I do not start my blogging life by trying to deter my readers from interest in my future retelling of life events. For there will certainly be many people of varying levels of importance to themselves and to the world around them, who, upon reading my first line, will think it a waste of time or "insulting for this person to think that he is by birth and accomplishment more important than I." The forever undimmed truth is I am more important than you and this because of birth, accomplishment, and so much more noble traits and deeds than you may yet realize. I must stress that though I may reach this conclusion without solicitation or hesitation by my own judgment, it is the remarks of others, commonly cited as dignitaries and held in high status by peoples and countries, which justifies my own expression of my worth and standing. For when I forward praises to make me so shine as to shame the sun, I only retell praises received. It is repugnant and ultimately vain to try to exalt oneself in another's eye. Only the world may do so and permit fame to grow to legend.
If it will be less distracting, I could title this post "You have a very busy and important life". However, that may be misleading and hint that the subject "you" is referring to someone else besides the author, me. I prefer direct and honest communication, sometimes at the cost of offending the soft-hearted and unconfident.
But again, don't be misled by pride into foolishly leaving to never return. A man looking at the sun may see it pass from east, to overhead, to west, and finally out of sight and very easily assume that he is greater than it by seeing that the light revolves around him. This is plainly not correct. Any learned man or one of intelligence or even ears to hear has a better notion of the correct function of the sun's movement. Consider the analogy when you remember that it is the sun that maintains the earth in its correct orbit in the universe. Without it, our common home would hurdle away and die within days along with even those who still are fooled by appearance. Don't shun yourself from the light which I offer.
You will soon learn that what I offer is merely my life experience shared. But, if you have a mind to learn, if you would drink from pure waters and live in light, if you will listen, then return. Listen to the child within who asks questions which adults destroy. If we can share our lives, each will be lived by more than just one. We need not rely on self to learn or live. We can live jointly and find greater riches than had ever been considered. We will love and will truly be alive.
Until next time or until never again, farewell. Share, learn, love, return.
Wow. That's all I have to say. WOW!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a sophisticated version of Big Fish. :)
ReplyDeleteI have so many mixed emotions right now. I am honored and horrified that I am related to you. I am cracking up and offended at your opinion of others, which must include me. And I am blown away by your writing abilities! Such prose!
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