FFolkes,
“A test of what is real is that it is hard and rough.
Joys are found in it, not pleasure.
What is pleasant belongs to dreams.”
~~ Simone Weil ~~
White’s Tavern, Belfast, Ireland est. 1630 a.d….
Just a few moments ago, I was gifted with a bit of bitter ironic humor, directed, naturally, at myself. I had to laugh at me for having the following thought, to wit: “Discipline used to be easier….” Bwahahahaha! It is only when I reach this degree of stupid the true bozoid nature of reality becomes clear, and my temporary insanity pops like the bubble it is.
Discipline isn’t supposed to be easy, whether it’s for one’s self, or for another. If it were easy, everybody would be able to do it, for everybody prefers ‘easy’ to ‘hard’…. which, of course, is a complete denial of reality, where we find the hard way is ALWAYS the easy way, and, vice versa…..
Now, in the past, I might use such an event as the basis for a rant/discussion about human nature…. but, I’m not really in a mood to dissect such a complex subject into discussable parts (yes, I just made up another word; sue me….), so, instead, I’ll go on to the next section, then beyond, with no more concern for propriety than I’ve ever shown. Not only that, but, if you wish to wade through this mess to the end, you have to choice but to come along for the ride, such as it is. You see, this is all I could come up with for this section. S’okay, though, the remaining three came out just fine. You’ll see….
Shall we Pearl?
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The Doors
Image from Needpix.com via Google Images…
Today seems like a good day for nostalgia, so, here is a video of this band in a concert from the year 1968…. Enjoy!
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Absolute stillness
would be more than just welcome
if only for now.
~~ gigoid ~~
9/6/2018
Platitudes for Attitudes
Platitudes shake us, attitudes break us.
Life can be a real pain, y’know?
Still, if we don’t fight where it takes us,
it’s a pretty straight row to hoe..
A lot of what we see and hear
isn’t always in the best of taste.
Life at large can be one long frisson of fear.
Making an effort often seems a huge waste.
Pundits, dogma dogs, myrmidons, oligarchs & pimps;
assholes and predators every one.
Twisted, sick, anti-humans; anomalous, ignorant wimps.
Logic says, every time, lobotomize ’em, & be done.
Illusions, delusions, confusions, a dedicated data dump,
bilious, divisive, spicy with hatred and fears.
Inflation, immigration, promises from the clownish Trump
Leaving even our basest survival heavy with tears.
Ancient sages left signs on the path to peace,
for those with wit to see.
No need for undue effort, no quest for golden fleece.
All we ever need to do, is be.
~~ gigoid ~~
8/29/2015
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Naked Pearls
Now, THIS is an iconic Pearl… Just follow the dots…
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“Nobody knows the age of the human race,
but everybody agrees that it is old enough to know better.”
~~ Uncommonly Sagacious Bee ~~
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“A thankful heart is the parent of all virtues.”
~~ Cicero (B.C. 106-43) ~~
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“It is far more impressive
when others discover your good qualities without your help.”
~~ Miss Manners (Judith Martin) ~~
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“Nobody ever complains that
you are treating them like a child
when you listen to their stories,
encourage their dreams,
and tell them how special they are.”
~~ Callan Williams ~~
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“A wise man first determines what is within his control;
all else is then irrelevant.”
~~ Epictetus ~~
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“I am free, no matter what rules surround me.
If I find them tolerable, I tolerate them;
if I find them too obnoxious, I break them.
I am free because I know that I alone
am morally responsible for everything I do.”
~~ Professor Bernardo de la Paz ~~
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“And now we come to the magic of words. A word, also, just like an idea, a
thought, has the effect of reality upon undifferentiated minds.”
~~ Emma Jung ~~
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“A wise man,
recognizing the the world is but an illusion,
does not act as if it is real,
so he escapes the suffering.”
~~ Buddha ~~
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“Careful, Mister. Old Zeek is liable to fire that sucker up!”
~~ Subtle Bee ~~
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I TOLD y’all to be careful! Oh, no, I guess I didn’t. Oh, well; I hope y’all are okay. Tell you what, I’ll give you some time to recover before we try this again. I’ll be back in a day or so with some more…. hmm. Not sure what to call it, so, I’ll leave it at “more”…. I’ll be back with more ‘more’. In the meantime, rest, recover, & prepare for another round of exploring consensual reality with a relative madman…. Ta, then, luvs….
