Friday, October 15, 2010

Cast yourself upon the waters. Trust in your ability to swim.
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26 comments:

  1. Cat Wisdom 101October 15, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    But does it have to be the deep end ;-)

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  2. Milo James FowlerOctober 15, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    Leap and look simultaneously.

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  3. JulianaOctober 15, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    hmm, this one is taking a bit of thinking about...

    For me I think its about having the courage to try and the faith to know whatever the outcome, at least I haven't allowed my fears to hold me back.

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  4. UnknownOctober 15, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    Always the best aphorism in here. I loved them all.

    Wishing you a wonderful week-end!
    Dy,
    xo

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  5. UnknownOctober 15, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    ... but make sure to wear a flotation device the first time.

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  6. LizOctober 15, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    Excuse me while I taste the waters.If I cannot drink it I'll be damned if I will swim in it.

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  7. Yun YiOctober 15, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    and let yourself drown!

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  8. timethiefOctober 15, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    When I was a little kid I had and unforunate incident whereby 2 boys "playing" almost drown me. Many years later I conquered my resulting water phobia by taking many sessions of swimming lessons and I became and okay swimmer.

    Your aphorism evokes the memory of some excellent advice my swimming coach gave us - advice can be applied to all uncertain situations in life.

    Learn to float upon the troubled waters. Just float and avoid flailing against the strong waves. Flailing is a waste of energy that drains your strength can result in your sinking.

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  9. COUNT SNEAKYOctober 15, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    I can swim...but the last time I cast myself upon the waters, they cast me back. Probably because they weren't expecting 200lbs. thrown upon the
    still, untroubled waters of Lake Lachrymose. My best.

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  10. AnonymousOctober 15, 2010 at 7:06 PM

    Marty, you inspire us all to do just that!

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  11. Vania MoreiraOctober 15, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    yes, otherwise we would still be in the Stone Age!

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  12. UnknownOctober 15, 2010 at 11:08 PM

    Excellent way of expressing a grand idea for all of us to remember!

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  13. David of Quillcards EcardsOctober 16, 2010 at 2:13 AM

    I sometimes grip the steering wheel unconsciously - recognising it and relaxing is still a novel experience when I see that it does not decrease my control of the car - rather the reverse.

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  14. AnonymousOctober 16, 2010 at 5:33 AM

    Swim with the tide before it sucks you under...I concur…

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  15. Janey BOctober 17, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    Beautifully put, NP. I am in the process of doing that myself at this "late" stage of life. I am young all over again.

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  16. C. JoyBell C.October 17, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    I will WALK on my waters.

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  17. Cher DuncombeOctober 17, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Self-doubt is a true inhibitor. Perhaps we can cast ourselves upon the waters when we know that no matter what, we can try.

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  18. scribadivaOctober 17, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    That is how I've lived my life, and while I wouldn't change a thing, I've got a lot of physical damage, but no mental anguish over my choices. Got caught in a rip tide about 7 years ago in Vallarta, around midnight with a full moon. I couldn't resist! And I didn't panic, P.V. is notorious for rip tides, and while tired, every thing is fine. My friends say I lived "on a wing and a prayer." They would know best, as I needed a little help from my friends. I'm going to repost that,with full attribution, of course. People who know me will laugh. Sweet tides,

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  19. Thought Bubble TenOctober 17, 2010 at 10:51 PM

    How utterly freeing that would be - to trust ONE-SELF completely! LIFE is always on my side, there is no other side! Oh, oh, ohhhhhhh, I just want to keep remembering that.

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  20. scribadivaOctober 17, 2010 at 11:00 PM

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  22. scribadivaOctober 18, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    I reposted, and wrote to a couple of friends, don't call me on the phone and tell me what you think, write it.
    And so 2 people wrote it! "Would a couple of swimming classes hurt?"
    Classes defeat the purpose.

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  23. mysticdaveOctober 21, 2010 at 12:59 AM

    what a great way to approach life....have faith in yourself to try new things...hell, if you find you can't swim, you will probably learn pretty damn quick!... :)

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  24. scribadivaOctober 21, 2010 at 7:39 AM

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  25. scribadivaOctober 21, 2010 at 7:39 AM

    mysticdave: I've been lucky, because that's how it's always worked for me.

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  26. Walk Talk ToursOctober 22, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    Wise words given the world economy at present.

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