Poem on Life. Recited by Charlie Chaplin

Below is a poem  Charlie Chaplin read on his 70th birthday, written by Kim McMillen.
Beautiful and True. Something we must remind ourselves each day and ever often…
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As I began to love myself
I found that anguish and emotional suffering
are only warning signs that I was living
against my own truth.
Today, I know, this is Authenticity.

As I began to love myself
I understood how much it can offend somebody
if I try to force my desires on this person,
even though I knew the time was not right
and the person was not ready for it,
and even though this person was me.
Today I call this Respect.

As I began to love myself
I stopped craving for a different life,
and I could see that everything
that surrounded me
was inviting me to grow.
Today I call this Maturity.

As I began to love myself
I understood that at any circumstance,
I am in the right place at the right time,
and everything happens at the exactly right moment.
So I could be calm.
Today I call this Self-Confidence.

As I began to love myself
I quit stealing my own time,
and I stopped designing huge projects
for the future.
Today, I only do what brings me joy and happiness,
things I love to do and that make my heart cheer,
and I do them in my own way
and in my own rhythm.
Today I call this Simplicity.

As I began to love myself
I freed myself of anything
that is no good for my health –
food, people, things, situations,
and everything that drew me down
and away from myself.
At first I called this attitude a healthy egoism.
Today I know it is Love of Oneself.

As I began to love myself
I quit trying to always be right,
and ever since
I was wrong less of the time.
Today I discovered that is Modesty.

Distance

DISTANCE ….
Distance is important…
The thin line between being distant
and keeping distance
can make or break a relationship..
Too much closeness breeds suffocation,
Some space let’s in a breath of fresh air…
of individual experiences and experiments…
some detachment allows room to think ,
to observe,  to understand, to miss,
to value one’s own self  and the other…
Distance gradually let’s feelings
come out as they are..
accepted in black and white
unlike the blurred and coloured illusions
from too much proximity….

and at some point
if the relationship is important enough,
it lets both come back to each other
with natural honesty and truthfulness ..
at whatever degree of bend
that’s necessary
to grow together…again….

“Distance” (c) BM @bijalwrites

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Distance.. How Much is Enough? How Much is Too Much?

On Republic Day or Any Other Day – Ode to My Country

I am not a patriot for I do not hoist the flag only on some days
I am one for I ensure that no flag is lying on the floor the next morning because of me…
I am not a patriot for I do not sing songs of patriotism on occasions
I am one for I talk about my nation with respect where ever I am…
I am not a patriot for I do not participate in March parades of any kind
I am one for I salute the soldier anytime I see him and tell him how thankful I am…
I am not a patriot for I do not participate in any public displays or “swatch Bharat” drives on social media..
I am one for I discard garbage where it is supposed to be discarded and park my car at permissible parking spots…
I am a patriot for I accept the weaknesses of my nation , admire it’s strengths and take pride in being and becoming through my country… Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 instagram @ bijalwrites

What keeps you going?!

Good Morning #world ! Penned this #aphorism only to realise how true and applicable it is in all ages,  generations and situations.   The earlier you know and follow what you love the better it is as your #passion can be your #soulfeed ! It is what keeps you going no matter what.  In today’s busy and competitive times where everyone is rushing after something, running a #ratrace to God knows where,  doing #whatyoulove Is what can keep you alive and not merely exist!  So find that spot of #sunshine in your life and turn to it every day for sometime ! Keep the fire alive!    Have you asked yourself “what keeps you going? ” #passion #writing #writersofindia #quotestoliveby #wordsofwisdoKoom #shortpoetry #hustle #keepitup #indianwriters

Earth Day

I belong to all species
do not take me for granted,
Where are all those plants
that your ancestors
so dedicatedly planted?….
I respond in strange ways
ways unimaginable,
It’s your selfishness
and overconsumption
that has
Ultimately turned the tables….
You travelled to
different parts of me,
Ventured through skies unknown ,
In your quest for discovery
Fuel and pollution on me
were ruthlessly blown …..
Oceans were full of plastic ,
Flowing water became statistic…
Rivers suffocated , Forests cut-down,
Destinations over populated,
mayhem all around..

