It’s nice to get praised for doing good things. An ovation is a way for people to give praise to those who’s work is of quality. Some people get a standing ovation when they have put on a most excellent performance. Everyone needs an ovation of sorts for the good things they do. If we reward good behavior and actions then people will continue to do that sort of thing. Even if you don’t grace a stage you deserve an ovation for your contribution to the greater good.
Many of us live in places where there is an embarrassment of riches. A rich bounty of the best there is to offer is available to a few but many go without. I am not so sure it’s about being blessed but more like greed. The bounty people have to enjoy is pretty amazing but I wish others could experience such a thing. Natures bounty is something to behold in how rich and diverse the offerings out there but it seems only a select few can afford it. As we gather around the holiday table this week may others have access to the bounty of the world.
Calm is a place in as much as it’s a state of being. Let’s face it, the world is full of chaos and you have to find space in it to have peace and tranquility. Our emotions get the best of us so we need that chill to keep us from going bonkers. There is something fascinating about people who can stay calm during the greatest storms. Is it that they don’t care or perhaps they do but choose not to sweat it out. It is a great thing to find calm amongst the storm. Chill out good people, if you can.
Fortune is a loaded word. It can be the result of hard work or pure luck. It’s something that isn’t always about accumulation of wealth but opportunities to do exciting things in life. Carnivals have people who can predict your future by telling your fortune in the palm of your hands. There is a school of thought that you have to make your own fortune and not to let it just come to you. Whatever your fortune might be, I hope its a good one.
Fishing is a popular activity around the world. Whether it be a rod and reel or a net or your bare hands people like to catch fish of all types. Some fish head for the dinner plate while others are just released. There is science and techniques required to be good at it.
It’s also a metaphor for going after customers and clients for one’s business. You have to throw out a wide net to get what you want. The thing about fishing is that you have to know what you are looking for and the water you are searching.
My grandfather took me fishing as a kid. I have done it with friends as an adult. This is a relaxing activity. Sometimes it’s not about the fish, it’s about being together.
What is truly maddening is having a goal and not being able to reach it. It’s also doing the same things over and over again and expecting something new to come of it. A dog chasing its tail to no avail. Driving through stop and go traffic when you are late to get to an appointment. Frustration over a situation you find yourselves kind of stuck in. Much of life is maddening it’s just the way it is.
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