Why you should look within
The times in life when you've got to believe you're bigger28 total reviews
Comment from tedanytime
You begin with great advise, "vanquish your nightmares today and go proudly into all your wonderful tomorrows."
The Psalm is a good reminder to begin anew each day. The darkness of the past can only be overcome by the light of today. Dwelling on past hurts destroys, living in today can put a better perspective on ones life.
Well done!
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2013
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You begin with great advise, "vanquish your nightmares today and go proudly into all your wonderful tomorrows."
The Psalm is a good reminder to begin anew each day. The darkness of the past can only be overcome by the light of today. Dwelling on past hurts destroys, living in today can put a better perspective on ones life.
Well done!
Comment Written 01-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2013
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Many, many thanks for reading, commenting and rating this poem, tedanytime. I wish you many blessings and peace!
Comment from Carole Rosa
Dossie, You aren't "preachy". Your piece is motivational and spiritual. We hardly ever get that combination in one story. This is very nicely written. Carole
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2013
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Dossie, You aren't "preachy". Your piece is motivational and spiritual. We hardly ever get that combination in one story. This is very nicely written. Carole
Comment Written 31-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2013
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Thanks, Carole! I appreciate your awesome review and equally generous rating! Dossie
Comment from Curly Girly
LOL! I lkied the image you chose to go with your great piece of writing. You are so right - we have nothing without love. Our children are God's blessing to us and we should tread and care for them as such.
Typo:
and "I love others¢¿½ and that love is returned."
*It can do this with copy and paste options (I get it too) It can be edited though.
CG
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2013
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LOL! I lkied the image you chose to go with your great piece of writing. You are so right - we have nothing without love. Our children are God's blessing to us and we should tread and care for them as such.
Typo:
and "I love others¢¿½ and that love is returned."
*It can do this with copy and paste options (I get it too) It can be edited though.
CG
Comment Written 30-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2013
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Thanks, Curly Girly! I appreciate your awesome review and equally generous rating! Dossie
Comment from emjaihammond
You have written a message that the world certainly needs to take notice of. We could do well to practice making the choice more often to look at the beauty and possibilities around us. You have expressed this thought very well.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2013
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You have written a message that the world certainly needs to take notice of. We could do well to practice making the choice more often to look at the beauty and possibilities around us. You have expressed this thought very well.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2013
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Thanks, emjaihammond! I appreciate your awesome review and equally generous rating! Dossie
Comment from jjstar
Hey there,
Although I know cliches are cliches for a reason (as in golden verses or wisdom or something) I feel like they are a bit overused in this piece. I always struggle because I love them, but as writers I think it's our job to restate or interpret them more creatively.
So, I loved the sentiment and motivation, I think it could have been a bit more creative.
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tomorrow, but if they pull themselves back into today and live in the moment, and embrace every ounce of joy out of it, they will find tomorrow will take care of itself. ===might want to try an emdash here. It would bind the two sentences together more: get rid of the but..If they pull themselves back into today--live in the moment and embrace every ounce of joy out of it--they will find tomorrow will take care of itself..
There are too many wonderful things happening in this world===comma after world I think..
and "I love others¢¿½ and that love is returned." ===evil
eddie hard at work...lol
Therefore, strive to live each day as though a tornado and paradise are on a collision course: one's at your back and you're meeting the other.===beautiful!
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2013
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Hey there,
Although I know cliches are cliches for a reason (as in golden verses or wisdom or something) I feel like they are a bit overused in this piece. I always struggle because I love them, but as writers I think it's our job to restate or interpret them more creatively.
So, I loved the sentiment and motivation, I think it could have been a bit more creative.
************************************************************
tomorrow, but if they pull themselves back into today and live in the moment, and embrace every ounce of joy out of it, they will find tomorrow will take care of itself. ===might want to try an emdash here. It would bind the two sentences together more: get rid of the but..If they pull themselves back into today--live in the moment and embrace every ounce of joy out of it--they will find tomorrow will take care of itself..
There are too many wonderful things happening in this world===comma after world I think..
and "I love others¢¿½ and that love is returned." ===evil
eddie hard at work...lol
Therefore, strive to live each day as though a tornado and paradise are on a collision course: one's at your back and you're meeting the other.===beautiful!
Comment Written 29-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2013
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Thanks.
