Thoughtful Thursday - Be Tolerant, Brighten a Day, Plant Flowers
Thursday is my day to get thoughtful on the blog and I have a couple neat ones this week. @Wesphilbin waves the #thoughtfuldailypost flag for us and has created @thoughtfulposts as the curation account you can delegate to in order to boost its reward power for thoughtful posts.
I invite you share in my musings and the loosely-related music I pair with each.
Strict Tolerance
Marcus Aurelius https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Aurelius was Roman emperor for 19 years starting 161 AD and was known as a stoic philosopher. Strange profile for the empire known for its conquest and probably why he was the last of the five good emperors in an era of peace and stability. As it is, becoming Roman emperor was probably equivalent to beating the boss level so you must have some thoughtful chops.
Looking back on a conversation last week with @amberkashif, we concluded that focussing upon that which you might be able to control is one of the keys to be happy and fruitful. We can control ourselves and a little mental discipline is a good way to accomplish that. Why bother be strict and try and control others? As a parent, it seems the harder I might try, the less it works so Marcus may be on to something.
Besides that, it is a kind thing to be tolerant with others. Lately, there seems to be a movement started by Gen X to be tolerant with ourselves because we were told we were never good enough and only hard work matters. While we do have to be kinder to ourselves as we fail our way to victories, strictness should play a part and not be mutually exclusive form kindness.
Don't ask me how the song locked in my head while contemplating this thought is Twisted Sister. Be chrool to your scuel!
Just-In-Case Kindness
I am not sure who is responsible for this Word Porn but it seems fairly timely over the last couple years. Upheaval, uncertainty and change seems to have brought out the true colours in many people. I have heard it said that boredom is the birthplace of creativity but, for many, that coupled with seclusion leads to mental illness. While I like to be the one who does the checking in, I certainly can appreciate the kindness shown when it comes back this way.
There are so many people out there who could use a little checking in on by you. With the ability to reach out immediately via social media, instant messaging and even the blockchain, I believe we should do a little more of it. "Just in case it causes you joy" should be a good enough reason
It is the little things that matter the most when it comes to sustaining a level of peace and happiness. Why not be a little light in someone's day and check in on them?
Good day to you sunshine!
Plant Flowers!
A quick little funny one as a bonus. I am planting flowers this year......and maybe a few hot peppers to make things interesting!
Plant those flowers of kindness and give it away now.
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Controlling others is not a good thing just as you have said it will eventually cause us pain but we should learn to be tolerant with others and show them love.
Love wins and tolerance is kindness for sure.
Those who cannot do, manage others. Probably the same for controlling ourselves first!
First of all, thanks for the mention.
Over the years I have realized that a desire to change the things want is beyond our control brings nothing but desperation. Not only this, but it drains us of the energy that could be utilized in bringing the betterment in the areas in our control
That's an important point you have made. Balance is the key to a successful life. Being too strict or complacently kind both are disastrous.
About the Word Porn I would like to say.... I have always believed that nothing is for granted in this world. Nothing is little, in fact. A smile, a hug, a small favor everthing deserves to be appreciated. By providing this appreciation we not only make others feel worthwhile but we ourselves experience more positive emotions.
Hmmmmm.... planting flowers. That's good. I am bringing up my flowers, my kids, the fragrance of my life
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You and @wesphilbin would get along fantastically. I think you should post to #thoughtfuldily post too with your thoughtfulness.
I have used the tag several times but haven't posted directly to the communityvso far. I will now publish something directly to the community.
Thanks for the advice @zekepickleman
No thanks necessary. I love connecting good people via the blockchain and the engagement/discussion that results.
Connection is everything in the social media, and a connection with like mided people is a blessing.
You are doing charity work by doing this ❤
Good question. Nowadays people rarely do that. Almost everyone is minding only their own business, without caring about others. This is the sad truth about today's society. Too many people think that "others will help". If you are in trouble, most people leave you. If you are in a financially good situation, then suddenly a circle of "friends" will appear. But they want your money, not you. Most people are driven by selfish interests, not by love and compassion towards others.
This is today's society.
It is not. There are exceptions everywhere and it is much better to be the change and see what happens.
For example, as I was gathering with a group of volunteers gathering supplies to send to Ukraine and to send to homes here ready for refugees, the guys showed me a picture of a kid who had visited the multicultural office that morning and donated $40 and change that he had raised himself selling lemonade.
If you look hard and cannot find these gems, you may be in the wrong society or it needs you badly to hold the door for someone.
In fact, you have inspired me to go now and write a blog about that day on the business account @town-crier
THX!