I believe the fool is MUCH wiser than he or she let’s on! The fool loves even knowing knowing that with it can come heartbreak, and risks even knowing that with it can come failure, and laughs even knowing that there will come sadness and grief. But the tyrant just takes. He sucks the joy and spontanity out of our lives, and keeps us cowering in the cages of our fear, self-doubt, loathing, and false feelings of unworthiness.
Russ
A lesson for today – at least for me. I am guilty certainly of being foolish, feeling more than is good for me (sometimes I see the world only in primary colors, which can give you a migraine after a while), suffering my losses and not acknowledging my wins. There are days when I cry over nothing, my emotional strength sapped and my ability to get out of my way completely ineffective.
Conversely, when I am wrapped in joy – as one would be a really fabulous terry cloth robe – I don’t think about it as something to cherish, to protect or celebrate. I delight in the moment, and do little to protect it from the harsher judgments that may later follow. My friend Lori calls it the little green monster that jumps up and down on her shoulder, whispering the words of self-doubt and harsh judgments that can…
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Couldn’t agree more, with either of you. I adore Mimi’s way, her heart, her sense of humor, her humility, and her authentic self. You are so right about the tyrant…and i embrace the Fool.
Thank you Russ…I’m enjoying your posts tremendously!
Thank you for taking time out of your day to send your kind comment!
Russ
These are the loveliest times – when I get to read wonderful writing from people I wish I knew!
I know what you mean. So many wonderful people such as yourself from all over the globe. We’re all blessed to have found each other, and it would be great to meet everyone in person!
Russ
It really would be such a treat!