Wednesday, February 1, 2012

New BEGINNINGS

"We have met the enemy...and it is us." Pogo

Somehow this thought keeps going through my head. So, I had to do some research to find the source of it. Been thinking about EXPECTATIONS and ASSUMPTIONS both of which can get you in big trouble with others and yourself as you have your experiences here on earth. You assume a certain outcome in relationships and projects, but what you expect may not happen. EXPECTATIONS are a belief or strong hope that a particular event will take place, and assumptions are a tendency to expect too much, something that is believed to be true without proof. When life offers up its' little surprises you can be disappointed and want to point a finger of blame at others or circumstances, but it's really US that are the ENEMY as Pogo so wisely said. We are the only one we can change!

6 comments:

  1. I completely agree .Hope you are doing great Lin.Regards.

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  2. Yes, you are right. We are the only one we can change. It's not always easy to remember as we keep beating our heads against a brick wall. The wall won't give, so our heads must.

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  3. is this the first pogo where that statement got its start? I knew it was Pogo but never read comics so I didn't know.

    That statement applies to so many things in our lives.

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  4. originally published 1971 for Earth Day!

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  5. This is so true...hard to change though..but you keep reminding me so that is good...hugs

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  6. I've used this on my blog too because it is so darn true.

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