And from the replies comes the magic, the essence, the elixir of life itself...
Are we not all but seeds?
Is the earth not the only place we currently know about that sustains life?
And what might happen if we embraced the lessons of bamboo, allowing ourselves to be planted, nurtured, and unafraid of the dark because we know that even though we can’t always see the sun, it’s always there...
Hmmm🤔🤔 What you’ve posted today seems a bit like a moonshot! I say that sincerely and kindly. First, your drawing itself on full display demonstrates the thrust of your words. Produced while wearing knee-high rubber boots and emanating love, both given and received.
Next, Derek Sivers’ remarks on marketing oneself and one’s business contain some bold truths. “Proudly exclude most people.” I’m still digesting that and more.
Last, I could not read J. R. R Tolkien’s words without “knowing” they really were meant to be sung! A simple melody but sung just the same. And, no, I haven’t pursued my card allowing patronage of nearby marijuana dispensaries. Pain related or otherwise. 🤷🏽
In Frost’s words, “The woods are lovely, dark and deep,. But I have promises to keep,. And miles go go before I sleep,. And miles to go before I sleep.”
More simply, today’s post has provided much to reflect upon. To contemplate. To learn from. 🙏🏽
Do you have a feeling the 3MusesMerge community is growing a forest of bamboo trees? Bobby’s link introduced me to that metaphor for the process by which we achieve our full potential. Something special to be a small part of. 🙂
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09G94L1NL?ingress=0&visitId=ba50d6d5-ed57-4de7-b4d6-85065daea64e&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr
#grateful for Amazon who makes it possible to self-publish!
Marketing is the final extension of your art...
Maybe the muses would love to add a link so readers can find and purchase one of my favorite books of 2022.
Thanks Billie! I'll add a comment with a link to my Amazon author page. 🙌🏻
Sign: “Lighthouses don't go running all over an island looking for boats to save. They just stand there shining.” 💪
Yes, I have quotes that aren't just humor. 💚 And I just added "2022 tried to bury me... It did not know I am a seed." to the collection!
🤗Jack… thanks!
And from the replies comes the magic, the essence, the elixir of life itself...
Are we not all but seeds?
Is the earth not the only place we currently know about that sustains life?
And what might happen if we embraced the lessons of bamboo, allowing ourselves to be planted, nurtured, and unafraid of the dark because we know that even though we can’t always see the sun, it’s always there...
“2022 tried to bury me...
It did not know I am a seed.”
~Typist, aka, Gail Boenning
Feel like I recently saw a video of bamboo growing an extensive root system while there was little to no activity above ground? Is that how it grows?
One of the best ever on the concept of watering your dream… A Classic! 🎬
https://youtu.be/RycMzpElZ7I
Thanks Bobby!
Indeed! I just watched Les Brown deliver this great example of what we used to call “sticktoitiveness.” Thank you kind sir!
I love this, Gail: "Marketing is the final extension of your art." I will take that to heart in 2023.
Hmmm🤔🤔 What you’ve posted today seems a bit like a moonshot! I say that sincerely and kindly. First, your drawing itself on full display demonstrates the thrust of your words. Produced while wearing knee-high rubber boots and emanating love, both given and received.
Next, Derek Sivers’ remarks on marketing oneself and one’s business contain some bold truths. “Proudly exclude most people.” I’m still digesting that and more.
Last, I could not read J. R. R Tolkien’s words without “knowing” they really were meant to be sung! A simple melody but sung just the same. And, no, I haven’t pursued my card allowing patronage of nearby marijuana dispensaries. Pain related or otherwise. 🤷🏽
In Frost’s words, “The woods are lovely, dark and deep,. But I have promises to keep,. And miles go go before I sleep,. And miles to go before I sleep.”
More simply, today’s post has provided much to reflect upon. To contemplate. To learn from. 🙏🏽
2022 tried to bury me...
It did not know I am a seed.
🤷🏻♀️
Brilliant, Gail- are these your words?
Yes and, somebody else might have said something similar. 😂
Perhaps. But none so meaningfully to me.
Do you have a feeling the 3MusesMerge community is growing a forest of bamboo trees? Bobby’s link introduced me to that metaphor for the process by which we achieve our full potential. Something special to be a small part of. 🙂
Thanks for calling out Bobby's link, which I missed. Wow. I'd love to see a time-lapse underground video of that root system!
Perhaps “just in the nick of time.” 😉 😉
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