thankful  

Who needs a cuddle?

08
Apr 2013

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Although there’s a hidden beauty in unanswered prayer, when things we want to accomplish or achieve don’t happen, we feel a huge setback as if wearing a weight in water.

All the more frustrating is that fact despite resting on the shoulders of loved ones, it is you having to find solace in whatever your troubles; You that must decide your next step; You that should exercise logic and eventually, you that needs to get over it.

Advice can only get you so far, and even if it’s good – too much of it can distract you from the harshness of reality. When it’s bad, it can delude you and make you arrogant.

And then there are people who prey on negativity, who wait for an opportunity to down someone else. Everyone from political extremists, to internet trolls who get far too much attention and probably just need a cuddle.

And it’s your job to cuddle them, physically or metaphorically.

Category: I'm Just Sayin', Life Lessons  Tags: constructive criticism, cuddle, frustration, setbacks  

The fall guy…

27
Mar 2013

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Why is it snowing so heavily in March? Why are people losing their livelihoods with no hint of a backup plan? Why is the cost of everything but salary steadily inching up?

Where’s our fall guy? The eighties gave us Reagan (the war on drugs). The nineties gave us the police (institutional racism), the naughties gave us “terrorists” (world attacks) – and now we’re thirsty for someone else to blame.

There is no bargaining. We don’t care that our culture is lazy, and never ask questions. We don’t mind that we don’t understand politics, and just agree with the loudest crowd about what the mayor, or the prime minister is or isn’t doing…we just want to blame.

And I’m not taking sides, I’m calling it like I see it

Category: A Thought..., I'm Just Sayin'  Tags: accountability, blame game, politics, the fall guy  

Define broken record?

15
Mar 2013

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Circles. That’s what we live in. Beautiful but tortuous routines that make us, us. Work shifts, excitement based around weekend partying, soaps on set days and movie release dates.

And you frown at the circle, calling it everything from boring to predictable, forgetting that circles expand and grow, or retract and shrink – yet they never change shape.

So surely the only limit of a circle, and of life – is lack of imagination…

Category: A Thought...  Tags: broken record, repetition  

The Peak Vs. The Valley

08
Mar 2013

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It’s easy to forget that the grass is never greener, no matter how dull and brown it looks on your side of the fence.

And even if the grass is greener on the other side, in the rare case that there was an actual fence – rather than this just being a phrase, then there would still be the old issue of maintenance. Keeping the grass green and lush.

New luxury, new problem.

Life calls for upkeep, maintenance and continuation. The only thing awards are proof of, is something current being interesting. After that fleeting moment has passed, what’s next?

And even though we are fiercely aware of this being the natural rhythm of every working day, it’s amazing how amazed we still get by life’s ups and downs; we still don’t expect them.

Lottery wins are possible and quite probable since there is clear evidence that people do win, but we don’t ever expect to win if we play.

In life, do we expect too much, or too little?

Category: A Thought...  Tags: grass greener, peaks and valleys  

Lets play the blame game…

18
Feb 2013

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Everybody takes. Be it the p*ss, advantage or simply their time.

We live in a world where to give is seen as weakness; giving a damn makes you a sucker; giving your two-pennies worth makes you nosy. But surely giving makes you more selfless than selfish?

There is one thing we don’t ever want though. One thing that makes us cringe at the thought, run for the hills, and swear on our last cup of tea that the sky is green and the grass blue.

That thing is responsibility.

Who drank the last mouthful of milk? Who’s fault is it that the tap was left running in the bathroom? Who is to blame for whatever the issue is?

And sure, sometimes nobody is to blame. Sometimes responsibility is phantom and the only real issue is fate. But this makes life even more difficult than it already is.

And you think I blame materialism? That I’ll use the modern day as the reason for this attitude. But to say that, is to call myself naive; after all, did Eve not eat from the tree of knowledge?

Taking responsibility is courageous. Allocating it, isn’t.

And this makes responsibility a rare case; one where taking, is better than giving…

Category: A Thought..., I'm Just Sayin'  Tags: accountability, blame, fault, responsibility  

Proof that life will never be easy…

07
Feb 2013

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Sure you’ll have peaks, and then valleys and then ice cream and a tearjerker playlist whilst the only reasonable tele is every drama Tom Hanks ever starred in. Wait, have I said too much? 8-O

The point – and to quote Ronan Keating: “Life is a rollercoaster” – although that sort of suggests that someone very elderly and dear is standing somewhere woozy, nauseous and wants cinnamon donuts…oops, I digress.

There is clear proof that life will never be “easy” and those that wish for that are only wasting time, and it’s written into history:

Jesus was crucified. The Prophet Muhammad was an orphan and could not read or write. Siddhartha Gautama gave up royalty for religion. Mother Teresa after committing to religion, never saw her mother or sister again. Martin Luther King  was a victim of harsh racism throughout his entire life and was eventually assassinated - this list could be infinite.

If life was never easy, even from the dawn of time – why would you assume it would suddenly change for you?

We sit wondering why it always rains on us and when the sun will shine – but the sun is always shining, somewhere…

Category: A Thought..., Life Lessons  Tags: easy living, hardship, humanitarianism, life  

If you don’t care…

20
Jan 2013

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Is the horse meat fiasco, a sign of the times?

One thing’s for certain – it ain’t the first time mixed meats have made it onto plates under the guise of 100% pure. And how unexpected!

I mean, I’m pottering around with the news on, and suddenly Tesco is being persecuted whilst apologizing for the mix-up. And it won’t stop sales. If Barclay’s can get away with scamming the public, Tesco is gonna be peachy.

And we think we’re on top, that we’ve been told the whole truth, that justice is served…ha!

And I log onto social media, to see the reactions – and some people are mocking the ‘revelation’ saying that they’re not bothered either way! – That horse meat isn’t harmful so why the uproar?

It’s the principle. – Sometimes the issue itself, isn’t one – but the fact is; I don’t care that you lost it, I care that you took it in the first place…

But – if you don’t care, even about you – then why should anybody else?

[Note - the story exposing Tesco, hit the news the day before they tweeted the following:]

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Category: A Thought..., I'm Just Sayin'  Tags: food, horse burger, horsemeat, lidl, tesco  
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