Monday, January 17, 2011

When the train stays on the tracks you don't ask why.
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24 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    That's a very, very good point.

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  2. David | Quillcards | Ecards | PrintsJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I know what you mean - and nicely said - but you know - I did ask.

    I asked whether it was actually moving or was just successively at different places.

    I knew I was OK when I decided it was time to have a cup of tea.

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  3. Aquilus DominiJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    ah, indeed one doesn't, well put. if things are going smoothly, don't ask why, just accept the good fortunes. :)

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  4. Cat Wisdom 101January 17, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    If it ain't broke...

    Btw, I'm about due to do another photo quote de jour with an aphorism of yours. Will give you a heads up. So many to choose from, so little time...

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    You are very, very good at this. I've read a few, and you just hit a different bullseye everytime!

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  6. BiggJTXJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Left an answer to your question on the BC page. Great observation and well put.

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  7. ZamboozeeJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    "When the train stays on the tracks you don't ask why." Nice words & nicely put; & who knows where itll end up.

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  8. Janene MurphyJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    So true. But when the train falls off the tracks? Oh, boy!

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  9. timethiefJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    So true. This reminds me that I need to celebrate the days I have that go well and focus less on the days when they don't.

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  10. jay.meJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Hi NP =)

    Seems like there is always something bad to notice if you are looking for it. (although depending, there are some things you cant avoid noticing) --But what a better way to live looking for, noticing and appreciating the good =)

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  11. John MJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    This is so true. When something goes wrong we pay close attention to it and get upset. Yet when all is going well we fail to appreciate it. Maybe it has something to do with survival. I don't know. It just seems like such a waste not to be happy about what's good.
    I enjoy following your site.
    ~Thanks
    John M

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  12. UnknownJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    You're right - you're just thankful for getting where you need to go! (At least I am!)

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  13. RajeshJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    There is an old Indian saying: "When the going is good, you have friends all around you, its only when the tides turn that you run to God!" Both has its advantages I guess, but I am happy as long as my train stays on track :) Very thought provoking.

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  14. Thought Bubble TenJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    So true although these days we're encouraged to frequently express gratitude, or better still, appreciation, for all things and I find that very helpful.

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  15. Lynda LehmannJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    I think in American culture in particular, we are used to most things going right. We're a tad spoiled, and have little tolerance when things do take a wrong turn. ;(

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  16. JudieJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    And when it's derailed? Can you ask "why" then? Nah! It's probably too late!

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  17. myintuitivemindJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I want my train to be on track and i promise i wont ask why or how or for how long till it falls off track again.....
    Thanks Marty, now i have a new wish "GET MY TRAIN ON TRACK"

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  18. MarioJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    we dont know appreciate when good things happens, sometimes we are blind to see that all is alright around and when we fall in darkness we start to understand what we lose. Sometimes is too late to change the things or recover the great time of the past. Wrong things make you think, the hard way always teach, it is the idiosyncrasy of the life. A hug. Mario.

    PD: NP why dont follow my blog? we can share thoughts. I invite you.

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  19. Justus SteelJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Case in point: I'm feeling a bit under the weather right now. On the 355 days a year I am not sick, I don't think anything of it, but when I am, it's very much in the front of my mind.

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  20. number7January 19, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    This one is sexual. Doesn't require a single comment. It' just the shit

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  21. Cat Wisdom 101January 19, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Marty, as promised, my photo quote de jour of your aphorism is up at The Boomer Muse.

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  22. Isha ShiriJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I like reading the aphorisms. There is truth in the simplicity of the thoughts and words.

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  23. PhotoDictionJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Ah - the old story. If everything's ok, then let it be.

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  24. C. JoyBell C.January 22, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    heheheh correct

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