There are snakes in the grass. I know this. But one can't stop walking through the grass because of what may be there. And for someone who loves to walk barefoot in the grass, I can oft times put myself in a bad spot. But, feeling the cool and softness of the blades under my feet seem too wonderful to give up...
The most beautiful works of art, if studied long enough, will be found to have flaws. That's why I have always tried to look quickly and remember only the beauty. Thing is, I tend to do the same with people. I want to never see, or at least ignore, the flaws in people. What flaws I may see I try to forgive and/or forget. Isn't that better than taking something beautiful and searching for flaws? Would there ever be anything beautiful left if we did?
There are so many things we are unable to control in our lives. I think if we really sat and concentrated on just how many there are, we'd probably throw our hands up and call it a day. What takes me aback, is how some people are unwilling to take control of the things they can. All these things in the world that can take us out, put us behind, toss us to the heap or bring us to our knees, and still we allow more to weigh us down. Will we ever learn to cast off the shackles? Should we?
It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory. ~W. Edwards Deming
Very astute observations and very well stated.
ReplyDeleteI believe, and recent studies have borne this out, that people with a more positive outlook, those who see the glass half full rather than half empty, tend to be happier and do better in life and live healthier and longer.
Looking at life through rose-coloured glasses is a good idea and practice, but one must temper that outlook with the knowledge that yellow-bellied rattlers (I just made that animal up, I think) are sometimes found slithering in the lovely grass we enjoy treading barefoot.
The reason these snakes aren't sometimes readily recognized is that yellow, seen through rose glasses, appears orange. Watch out for orange snakes.
I have my moments.
ReplyDeleteYou are correct. One does need to lower the glasses from time to time looking for dangers.
And carry a big stick.