Scratch any cynic and you will find a disappointed idealist.
– George Carlin
Born of losses,
the way I steel myself –
hard core belying
vulnerability.
What if I acknowledged,
gave name to the pain –
forgave the circumstances
forgave myself?
Would I then melt
into softness, words
losing harshness
joy taking hold?
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This week’s challenge was centred around the quotation:
“Strive to be uncynical, to be a hope-giving force, to be a steward of substance.”
(Maria Popova)
The responses are thought-provoking, inspiring, and entertaining. Please have a read:
Caged or free…, Heart to Heart
Dear Mr. Mouse, I Write Her
Moral Purpose, Eugi’s Causerie II
Power of Thoughts, Stuff and what if…
Looking forward to the other side, one letter UP
Hope, Sgeoil
Tomorrow, paeansunplugged
Thank to all. See you tomorrow for a new challenge!
One Woman's Quest II 
Indeed…what if? One needs a lot of faith to go there. Tough questions, well said.
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Thanks Andrea. I set this challenge – turns out it was a touchy subject for me, lol.
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You’re welcome. I guess it’s that stretching we discussed in another post recently. š
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TouchƩ, lol.
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My cynicism and idealism are pretty much two cats in a sack fighting each other to get out.
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Ha ha ha. Love that image, Liz. Thank you for bringing humour to the conversation.
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You’re welcome, V.J. It was the closest I could come to what goes on in my head in the cynicism/idealism battles.
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Glad it’s not just me.
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No, it’s not just you!
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Good question, VJ and I feel many ask this of themselves.
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Thanks Eugi. I don’t like the part of myself that is cynical, but she exists nonetheless.
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