Friday, October 8, 2010

The world is the medicine that cures me of myself.
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26 comments:

  1. David of Quillcards EcardsOctober 8, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    Lovely statement - When I am occupied with fruitful things I am in a much better frame of mind than when I am not so occupied, and instead chew (mentally) at my hind leg.

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  2. Mark of SuccessOctober 8, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    Nice one, NP! Very profound indeed!

    We tend to be our worst enemies in various ways, and the world does show us the way out many a times.

    Cheers!
    Mark

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  3. Vania MoreiraOctober 8, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    Very interesting and true! As my therapist always says, our best qualities are also our most dangerous enemies. So, everything depends on how we deal with ourselves and with the world, which can kill us or save us!

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  4. TAZOctober 8, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    Nice :D

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  5. Cat Wisdom 101October 8, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    Nice elliptical thought. Enjoy the holiday weekend!

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  6. timethiefOctober 8, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    I love this one Marty. Thanks and have a grand weekend. :)

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  7. Lynda LehmannOctober 8, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    Great one! One look at the world is enough to knock us off the easy chair of illusion and self satisfaction!

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  8. mysticdaveOctober 8, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    Very true statement....People tend to get too self involved and wrapped up in their own world sometimes....it's good to get out there in "the real world" and see things for what they really are, then you shall see your true self, and that is the best medicine of all.... :)

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  9. SarahOctober 8, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    Sometimes it feels like poison though...

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  10. JudieOctober 8, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    Sweetie, the world needs some medicine right now. We are in pretty bad shape! I got a flu shot today, and I hope that helps a little, but I doubt it.

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  11. DerekOctober 9, 2010 at 2:04 AM

    Interesting.. In a Zen way, that could also be saying, "I create the world and guess who is responsible for any healing that is required?"

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  12. Cher DuncombeOctober 9, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    If we are able to look beyond ourselves and to realize our place in the universe rather than just in self, our conscious level rises and we can contribute more. In doing that, we are increased as well. Thank you for yet another mind-jogging thought.

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  13. COUNT SNEAKYOctober 9, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    Since the world can exist quite well without us and is indifferent to our presence, not to mention our thoughts, desires, beliefs, etc., then I realize I create my life equally independent of it....except for oxygen, food, water and the company of a few fellow travelers and maybe an oreo or two.

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  14. MelOctober 9, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    but only if your surroundings are happy and healthy...

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  15. edgecrosserOctober 9, 2010 at 11:46 PM

    I couldn't agree more, you got that sweet and awesome words again NP!! I love it ^_^

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  16. edgecrosserOctober 9, 2010 at 11:47 PM

    as always i mean :)

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  17. AnonymousOctober 10, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    Hi Marty:
    This is spot on. The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous instructs us:
    "Nothing guarantees immunity against the first drink as well as intensive work with another alcoholic"

    It works on the pretext by helping others, you get our of your own misery and distorted introspection. Just as you so succinctly say, the world becomes our medicine.
    smiles and blessings

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  18. S-V-HOctober 10, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    I like this one, Marty :))

    ~Susanne

    yep... it's me commenting - again - I have set an "alarm" in my agenda that will remind me from now on to visit my blog friends at least once per week - and here I am...LOL... sorry to have been absent that long!

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  19. AnonymousOctober 11, 2010 at 1:22 AM

    I remember a saying once about Mount Everest but can't remember who said it. "It's not the mountain you have to conquer, but yourself." I guess there's a bit of similarity to your aphorism as well.

    Hope all is well with you and your family. :)

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  20. Janene MurphyOctober 11, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    The world does provide great medicine, whether it be a wake-up call or soothing relief.

    Good one!

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  21. Robin EastonOctober 11, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    Wow! Now that one is so powerful and true! The world is my teacher, and offers all I need to learn and grow. :) Thank you so much my friend. You are amazing. I often wonder at the life story behind the wise man, called Marty. Hugs, Robin

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  22. Jimmy NgOctober 11, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    This world has all the medicines to cure all its illnesses if only the leaders have the sincere interests with unified hearts to make this world a better place.

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  23. Kenia SantosOctober 12, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    Beautifully said, Marty.

    I can say the efforts being made to rescue the miners trapped in Chile is the world giving me hope somehow. I want to believe it.

    Kiss your cheeks. =*

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  24. LizOctober 13, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    Your ills are easily cured then!

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  25. mtyler77October 14, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    Marty, I love all your aphorisms but this one struck a special chord with me. It's truly the world (and those in it) that have cured me of myself. Or should I say, "still curing me" because it is ongoing medicine!

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  26. FrankOctober 23, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    Ohhhh how true.

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