The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence
What is it that happens to us when we think that other things are better than what we have? What puts such thoughts in our mind? We are all drawn towards happiness and maybe we think that it would bring us happiness to have the other things because we know that inside we aren't really happy with what we have. What do we expect out of life? Could we have unrealistic expectations? Can we expect to have the harvest of the other things if we are unwilling to do the work for them? So many questions and no definitive answers.
I remember one lady saying, " The problem is that people want what we have but my husband and I worked over thirty years to have what we have".
Who drives the snazziest car? There's something about our maturity and our value system that shows what is impressive to us and does it have to keep being bigger and better. Some of the things I thought was so great when I was young I wouldn't walk across the street to see them today.
This is all a process we go through to find out what we want to work for and to know our own self worth and self esteem comes from within. We become satisfied with what we have and who we are and realize our value doesn't come from things.
Some people can spend their entire lives chasing the illusive butterfly. Why? The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
Friday, May 8, 2020
"Old Saying Makes No Difference to be Same Differnce" by Susan Pearl
Six of one and a half dozen of the other
Six of one and a half dozen of the other is the same amount said in two different ways. Sometimes people are talking about the same thing but talking about it in different ways. After each one has said what they wanted to say and then everyone agrees it is really the same difference "because" it is like six of one and a half dozen of the other. It is the same thing only told in two different ways.
Six of one and a half dozen of the other is the same amount said in two different ways. Sometimes people are talking about the same thing but talking about it in different ways. After each one has said what they wanted to say and then everyone agrees it is really the same difference "because" it is like six of one and a half dozen of the other. It is the same thing only told in two different ways.
Thursday, May 7, 2020
"Old Saying Recommends One Main Chef" by Susan Pearl
Too many cooks spoil the broth.
Each of us have taste preferences. Some of the people like spicy food, some like hot and some are in between with their favorite flavorings. Some like rich foods and some not.
If a few of these various people cooked together making a broth with not anyone taking the lead each one would have a different opinion as to how the broth should taste. One cook may think the broth is too spicy and hot so that cook adds a pint of cream. Then another cook may think that the cream is too rich tasting and adds a cup of vinegar. Another cook thinks the vinegar makes the broth too sour and adds a cup of sugar. Another cook thinks the broth is too sweet and adds a half cup of salt. By now all agree the broth is not edible.
There are some things that only one main person should be in charge of to do the entire process. That person should have a plan and carry through on the plan. Anyone assisting in any way should all use the same plan and know exactly what they are supposed to do to assist in the process. The person in charge is responsible for the outcome and takes responsibility for the outcome either way. The term "either way" is used because people do make mistakes and it may be a possibility that someone may put sugar in thinking it is salt. But keeping the broth to very few people making it does insure the likelihood that it will turn out consistently delicious. Condiments can be placed on the table such as hot sauce, spices, salt, pepper, catsup, mustard and sour cream for individuals to add in their own bowl of broth the flavors they want according to each of their taste preferences.
Each of us have taste preferences. Some of the people like spicy food, some like hot and some are in between with their favorite flavorings. Some like rich foods and some not.
If a few of these various people cooked together making a broth with not anyone taking the lead each one would have a different opinion as to how the broth should taste. One cook may think the broth is too spicy and hot so that cook adds a pint of cream. Then another cook may think that the cream is too rich tasting and adds a cup of vinegar. Another cook thinks the vinegar makes the broth too sour and adds a cup of sugar. Another cook thinks the broth is too sweet and adds a half cup of salt. By now all agree the broth is not edible.
There are some things that only one main person should be in charge of to do the entire process. That person should have a plan and carry through on the plan. Anyone assisting in any way should all use the same plan and know exactly what they are supposed to do to assist in the process. The person in charge is responsible for the outcome and takes responsibility for the outcome either way. The term "either way" is used because people do make mistakes and it may be a possibility that someone may put sugar in thinking it is salt. But keeping the broth to very few people making it does insure the likelihood that it will turn out consistently delicious. Condiments can be placed on the table such as hot sauce, spices, salt, pepper, catsup, mustard and sour cream for individuals to add in their own bowl of broth the flavors they want according to each of their taste preferences.
"Old Saying Asks the Question of---'Is It Worth It'?" by Susan Pearl
Like trying to find a needle in a haystack
If I were asked to find a needle in a haystack I would consider my options. Does a needle activate a metal detector? Can a magnet be used in some way? But if these items were not available and strand by strand each piece of hay had to be looked at, it would be very time consuming and tedious but it could be possible.
Some people might think it is not worth the effort and they would not use the haystack or they would just go ahead and buy a new needle. Some things are too hard to do for what they are worth in the end. And, of course, a person could spend all of that time and effort and not ever find the needle anyway. Sometimes it just makes sense to move on and not give a lot of effort to a project that may prove to be a waste of time in the end and really not worth the effort. A person has to decide it is worth the effort because the effort will be intense and have the very real possibility of being done in vain.
