I try.
I try to type.
I hit the keys.
I create words, but there’s no connection.
I try to think.
I try to dream, but there’s no imagination.
I try too hard.
I try to force things, but in the end there’s nothing.
An empty mind.
Using empty keys.
Creating empty words.
But still.
I try.
Tom, this is the most delightful piece I’ve read here. And true. And universal. 😀
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Yes I agree, it is a Universal message! Sometimes we shouldn’t be trying so hard.
Also, sometimes we think we haven’t done enough or a great job…we think what we have said, done or are isn’t valuable….but actually that’s not true. Because we still make an impact on someone else’s life..in a good way!
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I will not be trying too hard tonight, Shree. I’m taking the evening off!
I’m listening for once!
But I agree – whatever we do will always have an effect on someone.
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Many of us know this, Tom!
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We do, Eric. We may not be aware, but we do.
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Thanks, Prenin – and the same to you!
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Wow! Whole new look, whole new font. Very nice TL….As for trying….You are in the midst of learning the great lesson we are all learning just now. To go with the flow and see what it brings to you. To be willing to let go of what was and accept that it was part of the old paradigm. Until you release it there is no empty space for the new you to inhabit. Forcing means you are fighting against the flow! It can be an uncomfortable space to be in to let go of yourself, you are neither here nor there. Have FAITH, be patient and the new you will discover where or what you are to do next. I am in the waiting mode for now and it can get creepy but I am practicing faith and I shall see as so shall you, what lies ahead, if you are willing to release what was and embrace what is 🙂 Hope that made sense? VK
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Going with the flow is the best option for me this evening, VK. I’m taking a breather from posting for a day or two, but I shall be back… full of words.
And, you made perfect sense there…
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Nice new look, Tom! Black-on-white is so much easier on my eyes than white-on-black! 🙂
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Thanks, Diane. Just reversed the colours, that’s all… oh, and opened up some new lettering!
I actually started to see the words I’d typed when I looked away from the screen, so I knew, for now at least, the black needed to take a short break.
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Maybe I can dig up a dictaphone for you. Unfortunately, I cannot opine about your apparent lovely new theme which isn’t visible here on my iPhone. So I must wait patiently until I visit your site again when I’m back on my Mac. I hope I can survive the suspense.
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LA, with a dictaphone, the words would be on the tip of my tongue. I’m experiencing MAJOR Blogger’s Block right now, so I’m not fighting it, and not typing it! For a few days at least!
Don’t hold your breath in anticipation for the new look. It’s the same as before, only a bit brighter with a bit of a minimal feel going on. There’s a lot of white space…
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I get this all the time at the moment! I keep hoping if I get that very expensive ultrabook I’m after lol that inspiration will strike as soon as I sit down at it’s shiny new keyboard and gaze rapturously at its tiny 13.3 screen!!! I think not somehow! Sometimes you’ve just got to keep on pushing boundaries till you strike gold on the inspiration front 😉 And sometimes you have to know when to give up for the day! lol 😉
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Well Tom, I think you did pretty well to say you hit some empty keys, they seem to have attracted some visitors… 🙂 And shows its been a while, as I love your new mellow theme 🙂
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Hi Sue, and thanks!
I did try to reply to your comment the other day but had the odd issue or two and was unable to! Hopefully, things will work this time… here goes!
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