Absolutely! I agree with you. After a certain time in our lives, circumstances permitting, we can create ourselves. The problem, if there's a problem, lies with our paying far too much attention to what others may say. As you pointed out, mostly, external creation leads to self-creation.
Awesome response. The poem Wasteland poem was also written shortly after the ending of World War I and there were many areas that looked like wasteland so it's an effective reminder of what man is capable of doing. Also in earlier times when battles were more dependent on good weather typically April the troops would stir after their winter encampments and begin fighting again. Another sad reminder of man's creating wasteland and burials of the dead.
In Japan I saw very old trees. In the USA trees are not always valued for their "inner spirit" nor the joy they give others. One tree I saw in Takayama was 800+ years old. Americans cannot fathom that.
Not only do you summarize one of Chaplin's movies - City Lights (and I do believe the flower girl was blind) - but you manage to weave in Chaplin's life story and why 'The Tramp' was created in the first place.
He came from nothing and became such an icon, all while showing the world that you did not have to lose your humanity in the process.
Thanks for joining me in celebrating Charlie Chaplin's 136th birthday with your tribute!
Yes, I agree. Fascist/autocratic/theocratic states in Russia and the USA will force Europe and Canada into a partnership that may benefit the world. May they be the light going forward.
There is a story in Indian mythology. After God created the world, God wanted to have a place of rest where no one would disturb him. God asked the celestial sage Narada (an angel) for advice. Narada suggested heaven. God said, “The human beings I created are so intelligent, they will find a way to come to heaven.” Then Narada suggested the moon. “The moon is too close” God said, “They will easily come to the moon.” Narada started thinking again as to what would be a really good place. Then God announced that he would live in the heart of each and every person and that way they would never be able to find him.
Narada was surprised. If moon was close then why did God want to be in the hearts of people where he would be much closer? But there was the trick. People have forgotten God’s presence within them. They have forgotten that God is with them all the time, watching them. They are searching for him outside. Looking at a flower, they see only a flower but not God’s beauty in it. Looking at a fruit, they fail to realize it is God’s fruit.
You are never alone. One who has created you is hiding within you and looking at you. Are you looking back at him? Prayer and meditation help us to live in the presence of God. Experience the presence of God in every breath.
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