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Showing posts with label don_johnson. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Why?

From the The Love Song Of Alfred J. Prufock by T.S. Eliot, we are tempted with such succlent notions as "Shall I part my hair behind? Do I dare to eat a peach?
I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each... Do I dare disturb the Universe?"

Yes!  Yes, do.  Sometimes all it takes is a kind "Why?" to initiate a snowball effect of change when a person or a system is asked to justify its position.  If one remembers two cardinal rules to be learned from nature for successful living, bend like the willow and have the feathers of a duck... (thanks, @AndrewKok).  Always be willing to move your stake.  Question to learn, not to diagnose or defend.

Had a stunning example of this rule in action today.  In finalizing the last of a year of compiling bankruptcy info (and yes, it does take that long, cynics... hope you never have try it on top of health and staying homed issues), I made one called in regards to a $14,000 hospital bill in collections, the guy cheerfully said, "Oh!  Adminstrative error.  100% written off and you're elligible for a year of free care at the hospital!"

Just by asking.

Last month, a friend was denied funds at a local AIDS service organization and faced eviction.  A simple email asking for consideration produced a $1,000 grant.

Do eat a peach.  Do ask why.  Do disturb the Universe.

Create the reality you would like to live in.  Love to you ALL.

All are One.

Thursday, January 04, 2007

Why Oh Why Ohio?



Another day of flat terrain, bleak winter landscapes, and the haunting beauty of Don Johnson's dulcet tones.

Heartbeats...