There exists the intrinsic goodness of a very healthy mind. It is not what came about (secondhand) from the teachings and preaching of others. It is its own radiant and special light (which was not made from what others offered). To act from the blueprint of others is not unsullied, pure action; rather, it is secondhand reaction. Secondhand reaction rarely truly radiates what is holistically good. Behaving from a blueprint is robotic, mechanical, regimented, imitative, and not genuine. Organized governments, religions, schools, and cults tell you how to behave. Dynamic intelligence and true innocence surpass all of the superficiality that mankind’s so-called structured organizations offer. A crippled mind needs a crutch. But over-dependence on crutches keeps you dependent and limited. No need to cling to things, floating frog.
My Blog primarily consists of close-up nature photos (that I've taken locally) combined with original holistic-truth oriented prose and/or poetry involving mindfulness/awareness. I love nature and I love understanding the whole (not merely the parts and the details). I'm a retired teacher of the multiply handicapped.
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Floating in the field. What you are describing is what I always called “what we came in with.” A knowing of good and how to be in the world. Some are disconnected or have forgotten and let others tell them who they are and how they should be. Great photo.
Love this .. and the frog 🐸
Frequently we become infatuated with creeds offering ways forward to aim for the highest pinnacle in life. It’s important to remember it’s only other people’s words.
Yes, other people’s words… the smoke without the flame. 😉 Creeds/Beliefs are patterns that people cling to; these absorbed patterns are what they are. And they are willing to fight and kill for them (which is so barbaric).
I wholeheartedly agree with you on this. There are people who radiate goodness and love from their inner being, and it can’t be learned from a self-help book.
I love the picture of that handsome frog. 🙂
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Nice post ✍️
Thank you, Satyam! 😉 Never be satisfied to be a lemming in the middle of the crowds.
Really amazing, well done for posting
Thank you, Waleed! 😊 Trust in inner (untaught) goodness!
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Happy New Year to you, your family, friends and loved ones
Yes, Happy New Year to you and your family/friends also! 🎈✨
Floating in the field. What you are describing is what I always called “what we came in with.” A knowing of good and how to be in the world. Some are disconnected or have forgotten and let others tell them who they are and how they should be. Great photo.
Yes, you understand, Marlene! 😉 You are not content to let society fill you with its superficiality!
You do have a way of capturing images of interesting frogs and toads for your blog site Tom. Happy New Year to you!
You take wonderful nature photos too, Linda! Stay close to nature’s treasures! Happy New Year! 😊
There is a truly innocent mind/body – that gorgeous frog!
Yes, Sara, an innocence that is not some secondhand thing projected by another. That frog is gorgeous. 😊
Love this .. and the frog 🐸
Frequently we become infatuated with creeds offering ways forward to aim for the highest pinnacle in life. It’s important to remember it’s only other people’s words.
Yes, other people’s words… the smoke without the flame. 😉 Creeds/Beliefs are patterns that people cling to; these absorbed patterns are what they are. And they are willing to fight and kill for them (which is so barbaric).
Great post
Thank you, MHB! 😊
It’s definitely a proactive view. Thank you for sharing.
I wholeheartedly agree with you on this. There are people who radiate goodness and love from their inner being, and it can’t be learned from a self-help book.
I love the picture of that handsome frog. 🙂