Headstall's Reflections - 57. Chapter 57 Questions

Just uncanny and spooky, my dear friend!  I was taking a little break to think on a section of my chapter for Jay, and decided to look here for the umpteenth time today, and found this self-reflecting gem.  That is exactly what Mikey is doing at this point in my chapter....

What insane sort of link ties us together sometimes?  Part of it is my love and admiration for the nicest soul I've ever run across, the rest must be the way our views mesh on so many aspects of life.

6 minutes ago, ColumbusGuy said:

Just uncanny and spooky, my dear friend!  I was taking a little break to think on a section of my chapter for Jay, and decided to look here for the umpteenth time today, and found this self-reflecting gem.  That is exactly what Mikey is doing at this point in my chapter....

What insane sort of link ties us together sometimes?  Part of it is my love and admiration for the nicest soul I've ever run across, the rest must be the way our views mesh on so many aspects of life.

Thanks, buddy. This comment came at the perfect time. Self reflection has always been my way. I'm a thinker... and it takes a lot to get me to react. Am I always right? No. I only do what feels right to me after much thought, and I would like to think I would never be so pompous as to not even consider any damage my actions might cause. I'm not smart enough or psychic enough to see into the future, though  . You are very kind to see me so, but it's how I see you as well, my friend... yes, we are of a like mind, and I am thankful... cheers... Gary xoxoxo

Self-reflection can be a tough thing to do honestly, and you capture that well here.  Are we who we think we are?  Do we like what we see?   I think, in the end, that's a question we only have hope to be honest with ourselves about in the privacy of our own minds.  

Great job, my friend  

Wow, Gary what made you think of this? So deep and analytical… I have often stared out the review mirror and you are so right, there is only One who will judge us for our past acts be it good or bad and He is the only One who maters. Furthermore, we have to forgive in order to be forgiven and it can be such an arduous task especially when you have faced such adversities in life. I really hope those metaphoric mirrors I look into show good and very little bad. This really got me thinking and thanks for sharing…Great work as usual!

You been doing a great deal of self examination here of late. This is good just remember not to be too much the critic of what you see. Namasté my brother.

1 hour ago, LitLover said:

Self-reflection can be a tough thing to do honestly, and you capture that well here.  Are we who we think we are?  Do we like what we see?   I think, in the end, that's a question we only have hope to be honest with ourselves about in the privacy of our own minds.  

 

Great job, my friend  

Yeah, the honesty part is a must, or it's a total waste of time. We all have our own perceptions, but I believe there are fundamental truths, and those are the gauge I use in judgement and consideration of myself. We all have to use our own, but it is my hope that many of them would be shared by most people. Do unto others... it is the core of my expectations for myself. It's always good to check in with ourselves... it's the only way there is a hope for both personal growth, and peace, when all is said and done  

25 minutes ago, patrick1991 said:

Wow, Gary what made you think of this? So deep and analytical… I have often stared out the review mirror and you are so right, there is only One who will judge us for our past acts be it good or bad and He is the only One who maters. Furthermore, we have to forgive in order to be forgiven and it can be such an arduous task especially when you have faced such adversities in life. I really hope those metaphoric mirrors I look into show good and very little bad. This really got me thinking and thanks for sharing…Great work as usual!

Thanks, patrick! I have many reasons to reflect, and poetry focuses my thoughts and stirs my need for gauging my self worth. I won't waste time trying to please everyone in this world, but I won't intentionally hurt anyone either. Every action causes a reaction, but as you say, we have to know who to answer to... for me, it is myself... the man God and my experiences helped mold. As I said in another response ... do unto others... and that doesn't mean pleasing all people... it can't. Sometimes the road has bends you couldn't possibly see coming... and it is those times you need to know where you stand within yourself. I'm so pleased to hear it made you think. I've been doing nothing but think lately... cheers, to you and Shawn... and thank you so much for commenting... it really helps... Gary  

20 minutes ago, dughlas said:

You been doing a great deal of self examination here of late. This is good just remember not to be too much the critic of what you see. Namasté my brother.

Yes, I really have, dugh. I need to ask the questions in order to find the answers. Have you noticed how the questions never get easy, as much as we may know ourselves? Yet... we always find answers as long as we do the grunt work. Mine are making themselves known, slowly but surely, and yeah, it does no good to look with an unbalanced view in either direction... lol... feeling very philosophical this evening... Namaste, my dear and kind friend... Gary...  

I too, look at mirrors, and must own the reflection. Your poem puts me in mind of this, beautifully. 

I too, look at mirrors, and must own the reflection. Your poem puts me in mind of this, beautifully. 

I wish I knew how to weave the words to express how this poem touched me, but I'm too rough around the edges to fully explain myself. All I can say is..self examination is essential to growth. 

You have been thinking deep thoughts and then managed to put them in a poem - nicely done my friend

On 7/25/2017 at 6:53 PM, LitLover said:

Self-reflection can be a tough thing to do honestly, and you capture that well here.  Are we who we think we are?  Do we like what we see?   I think, in the end, that's a question we only have hope to be honest with ourselves about in the privacy of our own minds.  

 

Great job, my friend  

If I wasn't who I am, and thought about consequences of actions, I could have ended up like my father. It wasn't an option for me. He was a narcissist who cared only for himself... selfish, childish, and a bully... I've spent my life thanking God I am nothing like him... still, I won't let my guard down, and I do the hard work... thank you, dearest friend...   xoxo

On 7/26/2017 at 0:06 AM, Parker Owens said:

I too, look at mirrors, and must own the reflection. Your poem puts me in mind of this, beautifully. 

Thanks, Parker! We all have to own ours... unfortunately, mirrors can lie if we want them to. Looking deeply gains us growth... cheers, my friend xo

On 7/26/2017 at 5:19 AM, R J Drew said:

I wish I knew how to weave the words to express how this poem touched me, but I'm too rough around the edges to fully explain myself. All I can say is..self examination is essential to growth. 

 

 

I honestly think you sell yourself short, R J. I've read your weavings  . And you understood my own perfectly. It's so easy to get stuck in a loop, or let someone else do your judging for you. Too often we concern ourselves with what others think, not considering they could be wrong... 'Know thyself'  ... Thanks, my friend. I'm pleased this touched you  xo

On 7/26/2017 at 7:55 AM, Bucket1 said:

You have been thinking deep thoughts and then managed to put them in a poem - nicely done my friend

Deep enough to make me very tired, B. All those thoughts are easier to manage to tentative conclusions if I put them in a poem. Thank you for supporting my feeble but important endeavors, my friend...  xo