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.
1. " CLOSE some Doors Today. Not because of Pride, Incapacity or Arrogance, BUT simply Because They lead you NOWHERE.......".
2. " KEEPING Baggage from the Past will leave No Room for Happiness in the FUTURE........"
3. " There is No Greater agony than Bearing an UNTOLD Story Inside You..."
4. " When one door of Happiness Closes, Another OPENS; but often we look So Long at the Closed Door that we do not see The One which has been OPENED FOR US......."
5. " Pain is Inevitable, Period. Suffering - Now That - Is OPTIONAL......"
6. " Pain - It is TEMPORARY. Quitting lasts FOREVER.....
LIFE'S TRUTH.........FACING CHALLENGES
7. " And Once the STORM is OVER, you WON'T Remember HOW You Made It Through, How you Managed TO SURVIVE. You Won’t Even Be Sure, whether the storm is Really Over. But One Thing is CERTAIN. When You Come Out of the Storm, You WON'T be The SAME PERSON WHO WALKED IN. That is - What This Storm IS ALL ABOUT........"
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