Saturday, June 14, 2014

RECOGNIZE THE COURAGE OF BEING WEARY



CARRY THIS NOT THAT

Put it down,
remove it from your shoulders,
they’re angry with enough pain a’ready,

put it down,
the weight of the world is only yours to lighten,
not carry.

© M Durfee
6.14.2014










GOING BACK TO SLEEP BBL TO CHECK IN WITH YA'LL

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  1. You are a wise man indeed! I'll keep it in mind...

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    1. Shadow old friend, If i am so wise, why is my back hurting so much?

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  2. And I'm sure it's easier to sleep without carrying the weight of the world! btw, I'll be in DET for a few days the first of the week.

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    1. Jeff I'd love to meet up but i have a son in China right now and a VERY pregnant daughter in law who needs Joann more than i need a day away from the house.

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  3. I generally remember that it isn't mine to carry. Though once in a while I forget.

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    1. You are a wise man then Charles for as sson as you feel the weight building you just know to stope and throw off that which is your not to carry.

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  4. amen.
    lotta truth in that
    we cant carry it

    i have tried

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    1. Brian you still think you are Superman but it's cool, like a race horse you have to walk a bit to get cool before going in for hay and oats.

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  5. It's the heaviness of life that exhausts me ... and many others.
    Cheers Mark.

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    1. Ihear youloud and clear Philip, slum living sucks but shrug, it's my slum.

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  6. Yes, I'll have to remember this... many times I forget.
    to lighten... not carry - Well said!

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    1. As do we all vesper, i have decided to decide and not make myself nuts anymore.

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  7. Reminds me of a short story:

    "Is Your Cross Too Heavy to Bear?"

    The young man was at the end of his rope. Seeing no way out, he dropped to his knees in prayer. "Lord, I can't go on," he said. "I have too heavy of a cross to bear." The Lord replied, "My son, if you can't bear its weight, just place your cross inside this room. Then, open that other door and pick out any cross you wish." The man was filled with relief. "Thank you, Lord," he sighed, and he did as he was told. Upon entering the other door, he saw many crosses, some so large the tops were not visible. Then, he spotted a tiny cross leaning against a far wall. "I'd like that one, Lord," he whispered. And the Lord replied, "My son, that is the cross you just brought in."

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    1. That's true Deb, at least I have my one good eye and tobacco.

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  8. Too much weight lately. A lot going on in the world. I am just trying to take care of my little part of it here. Act locally and think globally.

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So Walking Man I was thinking...