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65 thoughts on “Sunday Reflections”
I had to really think. Woke me up. Cheers, from Sydney Australia!
Sorry to wake you, unless it was time to wake up! Cheers from Queensland. Hope you stay safe down there. Are you waiting for a vaccination? The waitlist up here is growing.
I’m a pharmacist by trade. I understand your concern. Unfortunately, they all have side effects, drugs/vaccines, it is simply too early to truly quantity it all in terms of Covid vaccines. It’s a matter weighing it out, if the benefits outweigh then we take it. I hope this helps. I hope you find peace amongst the chaos. Take care.
We’ve had our first doses of Astra Zeneca—without no side effects except slightly tender arms for a couple of day. Second doses come this week. I’m sorry so any people (especially those over 50) are so reluctant to protect themselves. Pzifer and Moderna may be a long way off. They may be ordered, but they haven’t arrived.
Amanda, this one was a head-scratcher at first. My guess is we have new water flowing, so it is not the same. It must be a metaphor for the person who is changing. Keith
A metaphor – yes Keith. It could mean, exactly as you say. I think it also refers to the uniqueness of every moment. The river and the water is never exactly the same, from one moment to the next. We are a dynamic entity and change is the one constant certainty.
Thank you. How is the situation with Corona in your part of the world. We here in Australia are struggling ( or the Government is) with vaccinations, so we have snap lockdowns when there is a breakout in the community. Otherwise we remain safe way down here, with the borders shut.
Oh here in Germany, life is going back to normal. The infection rate had a sudden sink (??) so people are rushing to get vaccinated so they can be allowed to travel and have vacations. We are still wearing masks, also at work and schools are back to normal . We are hearing about the threaths of the new Delat Corona variant so for me personally, I am still cautious about crowds. On the other side it´s good to see that life went back slowly to where we are before…but then psychology plays a big part now.
The borders have reopened but there´s a tight control for risks countries–meaning summer vacation is not really “safe” yet as it seems.
Great to hear you have resumed a sort of normality. The trouble with viruses is that they mutate so rapidly and we have a few cases of the new Delta variant here, from returning cutizen/travellers causing snap lockdowns in the community.
Caution sounds like good practice for the future of travelling to other countries. I doubt I will be going far for the next few years. Sadly….
Ancient Greek sayings do probably need an update in terms of contemporary language pronouns. Thanks for reminding me of that. I hope it did not cause offence.
Thank you for your comment, LiveTerra. I have translated it here: “The river could be any day that passes in today’s conditions. We are different every day. In fact, we bathe in a different river every day…”
Each and every day we are alive, nothing stays the same, or is static. The bad days change (thankfully) and the good days change also. We ride the waves of life.
It is a quote that makes me think about the transience of each moment and life itself. The Ancient Greeks had some amazing thoughts for their time. Mind you, I haven’t come across it, before now.
Yes, everything changes constantly. Even taken literally this saying is true. On the first dip the water is likely freezing. A minute later, and your body will have lost some of its heat with the result the water wouldn’t be feeling as cold.
Hello dear Amanda, thank you for sharing this great quote. It’s a very comforting one, and so true! How often do we worry about things from our past that might happen to us again in the future, conjuring up these fears (which a teacher of me once said means “false evidence appearing real”) and creating stress in the process? Just because we equal the past with the future, which, as the quote indicates, is totally not realistic… Thanks Amanda! Hugs and blessings to you. ✨✨✨
“False evidence appearing real and creating stress in the process.” That is profoundly a fact. Why do we let that happen? If we think about it in those terms, it seems crazy to not let the past slide into mental oblivion, doesn’t it?
Absolutely! I believe the answer lies in the wiring of our neural pathways. With every thought we think we rewire the brain in its similar thinking structures…
I think there even was a book titled just that: How to re-wire your brain.
And I believe it is possible to do that.
However it takes work to make it work.
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I had to really think. Woke me up. Cheers, from Sydney Australia!
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Sorry to wake you, unless it was time to wake up! Cheers from Queensland. Hope you stay safe down there. Are you waiting for a vaccination? The waitlist up here is growing.
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Had my second shot last week, phew! It was a profound awakening lol, so thank you. Take care yeah, I hope you get yours vaccinations soon.
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I think it might be a way off. Brisbane will run out of Pfizer in a few days…..
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Gosh, but do you have clotting issues? Both my parents, my husband and I had Astra Zenica.
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I would prefer the Moderna or if nothing else Pfizer. Noone seems to want to take the chance on A-Z
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I’m a pharmacist by trade. I understand your concern. Unfortunately, they all have side effects, drugs/vaccines, it is simply too early to truly quantity it all in terms of Covid vaccines. It’s a matter weighing it out, if the benefits outweigh then we take it. I hope this helps. I hope you find peace amongst the chaos. Take care.
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*quantify.. sorry about all the spelling :))
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Always do a risk-benefit analysis in this kind of decision. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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That is such a great saying! Thank you for sharing it with us.
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It is one that makes you think! Thanks for your comment and visit, Donna. I always appreciate your support and feedback.
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That River saying is simple yet so profound!! Perfect for the photos and mood for a indexing Sunday 😉
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It states the obvious, Yvette. But an ‘obvious’ that we all forget! So it is a good reminder. I do like it – a lot.
