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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: "Her own thoughts and reflections were habitually her best companions. " Jane Austen Write about this quote in your Blog entry today. -- When I first looked at this quote, I said to myself, "This must be Fanny Price, talking." From where I stand or rather have read, Fanny was the only real character in the book Mansfield Park, except for a preacher who loved food too much. Although written about the well-to-do class in society of her time, there are quite a bit of controversial topics such as the slave trade and unusual family relationships in this novel, somewhat different from Jane Austen's most other work. Fanny Price was made to change her environment and didn't quite fit in with her richer relatives' ways and lifestyles, possibly more at first than later. So, it is understandable for her to turn inward. And not that she felt lonely but she didn't like the superficial interactions of the other characters in her new environment. I am guessing that due to her dislike, her inner solitude and self-reflection became quite comforting to her. As to the meaning in the quote, at least most of the time, groups, people, and societies usually praise the extroverts who surround themselves with people as charismatic leaders, life of the parties, and are the ones who get things done. They are deemed to be the successes. Come to think of it, this is so true, even in our day. Yet, for someone with deeper inner qualities, this type of a boisterous success means noise, false and ear-scratching. And at best, people like Fanny, can only just-tolerate it. This is not being aloof but investing in real, meaningful connections. For that purpose, most introverted people are the real observers and listeners who are after a true sense of belonging and emotional security. What they value, superficial interactions can only mimic. In our time, in our world that is changing so much so fast, (ask me about ai and the inability of companies and society and yours truly to adapt), maybe it would be better for us to pause, take in and process what is happening and what lies beneath the surface. This wouldn't be running away from responsibility but taking time for ourselves, for moments of solitude and peace. It is possible, then, we may find renewed energy and can face the changes in our ways of living. By taking the time to reflect, I am referring to introverted qualities and focus. Sometimes, a single task can be done much better and more thoroughly than if we scatter ourselves in all directions. Then, celebrating introverted feelings, attention, and actions is not about putting down extroversion, either. It means our human experience is multi-faceted, and it has richness and satisfaction in the personal and unique way we deal with ourselves and the outer world. So, if we pay more attention to our inner worlds, just maybe, we can find a quiet discovery of beauty in the hidden corners of our psyches. |
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A simple moment of quiet reflection where you can take a deep breath and appreciate the silence. Not much of an enchantment but it works for me.
