I Used To Care . . . November 7, 2010
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I used to care . . .
What people
Thought of me.
Then I had a long talk
with a bottle of Merlot . . .
And realized
that most people
don’t think.
Inspiration: The Only Cin!
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Spirit Lights The Way 
Bwa-ha-ha-ha-haaaah! Thanks for that – to whomever is responsible for it! You or Cin? Reminds me of the time back in 1980 when the Republicans nominated Mr. Reagan for President. I remember being so excited and happy because I thought (and no offense to anyone who admired his presidency!)”No one will EVER elect him! – Carter will have another 4 years! Yay!” After Reagan was elected by a rather large majority I finally got it: I definitely do not have my finger on the pulse of the nation. Didn’t then, and still don’t. . .excuse me – I hear my different drummer calling. . .
I remember thinking, “WHY is an actor running for President?”
Overall, I thought he made a wonderful figurehead for our government ~ very good at delivering his lines in a credible manner.
And, now, I realize that ALL politicans are consumate actors.
It reminds me of the “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” books, in which the Galactic president is elected to do outrageous acts so as to distract the voters from the real business of the government.
Now, you just realized that people don’t think? Oh my, but you haven’t taught school, have you. . . .
Actually, I’ve recognized the absence of critical thinking ability in others for most of my life.
Rather than thinking, they play “Follow The Leader,” or “Simon Says.” 🙂
Well I’m glad you don’t care anymore! I’ve been a lot better than earlier years, but to tell you the truth, I still care a little bit. I’m working it. I’m working on it.
Let me pour you a glass of Merlot. 😉
Cheers to that, bottoms up!
I had to scroll a ways back in TOC to find a post with Merlot. I ran into some Shiraz, and a couple Cabernets, and finally . . . Merlot. The linked post talks about drinking Merlot every day . . . perfect fit! 😉
You’re up early again. We just ended Daylight Savings Time, so it’s early here. Only 9:45. Party on!!!
Well, if we should only be concerned with the things that we can change, I’ll just take more time to mend my ways, or says! grin grin. It’s not that people don’t think, they can’t think about me, or for me. They can’t ‘know’ ME! I prefer it that way. I’ll do my own thinking. They can dissect my speech as much as they like; that’s ‘externals’, not that sea you spoke about yesterday.
Exactly!
No one knows exactly who we are . . . so why obsess about our reputation with them? We have as many reputations as acquaintances and NONE is accurate. 🙂
That’s excellent. Just read yesterday – Why concern yourself with reputation, when ‘your character’ is what is important. Makes sense when you think about it. The best.
Everyone we meet forms an impression about who we are . . . based on who they are.
Glad you don’t care any more! I’ve recently learned the lesson of “who really cares?” and it’s very freeing 🙂
Very liberating, indeed! One of my favorite quotes:
What you think of me is NONE of my business.
Or, they don’t think about anything except themselves. lol
There is that! 🙂
Everybody thinks. If they think differently than me that’s ok but I feel bad cause they are usually wrong 🙂
Me too!
In a book I wrote with several other writers, one of the author bios always cracks me up:
“Steve, who now lives in Korea, is a busy and important person. Also, his opinion is more correct than yours.”
Mmmmmmerlot … 🙂
— Judson
Rolls off your tongue . . . and runs straight down your throat. 😉