Comment from adewpearl
Live in the presence - present
You offer thoughtful insights and advice
Not many people live by this philosophy - a whole lot more should, however :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2013
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Live in the presence - present
You offer thoughtful insights and advice
Not many people live by this philosophy - a whole lot more should, however :-) Brooke
Comment Written 29-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2013
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Thanks, Brooke! I appreciate your awesome review and the equally generous rating! Dossie
Comment from garrymc5
Sorry but your opening statement shows how out of touch you are. If you are poor, have a mortgage, and have lost your job, then you definitely worry about tomorrow. If you have a family, that doubles your responsibility, and thing will not 'take care of themselves'. Maybe your mum and dad took care of things for you but.... As for dreams, they are luxury that many cannot afford.
And as for God not asking embarrassing questions, well, that is not surprise since there is no such being that can be, or has ever been found, let alone one who speaks. You're conception of an all-loving God is no less damaging than an a vengeful one. So your advice to 'go proudly into all your wonderful tomorrows. ' is, I feel, naive in the extreme. In summary, you should rethink your words.
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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2013
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Sorry but your opening statement shows how out of touch you are. If you are poor, have a mortgage, and have lost your job, then you definitely worry about tomorrow. If you have a family, that doubles your responsibility, and thing will not 'take care of themselves'. Maybe your mum and dad took care of things for you but.... As for dreams, they are luxury that many cannot afford.
And as for God not asking embarrassing questions, well, that is not surprise since there is no such being that can be, or has ever been found, let alone one who speaks. You're conception of an all-loving God is no less damaging than an a vengeful one. So your advice to 'go proudly into all your wonderful tomorrows. ' is, I feel, naive in the extreme. In summary, you should rethink your words.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2013
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Garrymc5, it's too bad you didn't get the gist of what this essay is all about, but I believe that is your loss. There are discerning folks that have read it, understood it and believed it, so I am not too bothered by your tirade. I do wonder; however, why you bothered to read an article that got you so rattled and exercised. I see several holes in your thinking, but you are beyond receptivity, so I won't insult you as you tried to do me. I wish you peace, because there seems to be a dearth of it in you!
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I am a happy person, writing critically. Get used to it.
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I doubt that seriously, but who cares. You need to be more discerning in your choice of reading - enough said. Why cause strife when you have no reason other than being a j____ (fill in the blanks).
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I understand. Critical thinking make your head ache. Critical thinking 'causes strife'. I rather believe that uncritical thinking causes more grieve, and that religious bigotry (not that I am accusing you) has caused more wars than I have fingers). The point is that I am asking you to reconsider your argument in the light of so many people's realates.
Comment from Pili Pubul
" it is not what you did that will make others remember you; it is how you made them feel " how true my friend, I only review poems in general, but
I am glad I stopped attracted by the title "Why should you look within "
It is a lot of wisdom and reality in this article. I hope many read it. Thank you. Pili.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2013
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" it is not what you did that will make others remember you; it is how you made them feel " how true my friend, I only review poems in general, but
I am glad I stopped attracted by the title "Why should you look within "
It is a lot of wisdom and reality in this article. I hope many read it. Thank you. Pili.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2013
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Thanks, Pili Pubul! I appreciate your awesome review and the equally generous rating! Dossie
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You are so welcome my friend. Pili.
Comment from steevie
So sorry, I forgot to review this one, Dossie.
Your write is outstanding in that it inspires and creates a mood that is inviting and comfortable.
Your review gives the reader the feeling of a parent guiding your offspring with experience and knowledge in gentle and kind way, as you want the best fir them. I can tell this came straight from your heart. Its such a kind and loving message that you relate and I loved each and every word, Dossie.
You're truly a kind soul.
Thank you for sharing this gem with us.
smiles
hugs
steve
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2013
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So sorry, I forgot to review this one, Dossie.
Your write is outstanding in that it inspires and creates a mood that is inviting and comfortable.
Your review gives the reader the feeling of a parent guiding your offspring with experience and knowledge in gentle and kind way, as you want the best fir them. I can tell this came straight from your heart. Its such a kind and loving message that you relate and I loved each and every word, Dossie.
You're truly a kind soul.
Thank you for sharing this gem with us.
smiles
hugs
steve
Comment Written 29-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2013
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Thanks again, steevie for this great review and stars!!!
Comment from alexisleech
What an inspiring piece of writing. Way back, when I read an article about learning to love yourself, I thought it sounded a bit vain, but you're so right. If you can't love yourself, then how do you expect others to love you? Thank you for reminding me!
Alexis x
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2013
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What an inspiring piece of writing. Way back, when I read an article about learning to love yourself, I thought it sounded a bit vain, but you're so right. If you can't love yourself, then how do you expect others to love you? Thank you for reminding me!
Alexis x
Comment Written 29-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2013
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Thanks so much Alexis!I appreciate your awesome review and the equally generous rating! Dossie