OUT ON A LIMB?

By Vernalee

Are you out on a limb? Are you out there by yourself when everyone else is comfortably relaxing/sitting down in their Lazy boy recliners? Why? May I ask or is it none of my business?

Being out on a limb typically places you in a difficult, vulnerable position where you lack support. It's not a desirable position and can pose great risks. Oops, watch it; be careful that you don't fall! I just made an interesting observation: No one is facing the risks but you! Amazing, isn’t it? It's not the best way to learn survival techniques, but if you are out there, it will definitely teach you a lesson or two. Prevention and minimizing risks may be several lessons learned. Falling is certainly not a desired outcome. Injuries (both physical and emotional), are bound to occur if that happens. Balancing yourself on a skinny limb will also show you who’s on your side, whose not; and who (if anyone) will be there to catch you if you fall! Hopefully, the answers to those questions will illuminate before your very eyes. Who might it be; who will be your catcher/great protector? Hmm. A penny for your thoughts! Will you come up short? Hopefully not! People that you thought that you could count on and who would be there for you no matter what - can disappear with a blink of the eye! We learn as we live! The worst case scenario is that the hard ground will catch you ... bruises and all ... if all else fails. In the future, let’s limit our exposure! Better yet -Not putting yourself in risky situations depending upon others to assist should be considered.

Walking on solid ground is a better choice knowing that your well being starts with you. It’s safer too!

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ONE MAN'S TRASH IS ANOTHER'S TREASURE

By Vernalee

It's quite simple. What you may regard as worthless, may be extremely valuable to someone else! What you took for granted or considered as worthless may be highly regarded by another set of eyes. Trash or treasure... Sometimes obvious; sometimes not. It may be a point of view. It may be perception. It may even be reality. Stop the madness!

Be careful ... Remember what you threw away in that old tin garbage can of trash no longer belongs to you! So you have no reason to be upset when your thrown away rubbish becomes a shiny possession to someone else. Finders, keepers; losers, weepers!

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REAL OR FAKE

By Vernalee

Those "knock off" purses look so real that it takes a microscopic and discerning knowledgeable eye to detect the difference. Our eyes can even play tricks on us! Purses, jewelry, and furs are one thing. They can even make counterfeit money! Stop it!

What about the genuineness and realness of people? Yes, people can be fake too! No worries. You may cannot tell right away, but old Father Time and their words/ actions/deeds will eventually tell and show you who they are. Sooner or later, their individual truth will raise its head. You may have thought that a person was one way ... when in fact their personality was royally different. You may have even classified them as genuine/"real", but they were amazingly synthetic! They were clearly impostors who came to light! Oh my!

Where do we draw the line when so much is unclear? We will grow and learn as we go. What we do know for sure is this ... “Ain't nothing like the real thing!" No doubt about it! Real folks beat fake phonies any day of the week. And Today is one of those days!

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