Admittedly, I can only base this off personal anecdotes, both negative and positive, but I believe that without self-examination, we become more reactive than proactive, and subsequently waste our ability to initiate and create.
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26 responses to “Musings”
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Good thoughts. I’ve always been of the mindset to check for mistakes I may have made first, before taking any action against someone else.
I’d hate to get mad at someone for being late to a meeting when it was me who accidentally gave them the wrong hour.
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It’s interesting to me that this is today’s “musing.”
Last night, I went through a box that I have been avoiding for a few years now. It was full of things I had written between 2015 and 2022. As it has been for everyone, mine has been quite the journey. I am glad I came across the writings. I am also glad I can look back and reflect on what I could have done differently, and what I have accomplished.
Perhaps it’s the spring equinox reminding us to reflect and encourage us to keep learning.
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You nailed it. Absolutely true. Self-examination (and speaking truth to oneself as to what is seen) is highly undervalued these days.
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It’s interesting–this may be cliche, but when I was consumed by the urge to tell others what to do, it was evident, upon reflection, I was really speaking to myself and projecting it on others. Kind of a log in my own eye situation. Ironically, my past lack of self-examination became a point of self-examination later on.
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I can attest to that. When I was younger, especially in my late teens into my twenties, I was particularly guilty of that. When I began to really look inward and less outward, I began to see the value in examining and analyzing and changing my self, rather than attempting that on others. I began to realize those “weaknesses” in others were really my own deal. We can’t force anyone else into anything… but we can certainly change our own perception and ideals.
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Yes, absolutely. I’ve bought a ton of misery and headache on myself trying to influence others “for their own good.” I’d even have conversations where they’d come to me with a vague plan, I’d help them refine it and they’d agree it was for the best, they’d eagerly start doing it…and then they’d stop. I realized that it’s not about logic or prudence, it’s really their fundamental view and perspective (resonance, frequency, or vibration, if you will). I can’t change that, it’s up to them, and on later reflection, I realize that’s for the best. Because it means I too, am free to shape my perspective how I want, regardless of others’ plans and designs.
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Buddha. Are you a student of Socks the Cat too? I wonder if he is aware of how excellent of a Teacher He is. Ingonna make him aware of that now, if not.
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I should start listening to Socks! I’m a big fan of the feline vibe–independent, unimpressed, and somehow still endearing!
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I think I watched the first episode of Babylon 5, but I was busy at the time so I had to stop. I’ve heard great things, though, about the new series and the original, so I should probably get back to it! Synchronicity does indeed abound!
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I agree that our own positive outlook will be strengthened from regular self-reflection. We need to shore up the levee in order to stay dry.
Kent Wayne 
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