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🤍🤍🤍
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Ehrmm ..
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Lovely, I would like to get on one.
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You mean one of those river boats?
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Indeed, seeing the reflections around me.
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A river boat down the Rhine would be sublime.
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I totally agree.
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My favourite philosopher
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Is it, Derrick? I have just discovered him. Sometimes it feels like he says nothing at all and then it sinks in that what he has said is profound.
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You might like this earlier post: https://derrickjknight.com/2014/01/25/all-is-flux-nothing-stays-still/
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Lovely and serene
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We’ve had our first doses of Astra Zeneca—without no side effects except slightly tender arms for a couple of day. Second doses come this week. I’m sorry so any people (especially those over 50) are so reluctant to protect themselves. Pzifer and Moderna may be a long way off. They may be ordered, but they haven’t arrived.
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Exactly. But I am not in the recommended age group.
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Amanda, this one was a head-scratcher at first. My guess is we have new water flowing, so it is not the same. It must be a metaphor for the person who is changing. Keith
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A metaphor – yes Keith. It could mean, exactly as you say. I think it also refers to the uniqueness of every moment. The river and the water is never exactly the same, from one moment to the next. We are a dynamic entity and change is the one constant certainty.
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Very nice. And so true.
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Thanks!
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Lovely thought for a working Sunday for me.. regards from De! Stay safe.
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Thank you. How is the situation with Corona in your part of the world. We here in Australia are struggling ( or the Government is) with vaccinations, so we have snap lockdowns when there is a breakout in the community. Otherwise we remain safe way down here, with the borders shut.
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Oh here in Germany, life is going back to normal. The infection rate had a sudden sink (??) so people are rushing to get vaccinated so they can be allowed to travel and have vacations. We are still wearing masks, also at work and schools are back to normal . We are hearing about the threaths of the new Delat Corona variant so for me personally, I am still cautious about crowds. On the other side it´s good to see that life went back slowly to where we are before…but then psychology plays a big part now.
The borders have reopened but there´s a tight control for risks countries–meaning summer vacation is not really “safe” yet as it seems.
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Great to hear you have resumed a sort of normality. The trouble with viruses is that they mutate so rapidly and we have a few cases of the new Delta variant here, from returning cutizen/travellers causing snap lockdowns in the community.
Caution sounds like good practice for the future of travelling to other countries. I doubt I will be going far for the next few years. Sadly….
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So true (and the feminist in me would like to add “or woman” 😎).
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Ancient Greek sayings do probably need an update in terms of contemporary language pronouns. Thanks for reminding me of that. I hope it did not cause offence.
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Lovely thoughts.
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Thanks, Dorothy
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Nehir günümüz koşullarında geçen her bir gün olabilir. Her gün farklı biriyiz. Aslında her gün farklı bir nehirde yıkanmaktayız…
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Thank you for your comment, LiveTerra. I have translated it here: “The river could be any day that passes in today’s conditions. We are different every day. In fact, we bathe in a different river every day…”
Each and every day we are alive, nothing stays the same, or is static. The bad days change (thankfully) and the good days change also. We ride the waves of life.
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I’ve always liked that quote – thanks for reminding me of it!
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It is a quote that makes me think about the transience of each moment and life itself. The Ancient Greeks had some amazing thoughts for their time. Mind you, I haven’t come across it, before now.
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I guess I must have encountered it a few times, although I couldn’t have told you the source!
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No doubt you would have seen it in your professional capacity!
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Don’t think so – more likely general reading or maybe on travel blogs???
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PS I was a for much of the time a children’s librarian and I don’t think they read much Heraclitus 😆
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Perhaps not. Lol.
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Yes, everything changes constantly. Even taken literally this saying is true. On the first dip the water is likely freezing. A minute later, and your body will have lost some of its heat with the result the water wouldn’t be feeling as cold.
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Good point, Chris. It is also the interaction, itself, of one body with the other body or object that changes something.
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Umm❤️
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Hello dear Amanda, thank you for sharing this great quote. It’s a very comforting one, and so true! How often do we worry about things from our past that might happen to us again in the future, conjuring up these fears (which a teacher of me once said means “false evidence appearing real”) and creating stress in the process? Just because we equal the past with the future, which, as the quote indicates, is totally not realistic… Thanks Amanda! Hugs and blessings to you. ✨✨✨
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“False evidence appearing real and creating stress in the process.” That is profoundly a fact. Why do we let that happen? If we think about it in those terms, it seems crazy to not let the past slide into mental oblivion, doesn’t it?
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Absolutely! I believe the answer lies in the wiring of our neural pathways. With every thought we think we rewire the brain in its similar thinking structures…
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I think there even was a book titled just that: How to re-wire your brain.
And I believe it is possible to do that.
However it takes work to make it work.
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I concur! Wishing you a fab day over there:)
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Thank you so much! Likewise!
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Thank you 🤗
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I love this quote
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Stream of consciousness!!
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Great quote and a peaceful image to accompany. Thanks, Amanda.
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Thank you, much appreciated
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Amazing
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Ugh I loved reading this ! Thank you for sharing
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My pleasure Amaka
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Wow
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