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Reenas Exploration Challenge Week 31

I found this an interesting concept to ponder over. “ I exist because I act to change the world in bits and instalments, I leave a part of myself in every bit that I touch”.

I don’t think consciously you go about with that in mind. It would be weird thinking this morning I am going to mow the lawn and that act will change the world in some way. It will keep the grass under control, it will make me feel better now my yard is tidy, and the clippings will fertilise the earth.

I think it is best to look in hindsight and see where this applies.

As a teacher, I did stand in front of a lot of kids during my 39 years as a teacher. Some I remember fondly some I struggle to recall their names let alone their faces. I’m sure I was more than…

Reenas Exploration Challenge Week 30

Welcome to Week 30!

30 is growing up. 30 is the connecting point between the follies of youth, and a dawning of what seems like maturity. With corporate spans turning shorter, 30 starts a reverse count – how many years more to becoming the CEO? Or where do I go from here, if I am already the CEO? 30 might also see some people raise children, which opens up new perspectives to the world, as one has seen it. Most importantly, the thirties in life raised the question “Who do I want to be?”, rather than “What am I expected to be?”, at least for the older generation.

So, here is an interactive story with a twist. There is no imposed beginning or end. Just a few sentences, which can be included anywhere in your piece ……..

Here’s the challenge, not an easy one though.

Glimpsed outside to freedom
Sunshine and light, is it all worth it?
Will I miss this place when I’m there?
When I reach there, will you be there, too?
And together we can explore beyond

(c) ladyleemanila 2018

For: Weekend Writing Prompt #48 – Glimpse

Reenas Exploration Challenge Week 27

I have read the above about ten times, letting a little more meaning seep in every time. We control the direction and meaning of our lives. In other words, we think our lives into reality, but only if we slow the hectic pace of life so our thoughts can construct the reality for which we wish. No, not wish. Know. We have to know that is what we want. Wishing is just waiting for the other shoe to drop.

I know some of you won’t agree with me, but I am talking from experience. If we think “I’ll be happy when I…. reach this goal, make this much money, own this kind of car,” we defeat ourselves. Happiness just is. It doesn’t come in the form of cars or houses or money. If you are waiting to get something or somewhere in order to be…

it
was
only
yesterday
that he lost her – she
who pledged love till eternity

he
thought
that love
always gets
love, he did not know
two plus two is not always four

In response toReena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 30