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A new blog to contain answers to prompts |
Since my old blog "Everyday Canvas "  became overfilled, here's a new one. This new blog item will continue answering prompts, the same as the old one. Cool water cascading to low ground
To spread good will and hope all around.  |
| Prompt: "You have to take control of your feelings before they take control of you. " Maggie Smith, Violet Downton Abbey Write about this in your Blog entry today. I know we have been doing Maggie Smith Quotes but I want to honor her. ----------- Yes, Megan and I cannot have enough of Violet Crawley. I sometimes wish there really was a Violet Crawley and I had known her, although I had a watered-down and sweeter version of her in my grandmother. Between us, I would really like to see Violet Crawley have a temper tantrum. But alas, from what my old brain recalls, even when quite angry, Violet had the gift of gab that stung worse than a bee, but no real tantrum. She might, however, left the scene in a huff, after a poisonous uttering. The quote itself points to the importance of emotional regulation as emotions, while natural and powerful, can overwhelm us if not managed the right way. If we allow our feelings to dictate our actions impulsively, they can lead to irrational decisions, conflict, and regret. On the other hand, when we consciously take charge of our emotions, we maintain clarity, poise, and control over our circumstances. As some kind of a remedy to uncontrollable feelings, mindfulness practices and self-reflection can help us recognize when our emotions are on the rise, reminding us to take a step back, breathe, and respond more thoughtfully rather than simply reacting. Just like Violet Crawley. Violet Crawley, having seen much of life, understands the necessity of composure, with dignity and grace, and as a result, the ability of to make sane choices. I'll so miss Violet Crawley! |
| Prompt: Hope “Hope is a tease, designed to prevent us accepting reality.” Maggie Smith in Downton Abbey In what ways do you think hope can or cannot help us to accept reality? Or is hope a totally empty thing, used only to dull the pain? --------- So like Maggie Smith to say such a cynical thing about hope!  Isn't hope a positive, empowering force, instead of a manipulative one that keeps us from facing the truth of our or any circumstances? I dare ask. On the other hand, we hold onto hope, and it promises us a better future. Then what if that future doesn't happen? In this sense, hope prevents us from accepting a harsh reality. Still, I think hope is a source of strength in the worst of times and circumstances. Without hope, we'd succumb into melancholy and despair and wouldn't have the energy to move forward. Then, it may just be possible that the culprit here isn't the hope, false or helpful, but our relationship with hope. If we let hope prevent us to see the truth, we lose and lose big; however, if we balance it with realism, hope then becomes an important ally for us in our quest of a fulfilling life. To me, therefore, hope is a lifesaver thrown at me when and if I am drowning. I'd rather hang on to that lifesaver than lose big time. |
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