Mostly anonymous, proverbs and sayings are a portal through time to generations past and echo a diverse range of cultures. They speak of the experiences of many lessons learned and the wisdom from thousands of lives lived.
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Oh Gosh, I am still an Idealist
When did you lose your idealism? Or gain a degree of cynicism and/or wisdom?
Sunday Sayings – Snobbery and Privilege
Hypocrisy is the essence of snobbery, but all snobbery is about the problem of belonging or exclusiveness. “Some people have such good taste they can't enjoy anything.” ― Marty Rubin “They [Harvard academia] liked the poor, but didn't like the smell of the poor.” ― Chris Hedges “It was culture as class performance, literature fetishised … Continue reading Sunday Sayings – Snobbery and Privilege
More on Greed Risk and Desire
"Wealth is not about having a lot of money; it's about having a lot of options." -Chris Rock Managing money often results in behaviours that might be regarded as greed or human competitiveness . Some folks feel an adrenaline rush at the prospect of making unexpected money. Creating wealth is often perceived to be a … Continue reading More on Greed Risk and Desire
Sunday Sayings – Differences and Reality TV
I find there to be profound wisdom in proverbs, sayings and quotes and I marvel at the way they are so succinct in communicating messages to the reader. Mostly anonymous, they come to us from past generations and from across cultures. They speak of the experiences of lives lived and lessons learned. Quotes, like proverbs, … Continue reading Sunday Sayings – Differences and Reality TV
Sunday Sayings – Worry
For every behaviour, there is a pay-off. We rarely think and act without foundation or reason. How does worry serve or support you?
Finding Happiness
Everyone wants it, and we constantly seek it, yet it can be illusive to many. Happiness is really the magic spell of life. Every second Sunday, I ponder some suggestions on finding a little more joy and happiness in one's life. These are inspirational, encouraging words that are important to share with others.
Proverbial Thursday – Global Words of Wisdom
I find there to be profound wisdom in proverbs, sayings and quotes and I marvel at the way they are so succinct in communicating messages to the reader. Mostly anonymous, they come to us from past generations and from across cultures. They speak of the experiences of lives lived and lessons learned. Quotes, like proverbs, … Continue reading Proverbial Thursday – Global Words of Wisdom
Hidden Lives and Human Resilience
Tragedies do not discriminate between classes and yet some sectors of society have lower rates of suicide than others. And it is not the ones you would expect. Could this information be useful in prevention?
Survivors of Suicide Day 18 – Worth and Day 22 – Value
How Three Survivors of Suicide Spent Their Last Days On Earth - http://wp.me/p6xgta-oS Incredibly powerful stories, revealing in the way the writers take the reader into their heads and reveal their thinking. As a young person, I worked as a Nurse and never understood my patients as much as I did after reading this post. … Continue reading Survivors of Suicide Day 18 – Worth and Day 22 – Value
