Tis a Noble Thought or Deed

Saint Aldegundis, Virgin and Abbess, c. 639-684

The word "noble" (from the Latin "nobilitas) is rarely used anymore yet I believe could still be used to define some individuals or professions today.

Nobility:  www.thesaurus.com:      
1.  The noble class or the body of nobles in a country.
2.  In Britain (the peerage).
3.  The state or quality of being noble.
4.  Nobleness of mind, character or spirit; exalted moral excellence.
5.  Grandeur or magnificence.
6.  Noble birth or rank.

Synonyms:
Principled; honorable; estimable; worthy, meritorious; grand; dignified; august; majestic; stately; imposing; splendid; impressive; regal; lordly; noteworthy; notable; outstanding; exemplary; exceptional; famed; celebrated; acclaimed; distinguished.

The following link has information regarding Saint Aldegundis:        

www.nobility.org/2012/05/10/aldegundis/

**Quotes**
"True nobility is exempt from fear" - Cicero

"There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man.  True nobility is being superior to your former self" - Ernest Hemingway 

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Memories

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/dad-makes-lifetime-memories-kids-11839695

Inner Bully

A young victim of bullying

Bully:  n.  A person who is habitually cruel or overbearing, especially to smaller or weaker people. 

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Human beings are a work in progress, from the very first moment they're born until the day they die.

When I look back at the years behind me, I am constantly revisiting myself and wondering why I chose to do this over that.  "Why did I choose to be hurtful when I could have easily handled the situation in a compassionate manner?"  

I think it has to do with the inner bully inside of us.  If we're careless and let this bully have its way, it will start manifesting and dictating to us at a very young age, overpowering our empathy and infecting the way we behave.  I see this happening all too often today in the public schools:    A bully picks out his victim.  He taunts and whispers, humiliates and threatens until the victim is rendered helpless.   

Many times a bully succeeds because no one bothers to point out to him or her that bullying is unacceptable and not to be tolerated.  There can be reasons for this:  indifference (don't care, can't be bothered, no big deal) from school officials, classmates and parents, in which a bully is further emboldened to pick another victim.        

This question begs an answer:  "Aren't we supposed to be our Brothers Keepers?        

In life, we are constantly presented with choices.   

Today there are too many making the wrong choices, letting their inner bully dictate their actions,  wreaking havoc in and wrecking people's lives.  In some cases, leaving the victim so traumatized that they take their own life.

It's time to take a stand on behalf of those who are the victims of bullying.   

It's time to stand up for the powerless, the frightened, the weak.

It's time to become our Brother's Keeper.       

https://bullyingpsacomm200.wordpress.com/

Time - Inception by Hans Zimmer (Cello Cover)

Tick Tock

I found a tree this morning

On my morning walk

I’ve come this way for many years

But this tree I did not spot

Its heavy trunk lay close to ground 

I wondered what had brought it down

This dead, reclusive, Gothic tree

Whose hidden beauty I could see
And its arm that reached out desperately

And now recoiled in agony

Its gnarled, decayed and mottled limb

Reminded me of the Fairy Tale, "Grimm",

It had cried for help, but no one came

It then repulsed in shock and pain

Its plan was to live to seventy three

But, alas, it found

Twas not to be   

The Conveyor Belt in the Sky

 

I'm trying to find something worthwhile to post about for this week.  Something that will resonate with you.  How about we all, "keep forging ahead?"   

Life sometimes feels like being trapped in a block of cheese.  You keep watching the same disgusting movie over and over.  You're slowly realizing that you've handed control of your body and mind over to something else which has completely immobilized and demoralized you.  Procrastination sets in, "should I or shouldn't I"?  It can get so overwhelming you give up, feeling you're getting nowhere.  You're treading water in a heavy wool overcoat.   

Did it ever occur to you that help is just a prayer away?  Prayer is a great way of freeing oneself from  debilitating habits.  It also helps immensely to have encouragement and support from family and friends.

Self improvement is not an easy task as we're finding out.   In fact it's far more than we expected.  Yet it is necessary in order for us to run across the finish line. 

What's the biggest item on your "To Do" list for 2018?  What's holding you back?  What's the most important thing in your life right now?  What's the biggest obstacle you're facing?

There are so many of us who have "hangers on".  It's that old and outworn part of us that doesn't serve us well anymore yet stubbornly refuses to leave.  It's time for a shake up.  It takes courage to own up to things and face things when we're scared.

One of the hardest things in life is making the decision to get up and out of our comfort zones.  It's even more daunting when we're given an ultimatum, "you have to do this."  We're all on a one way journey, being propelled forward on some giant conveyor belt in the sky.    And, guess what, we've got plenty of company!

Most of the time it takes time for life's picture to unfold.  In the meantime we're fretting and dodging.  Don't fear life but rise to its challenges.   Add some chips and dip to that cheese.

You  can't learn anything worthwhile if you keep running away. 

For 2018 Find Your Word of Truth

https://www.brewingwisdom.com/2017/12/29/find-your-2018-word/