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.
Very well said, Sue. I agree with life is satisfying once we stop focusing on other's happiness and instead of focusing on ourselves. It was a difficult lesson but one that changed my life.
When Germany was divided into East and West, they constructed a huge wall to separate the two.
After a few days, the East Germans collected garbage and dumped it on the Western side. They felt triumphant thinking they had humiliated people on the other side.
After a couple of days, the West Germans brought in truck loads of fresh fruits, freshly baked bread, provisions and silently left them on the Eastern side, along with a note.
The note read, "ONE CAN GIVE ONLY WHAT ONE HAS".
Isn't it true, we can only gift what we have?
Do not feel bad when someone throws rubbish at you or trolls you. Remember that they are gifting what they have.
The question is, 'What are you gifting people today?'
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