Some Saturday Morning Philosophy
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Now, on to the matter of the day. Some Saturday morning philosophy. I recently came upon an old Samurai saying I think we should all take to heart.
My advice is to read these words slowly and aloud a few times. Let them sink in to your soul. If we truly expect nothing, we won't be disappointed at the end of the day (or any other time for that matter). If we are prepared for anything, we will be able to deal with those very disappointments (however unfortunate); but, more importantly, we'll be prepared for any goodness that comes our way too.
In essence, we become better equipped people. We free our minds and souls of anything possibly plaguing us. We can release from any inhibitions. We can put any paranoia or idiosyncrasies aside. Guilt can be cut down because we are not expecting anything -- therefore there is nothing to feel guilty about in the end. The list goes on and on.
But, undoubtedly, these two concepts are linked inextricably together. Reverse the sentence. To be prepared for anything is to expect nothing. Just think about it. Slow down your day and apply it to a bind or dilemma you currently find yourself in.
That should be some good food for thought on a Saturday morning.
Tomorrow's topic: Professor Sarah Trenholm and the art of Interpersonal Communication.
Have a happy weekend.
Now, on to the matter of the day. Some Saturday morning philosophy. I recently came upon an old Samurai saying I think we should all take to heart.
"Expect nothing. Be prepared for anything."
My advice is to read these words slowly and aloud a few times. Let them sink in to your soul. If we truly expect nothing, we won't be disappointed at the end of the day (or any other time for that matter). If we are prepared for anything, we will be able to deal with those very disappointments (however unfortunate); but, more importantly, we'll be prepared for any goodness that comes our way too.
In essence, we become better equipped people. We free our minds and souls of anything possibly plaguing us. We can release from any inhibitions. We can put any paranoia or idiosyncrasies aside. Guilt can be cut down because we are not expecting anything -- therefore there is nothing to feel guilty about in the end. The list goes on and on.
But, undoubtedly, these two concepts are linked inextricably together. Reverse the sentence. To be prepared for anything is to expect nothing. Just think about it. Slow down your day and apply it to a bind or dilemma you currently find yourself in.
That should be some good food for thought on a Saturday morning.
Tomorrow's topic: Professor Sarah Trenholm and the art of Interpersonal Communication.
Have a happy weekend.
You're thinking too much Nigel!!
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