Despite the time of year I haven't actually gone into hibernation although my absence from here may say otherwise. Truth be told I am far from hibernating at the moment, I am more full of life than I have been in a very long time, spring has very definitely sprung (continuing from my last entry).
Time for me to start making some sense, something that can be very rare in my world.
I often talk about language and the words we choose to use, I am about to do it once more but from a very different angle. Come with me as I try and fathom why we make life more complicated than we need to – another common theme.
There are 2 very different ways of talking, saying things and hoping someone picks up on what you mean and then there is being direct, removing all the fancy wrapping that isn't needed. I am guilty of talking in riddles a lot of the time, I will probably do it right now but it really doesn't need to be that way.
If I want a loaf of bread I never ask for a flour and yeast product that goes well with jam, how ridiculous would that sound? I could never expect anyone to take me seriously or be clear to what I wanted if I was to do that, so why do I do the same thing at important moments? Why can we never dispense with abstract descriptions and say it how it is? The fact of the matter it is such a natural way for me, maybe it is some form of protection that I do it without even noticing.
Yesterday I was pushed over to the other side – the straight talking side, the difference it made was quite remarkable.
After 21(ish) years of never allowing my words to be obvious making the message hard to decipher I discovered a whole new world. It did take a certain someone to beat it out of me but the result made me sit up, it opened my mind to a new simpler world.
If you want something you can't rely on others to do your thinking for you, you can't expect everyone to be a mind reader, you have to meet them halfway. To move forward we have to find that little bit of bravery that is inside of each and every one of us somewhere. Look for it, it is there to help you, believe that it will serve you well.
The sun is shining bright in my world today even though it is dark outside, that is because I cast aside a habit of a life time and let my words be plain, simple – I let them be black and white. The way I was repaid for doing that can't be put into words at the moment but trust me it was worth it.
Fancy words may add some protection but they won't help you be understood, think black and white then colour flood your world like it has mine.
I shall skip off for now and leave you to reflect.
Enjoy today, look forward tomorrow
Be happy xxx
ReplyDeleteWell, I have goosebumps. Of course, knowing the reason for spring and being the one who wants to help 'plant the flowers', makes it all that much more interesting.
ReplyDeleteI have never been one to say things in riddles but I do know a few people who have.....I am, however, quite able to decipher some of the riddles which gives me an edge but I can see how others cannot.
I am more than proud of a person who has found their inner bravery and used it for good. Not, 'that guy stepped on my toe...one day I will get him back' kinda bravery, the 'if only that person knew that I think the sun shines brighter when they opened their eyes in the morning' kinda bravery. Many kudos to you!
Skip into 'spring'. Pick the flowers and share your thoughts. The thoughts you share with us blog followers, helps me...and maybe more than just me....to pass it along to others and hopefully create a more HUMAN human race.
Okay...now I am rambling....take care dear friend....always be a little nervous....it helps the words come more from the heart. ;)