To my rescue came
COVID…
To you it said
“slow down oh Human ! Forbid !”…

My air is now clearer
Far off parts of me
seem closer and nearer…
While you stay indoors
Using only what’s basic ,
You have no choice
But to agree
Even if your agreement
is tacit ! ….
I smile again
As though taking a rebirth
As once again you realise
I am “Mother Earth”

“Earth Day” (c) BM
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Resolution 2020

As we reach the Middle of the first month of 2020 , nothing feels more right than sharing these thoughts.. People all over #instagram and the #internet are busy analyzing their 2019 and sharing their #resolutions2020 . What has gone by has gone by we can’t change it.. What is to come will come.. We can’t #control it . The few things that certainly are in our control are our #thoughts our efforts and our #spirit . This is enough said about what should be ones #resolution not just for this #newyear but for #life . #Focus on your thoughts and keep your spirit high whether life brings you the greens or takes you to desserts dry ! #quotes #doityourself As we reach the Middle of the first month of 2020 , nothing feels more right than sharing these thoughts.. People all over #instagram and the #internet are busy analyzing their 2019 and sharing their #resolutions2020 . What has gone by has gone by we can’t change it.. What is to come will come.. We can’t #control it . The few things that certainly are in our control are our #thoughts our efforts and our #spirit . This is enough said about what should be ones #resolution not just for this #newyear but for #life . #Focus on your thoughts and keep your spirit high whether life brings you the greens or takes you to #desserts dry !

It All Depends On You

#oneday is better than #someday and that one day depends on you !Konyaalti beach is located at Antalya in the #Mediterranean coast .. A fun filled #waterplace
with activities, bars and a long stretch for a solo or romantic walk and heart to heart talks! #wisdom #konyaalti #beach #antalya #turkey.#travelwriting #coupletravel #familytravel #travelgirl #globetrottergirl #touristing #beachbaby

Book Review – The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch

What wisdom would you impart to the world if you knew it was your last chance ? What would you want as your legacy?
I never really thought about this question consciously till this book “The Last Lecture” by Late Professor Randy Pausch.
Here are some pearls that touched my heart.

ON LIFE
— We can not change the cards we are dealt with.. Just how we play the hand.

ON RELATIONSHIPS
— Just because you are in the driver’s seat, does not mean you can run people over. Play Fair.

— Premium of emotional insurance should be paid with your time not with your money.

— Take an earnest person over a hip person.. For hip is short term, earnest is in for the long term.

— Dance with the one who brung you.

— Loyalty is a two way street.

–Sometimes the most impeccable brick walls are made of flesh. If you truly care, you’d work constructively on them.

— All my life I’ve felt the need to ask long married couples how they were able to stay together. All of them said the same thing.. “We worked hard at it”.

ON FLAWS
–It is better to have flaws in the social than the moral category.

ON TIME
–Time is all you have. And one day you might find that you have less of it than you think.

ON WORK
— If you can find an opening, you can find a way to float through it.
–Have something to bring to the table. That will make you more welcome.

TO THE STUDENT
You’ve GoT to get the fundamentals down. Otherwise the fancy stuff is not going to work.

TO THE EDUCATOR
–In the end, educators best serve students by helping them to be more self reflective.

TO PARENTS
–Give yourself permission to dream.
–Fuel your kids dreams too.
–Once in a while that might even mean making them stay up past their bed time.

ON ALMOST EVERYTHING
–When you are screwing up and nobody says anything to you anymore that means they have given up on you.
–If I could give three words of advice they would be ” Tell The Truth ” . Be it in anything.
–Most people who told a lie thought they got away with it. When infact they didn’t.
–If you lead your life the right way, Karma will take care of itself.

🙏🙏🙏

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