The Usual? June 11, 2011
Posted by nrhatch in Life Balance, Poetry, Word Play.trackback
Usually, I jump in with both feet
Splashing around
Until I grow proficient enough to swim without sinking.
At least, that’s what I usually do.
Living, loving, laughing, and learning are easier when I’m not . . .
Leaning on someone else, waiting for them to tie my shoes.
You included.
No rules. Just write!
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Spirit Lights The Way 
Clever! I like coming here; I never know what to expect 🙂
Thanks, Tilly.
Since the theme is “usually,” I decided to depart from my “usual” posts. Ya dig, mon? 😎
Hey! That’s the first time I was first to comment 🙂
And the first time you were first and second! 😉
It is good to have that as your default, Nancy.
I almost changed it from “tie my shoes” to “tie my tie” . . . in light of your post on Haste. 😉
It’s great to be independent and not waiting around for others.
I agree, PiP. I watch the “feigned helplessness” of so many people who could figure “it” out for themselves if they would just give it a try. Instead they stand around, hands firmly in pockets, waiting for someone to lead them around from Point A to Point B to Point C.
We lose our FREEDOM when we relinquish our AUTONOMY.
I used to write acrostics all the time. This one is great and it has a really important message.
Thanks, Maggie.
If you have some time today or tomorrow, swing by Sidey’s blog and join the Weekend Theme. The entries are varied ~ anything goes (poems to prose, quotes to photos).
*smile*
Glad to see that you’re still smiling in the midst of your challenging challenge. 😉
Living, loving, laughing, and learning are easier when I’m not . . .
Having to keep up with the Joneses
Thinking of you in sunny Florida.. Have a sunfilled weekend, Nancy ;-D
Thanks, Joanne!
I agree . . . life is easier when we aren’t looking over our shoulders to see whether anyone is watching us splash around in the deep end of the pool. 😀
I think a lot of ‘feigned helplessness’ is actually laziness!
Often, that is the case, Rosa. Rather than jumping in and learning by doing . . . they want someone else tugging on the reins (or doing the heavy lifting for them).
Sometimes it’s laziness . . . other times it’s perceived incompetence. Unlike the Little Engine That Could, they think they “can’t.” 😉
When we jump in to the fray . . . the way teaches us the way.
that was fun 😉
Thanks, Sidey. Your themes are ever inspiring. 😀
Yes! Independance is good. Nice poem.
Independent thinking is grand . . . as you noted in your last post, it keeps us from standing on the tarmac in the hot sun. 😉
Love the “usually” poem! It’s very. . . ummmm. . . unusual. HeeHeeHee
Thanks, Grandawn! I love playing around with Sidey’s themes.
Love this – nothing beats being independent!
Thanks, Barb.
I agree. Why aspire to play the “damsel in distress” if we can, instead, stand on our own two feet?
I think what you perceive as feigned helplessness is often learned helplessness. Learned helplessness is a well documented phenomenon which is observable in animals as well as people. The fact is, that some peoples’ experiences have led them to conclude on a deep level that nothing they can do will really matter or change anything. This comes across to judgmental types as laziness or some other moral weakness when often these people just need to learn how to be effective, to see their own power, and to trust in themselves. They need a few affirmations and successes under their belts, not condemnation which only reinforces their self perception of worthlessness. I recommend the book Learned Optimism, by Martin Seligman.
-=Chad=-
Thanks, Chad. “Learned helplessness” sounds like “perceived incompetence” Comment #8.
Whether we think we can, or we think we can’t, we’re usually right.
Here’s the quote from Adee’s post I was paraphrasing:
Whether you think that you can, or that you can’t, you are usually right. ~ Henry Ford
Wonderfully done!
Thanks, klrs! Fun theme this week. 😀
I have been having fun and games the last few days – my comments sometimes just vanish into thin air! Lovely post again, Nancy! 🙂
Paula’s had entire posts go missing. Must be Cyber Gremlins at work. Thanks tor your tenacity, Adee! 😀
Love it… 🙂 Now if only I could find one to tie my shoe… 🙂
1 2 . . . buckle my shoe
3 4 . . . shut my door
5 6 . . . pick up my sticks
7 8 . . . lay them straight
9 10 . . . do it again!
I know . . . let’s all get maids! 😀