Y’all take care out there,
and May the Metaphorse be with you;
Blessed Be, dearest Carole, Mark,Theresa, & Richy
and everyone else, too…
When I works, I works hard.
When I sits, I sits loose.
When I thinks, I falls asleep.
Which is Why….
Sometimes I sits and thinks,
and sometimes,
I just sits.
gigoid, the dubious
The *only* duly authorized Computer Curmudgeon.
PLEASE STOP READING THIS MESSAGE NOW.
“SCRAM!!!!!!!!!!”- Oscar the Grouch
À bientôt, mon cherí….
Another excellent choice in music…..my daughter knows that when I crap out one of the songs at my memorial will be “When The Music Is Over” and “Working Class Hero”…..it is great to have you back on a daily basis…..chuq
Thanks, bro; glad you’re enjoying it all. So far, so am I…. *smile*… Windows 10 sucks bigtime, but, I’ll get used to it, I suppose…. I’ll be by IST later… g, td
I agree I much preferred Windows XP….simple to use….I will be here….see ya then….chuq
Oooh gigoids back 😀
Yep… head’s up!….
*grin*
g, td
“Absolute stillness
would be more than just welcome
if only for now.”
~~ gigoid ~~
Being Still Within no
Matter Winds
Hurricane
eye
of
Human
that and who Rises Higher
Calm eye Capstone of Pyramid Higher..:)
“A test of what is real is that it is hard and rough.
Joys are found in it, not pleasure.
What is pleasant belongs to dreams.”
~~ Simone Weil ~~
Joy is Blood Sweat And Tears Yes..
Boot Camp Real For LiFE NeVeR ends NoW When FuLLY LiViNG NoW..:)
“Nobody knows the age of the human race,
but everybody agrees that it is old enough to know better.”
~~ Uncommonly Sagacious Bee ~~
TRuE A Human Race Feels and Senses Better iN Dance oF No KNoW..
aT lEast tHat’s How i Find ‘it NoW..:)
“A thankful heart is the parent of all virtues.”
~~ Cicero (B.C. 106-43) ~~
True Gratitude is Shown to Tremendously Raise Serotonin
Levels as then who wins the Lobster Fight is not so imPorTanT.. WitH SMiLES..:)
“It is far more impressive
when others discover your good qualities without your help.”
~~ Miss Manners (Judith Martin) ~~
Butt don’t Forget to Turn on the ‘Lamps’
And Short Shorts Or And Short Skirts to Fly
A World is Bootyful When Free to Be BootyFuLL..:)
“Nobody ever complains that
you are treating them like a child
when you listen to their stories,
encourage their dreams,
and tell them how special they are.”
~~ Callan Williams ~~
No More Quiet Hands and Feet iMpriSoned in Desks..
Like an
F iN
Office Worker Child..:)
“A wise man first determines what is within his control;
all else is then irrelevant.”
~~ Epictetus ~~
Dance Freeing Emotional
Regulation and Sensory
Integration
Rationality
of Feelings
And Senses come
to Be GiVinG Neo-Cortical
Space to whatEver coMes Free to Mind NexT..
other wise Monkey Chatter is aLWays aTTempting
to find out
why We
Feel
Sense
so
out of
Control NoW From:
Our Feelings And Senses to: WHoLeNoW..:)
“I am free, no matter what rules surround me.
If I find them tolerable, I tolerate them;
if I find them too obnoxious, I break them.
I am free because I know that I alone
am morally responsible for everything I do.”
~~ Professor Bernardo de la Paz ~~
Free Health Care Helps..:)
“And now we come to the magic of words. A word, also, just like an idea, a
thought, has the effect of reality upon undifferentiated minds.”
~~ Emma Jung ~~
Closer to Affect for “Normal” Humans now at least..:)
“A wise man,
recognizing the the world is but an illusion,
does not act as if it is real,
so he escapes the suffering.”
~~ Buddha ~~
i sTill SuGGest FReeDance..:)
“Careful, Mister. Old Zeek is liable to fire that sucker up!”
~~ Subtle Bee ~~
Calm Fires GreaTesT Storms..:)