Hay with a needle in it cannot be fed to cattle because of the possibility that the needle could cause harm to a cow. What if it is the last stack of hay and the cattle are hungry? So different settings and different demands would all have different impacts on making the decision if all of the effort and time would be worth the outcome and what is more important.
If I were asked to find a needle in a haystack I would consider my options. Does a needle activate a metal detector? Can a magnet be used in some way? But if these items were not available and strand by strand each piece of hay had to be looked at, it would be very time consuming and tedious but it could be possible.
Some people might think it is not worth the effort and they would not use the haystack or they would just go ahead and buy a new needle. Some things are too hard to do for what they are worth in the end. And, of course, a person could spend all of that time and effort and not ever find the needle anyway. Sometimes it just makes sense to move on and not give a lot of effort to a project that may prove to be a waste of time in the end and really not worth the effort. A person has to decide it is worth the effort because the effort will be intense and have the very real possibility of being done in vain.
Hay with a needle in it cannot be fed to cattle because of the possibility that the needle could cause harm to a cow. What if it is the last stack of hay and the cattle are hungry? So different settings and different demands would all have different impacts on making the decision if all of the effort and time would be worth the outcome and what is more important.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
"Old Sayng Explains Perseverance" by Susan Pearl
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again
I think that resilience and perseverance go hand and hand. To adjust and adapt to change takes resilience over and over again. To persist in this challenge of resilience takes perseverance over and over again. The ability to pick ourselves up and start over again.
We can learn from each attempt on how to do it better and better. To practice and practice and practice at doing it right and to execute these abilities with consistency is a way of "try, try again". It takes a lot of work. It takes a lot of resilience. It takes a lot of perseverance. It takes giving it our very best time and time again to succeed and accomplish our optimum level of performance and ability. We have to keep it up and then know and live with the fact we did our best and no one can ask for more than that. We succeeded in giving it our very best and no one can take that away from us.
This old saying can be applied to many areas and avenues of life such as becoming an artist, a musician, a chef, a welder, an athlete, a writer, a gardener and so much more...try, try again.
I think that resilience and perseverance go hand and hand. To adjust and adapt to change takes resilience over and over again. To persist in this challenge of resilience takes perseverance over and over again. The ability to pick ourselves up and start over again.
We can learn from each attempt on how to do it better and better. To practice and practice and practice at doing it right and to execute these abilities with consistency is a way of "try, try again". It takes a lot of work. It takes a lot of resilience. It takes a lot of perseverance. It takes giving it our very best time and time again to succeed and accomplish our optimum level of performance and ability. We have to keep it up and then know and live with the fact we did our best and no one can ask for more than that. We succeeded in giving it our very best and no one can take that away from us.
This old saying can be applied to many areas and avenues of life such as becoming an artist, a musician, a chef, a welder, an athlete, a writer, a gardener and so much more...try, try again.
"Old Saying Explains Determination" by Susan Pearl
Where there's a will there's a way
In my opinion the word "will" is the level or degree of determination that keeps reactivating high motivation in a person to accomplish what needs to be done. I have known some very strong willed people in my lifetime. Call it "ability to go the distance" or that the level of determination matches or surpasses the challenge to make it through. Often times where ingenuity of talents, creativity, very hard work and a selfless (not going to give up no matter how hard it gets) attitude keeps pushing forward there will be a way through the challenge or difficulty. Some of these quests can take years and years to accomplish. It will be exhausting, it will an ongoing tireless dedication but it will be rewarding and it will very worth it. Where's there's a will there's a way.
In my opinion the word "will" is the level or degree of determination that keeps reactivating high motivation in a person to accomplish what needs to be done. I have known some very strong willed people in my lifetime. Call it "ability to go the distance" or that the level of determination matches or surpasses the challenge to make it through. Often times where ingenuity of talents, creativity, very hard work and a selfless (not going to give up no matter how hard it gets) attitude keeps pushing forward there will be a way through the challenge or difficulty. Some of these quests can take years and years to accomplish. It will be exhausting, it will an ongoing tireless dedication but it will be rewarding and it will very worth it. Where's there's a will there's a way.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
"Old Saying Shows the Strong Force of Preparartion" by Susan Pearl
Forewarned is forearmed.
I think being prepared is a measure of strength to combat the warnings of dangers we have evidence that are present. Getting ready and being ready are advantageous to not being caught off guard. We are responsible and we recognize the responsibility we have to take the actions we need to take to protect ourselves and others from potential dangers. It is a needed necessity to be aware and recognize warnings signs of anything or anyone who does not have our best interests but only their own interests to advance at our expense. We are prepared to not let that happened. Forewarned is forearmed.
I think being prepared is a measure of strength to combat the warnings of dangers we have evidence that are present. Getting ready and being ready are advantageous to not being caught off guard. We are responsible and we recognize the responsibility we have to take the actions we need to take to protect ourselves and others from potential dangers. It is a needed necessity to be aware and recognize warnings signs of anything or anyone who does not have our best interests but only their own interests to advance at our expense. We are prepared to not let that happened. Forewarned is forearmed.
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