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A new blog to contain answers to prompts |
Since my old blog "Everyday Canvas "  became overfilled, here's a new one. This new blog item will continue answering prompts, the same as the old one. Cool water cascading to low ground
To spread good will and hope all around.  |
| Prompt: “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.”- F.Scott Fitzgerald Do you feel more goal oriented in October when you realize the year is almost over? ------------ Actually, the year being almost over doesn't do much for me. It is more of a fact that, in October, I reminisce the northern landscape and how beautiful it probably looks now but how that will change. In a short time, those lovely trees are going to be naked and exposed to the elements for some time. Their thick barks may protect them, but the thought of all those snowstorms, maybe a blizzard or two, and the chill in the air makes me feel for them from afar, where I am, where the temp is still 90 degrees. As to being goal oriented, I guess I was that when I was younger. Not anymore. I don't need that idea and drive of how important achievement is. I don't now dwell on the intensity and know-how of what I want to achieve, but I still recall the memory of how well I used to break down tasks to doable sections and how I stayed focused on priorities without being distracted. It may just be that being goal-oriented while young leaves some doable residues for the last stage of life and I am now grateful for those. When younger, I had the motivation to do this or that to reach a goal. Nowadays, I am focusing more on how to get the most from every hour and every minute, and I don't care much about progress, winning over others, or competitions. On the other hand, having been in WdC for so long, I do appreciate the value of staying goal-oriented for writers. Being goal-oriented helps writers measure their personal progress while putting out the best work they can. The only negative I can think of could be a tunnel vision where people may neglect a balanced lifestyle. While paying too much attention to one goal, they may overlook other important aspects of life such as health, family, relationships, and other opportunities. Too much attention to one goal may bring about a big success, but it may also lead to rigid thinking and it can negatively impact one's mental well-being. I hope this October brings much spontaneity and creativity to my writer friends with many long-term successes and happiness all around. |
| Prompt: October. What hopes do you have for October? Write about this in your Blog entry today. ----- My hopes through October? For myself, alone? That I live through it in one piece, comes to mind. As for my friends and family, I hope they all stay well and happy and enjoy whatever October offers them. As for the world, I very much wish and hope that the warring sides anywhere in any country and in between countries stop the fights and try to talk things out reasonably and without accusations. I am not so sure though that this can be done as nothing works and looks like what it used to be, especially during more peaceful times, as I so miss the ways the people of our world interacted, worked, traveled, and shopped. Those very special moments of community, country, world, and connection to humanity matter to me even more so now, as the fragility of life has moved to the forefront of my mind. Fragility of life, not because we are all destined to live for only so long, but because unnecessary sudden deaths caused by bombs, missiles, and downright cruelty are ruining the planet and all of us in it. I so hope, during this October, all the people of our World realize what is at stake and step back and make peace with one another and inside themselves. |
| Prompt: "You have to take control of your feelings before they take control of you. " Maggie Smith, Violet Downton Abbey Write about this in your Blog entry today. I know we have been doing Maggie Smith Quotes but I want to honor her. ----------- Yes, Megan and I cannot have enough of Violet Crawley. I sometimes wish there really was a Violet Crawley and I had known her, although I had a watered-down and sweeter version of her in my grandmother. Between us, I would really like to see Violet Crawley have a temper tantrum. But alas, from what my old brain recalls, even when quite angry, Violet had the gift of gab that stung worse than a bee, but no real tantrum. She might, however, left the scene in a huff, after a poisonous uttering. The quote itself points to the importance of emotional regulation as emotions, while natural and powerful, can overwhelm us if not managed the right way. If we allow our feelings to dictate our actions impulsively, they can lead to irrational decisions, conflict, and regret. On the other hand, when we consciously take charge of our emotions, we maintain clarity, poise, and control over our circumstances. As some kind of a remedy to uncontrollable feelings, mindfulness practices and self-reflection can help us recognize when our emotions are on the rise, reminding us to take a step back, breathe, and respond more thoughtfully rather than simply reacting. Just like Violet Crawley. Violet Crawley, having seen much of life, understands the necessity of composure, with dignity and grace, and as a result, the ability of to make sane choices. I'll so miss Violet Crawley! |
| Prompt: Hope “Hope is a tease, designed to prevent us accepting reality.” Maggie Smith in Downton Abbey In what ways do you think hope can or cannot help us to accept reality? Or is hope a totally empty thing, used only to dull the pain? --------- So like Maggie Smith to say such a cynical thing about hope!  Isn't hope a positive, empowering force, instead of a manipulative one that keeps us from facing the truth of our or any circumstances? I dare ask. On the other hand, we hold onto hope, and it promises us a better future. Then what if that future doesn't happen? In this sense, hope prevents us from accepting a harsh reality. Still, I think hope is a source of strength in the worst of times and circumstances. Without hope, we'd succumb into melancholy and despair and wouldn't have the energy to move forward. Then, it may just be possible that the culprit here isn't the hope, false or helpful, but our relationship with hope. If we let hope prevent us to see the truth, we lose and lose big; however, if we balance it with realism, hope then becomes an important ally for us in our quest of a fulfilling life. To me, therefore, hope is a lifesaver thrown at me when and if I am drowning. I'd rather hang on to that lifesaver than lose big time. |
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