The sun sets on another day…
It was beautiful tonight as I cut apart some trees that had fallen. I took a few minutes to view the sky and realized it was cold out. You sometimes get lost in your work and a break shows you that you should have been paying more attention. The sky lit up and I felt complete as the trees fought to block the yellows and reds but failed to cover the beauty. It was a good sunset.
Many people and poets are quoted often. From “et tu brute” to “two roads diverged” and often we take the value of words as what is said, but not what is meant.
I mentioned before that in a discussion about Frost with a poet we discussed how one of his famous poems may not mean what people think, and that we have to peel back the onion to see more. As I do so, I find myself considering my words and not only how they are interpreted, but how they are focused. In doing so I realize that I am often cautious with words, but not necessarily their meanings.
I am reminded of “as you wish” from the Princess Bride, and the meaning behind it, and how it did not matter what was said, except that it was said. This flippant use of word is our salvation and downfall as we can communicate without talking sometimes, and we can also fill empty words with things that are not right. In the end all that matters is we find a way to push the truth.
For today, I am considering all that is said, and making sure I modify my language appropriately.
How about you. Do you always say what you mean or does it sometimes slide to the side?
So as the sun sets on another day, yes, it is awesome. Let’s find a way to make the world ours while building a bridge or understanding. Let’s talk to people like they are people, and find a better world each day, no matter what.
Sleep sweet, love life, and find your words…