Cal pulled her head from the pot. “Mhmmm, fragrant.” Urania and Thalia shared a smile. Thalia mimed the action of brushing crumbs from her cookie duster as a sign that Cal might want to do the same. The Muse of Wit understood that actions could speak gentler than words.
You go, Gail. "Willing a perspective of courage and curiosity..." It does take courage to speak up, no matter how gently, to a person blasting their opinions. I'm curious, did said person listen?
As much as we loved living in Germany and seeing so much evidence of things that happened in the past we still love the USA. We try very hard not to talk bad about anybody or any place. Banning books and removing statues etc. does change the fact that things happened. Hiding things doesn't mean they won't happen again. I believe there is a saying about history repeating itself.
I just checked my “cookie duster” and no crumbs or pollen… Whew 😅!
I brought a couple of bliss blossoms home from Scottsdale. My nickname for the white flower that smells like a cross between a gardenia and star jasmine. Their scent is almost intoxicating…
Typist regularly displays both patience and wisdom… And, now that she is regularly working out, I am sure her discernment muscles will continue to grow and develop as well.
Today, I am contemplating the beginner’s mindset and thinking about what I might learn about myself that I’ve never given myself permission to discover…
Hmmm? 🤔
Your writing ✍🏼 is Soul expansive and I am #Grateful to read and participate…
Ha-ha! Today’s blog title suggested I was going to read about a “pollen-ater.” Sorry. Far short of clever...
Instead I had the pleasure to read writist/typist’s discussion of patience, caring, and active listening. Willingness to hear another’s beliefs, even if they markedly departed from her own. And not disagree disagreeably.
I’m not surprised to read this account, but am nonetheless inspired by her living out loud.
Somehow the potential for disagreement that had been anticipated reminded me of Socrates and ultimately his death. He possessed the ability to take disagreement to extremes, even as he knew it would ensure his death. Imagine being tried for his basis disdain for the leaders of Athens, then deciding to demean the jurors by questioning their intelligence! He “succeeded” by dying?!
Why might I even think such an extreme example fits today’s blog post? In making a point, presenting polar opposites helps to illustrate key differences.
No hemlock was used in the course of yesterday’s conversation. Today, some sneezing resulted from pollen proximity. And much thanks for writist’s gentle use of the socratic method in reasoned portions.
Pollen on her lips
You go, Gail. "Willing a perspective of courage and curiosity..." It does take courage to speak up, no matter how gently, to a person blasting their opinions. I'm curious, did said person listen?
As much as we loved living in Germany and seeing so much evidence of things that happened in the past we still love the USA. We try very hard not to talk bad about anybody or any place. Banning books and removing statues etc. does change the fact that things happened. Hiding things doesn't mean they won't happen again. I believe there is a saying about history repeating itself.
I just checked my “cookie duster” and no crumbs or pollen… Whew 😅!
I brought a couple of bliss blossoms home from Scottsdale. My nickname for the white flower that smells like a cross between a gardenia and star jasmine. Their scent is almost intoxicating…
Typist regularly displays both patience and wisdom… And, now that she is regularly working out, I am sure her discernment muscles will continue to grow and develop as well.
Today, I am contemplating the beginner’s mindset and thinking about what I might learn about myself that I’ve never given myself permission to discover…
Hmmm? 🤔
Your writing ✍🏼 is Soul expansive and I am #Grateful to read and participate…
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I'm glad you love the U.S.A.! After 22 years and 11 days of serving in the army, you can bet money that I'll stand and salute the flag and with pride.
Ha-ha! Today’s blog title suggested I was going to read about a “pollen-ater.” Sorry. Far short of clever...
Instead I had the pleasure to read writist/typist’s discussion of patience, caring, and active listening. Willingness to hear another’s beliefs, even if they markedly departed from her own. And not disagree disagreeably.
I’m not surprised to read this account, but am nonetheless inspired by her living out loud.
Somehow the potential for disagreement that had been anticipated reminded me of Socrates and ultimately his death. He possessed the ability to take disagreement to extremes, even as he knew it would ensure his death. Imagine being tried for his basis disdain for the leaders of Athens, then deciding to demean the jurors by questioning their intelligence! He “succeeded” by dying?!
Why might I even think such an extreme example fits today’s blog post? In making a point, presenting polar opposites helps to illustrate key differences.
No hemlock was used in the course of yesterday’s conversation. Today, some sneezing resulted from pollen proximity. And much thanks for writist’s gentle use of the socratic method in reasoned portions.
T-shirt: “SILENCE IS GOLDEN. Unless you have kids. Then, Silence is Suspicious.” 😁
Wow that article was powerful!
Repotting is a great metaphor - I will remember it!