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Mind Over Matter

Life can be beautiful if one chooses mind over matter; then again life may matter more than choice. written January 13, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/17/2022 3:48:00 AM

"life may matter more than choice" - I believe this.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/17/2022 8:44:00 AM

Something to think about, isn't it?

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 1/14/2022 10:37:00 AM

Mind over matteris like the month of January, named after Janus the Roman god who had two faces: one looked behind, the other ahead. / Maurice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/14/2022 11:17:00 AM

Indeed. Thanks for your thoughts, my friend.

John Lawless

Date: 1/14/2022 9:38:00 AM

In relation to the quandary of "mind over matter" it has been theorized that "if you don't mind, it don't matter"....

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/14/2022 10:10:00 AM

I believe there's a good bit of truth to that, John. But, when it comes to choices in life, it matters a great deal. I spent a good deal of time on this little piece, and I'm still not happy with the way it turned out. Oh, well.....

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/13/2022 6:13:00 PM

The purpose of this one is to get us to ponder!! Milton, having the option is marvelous, even when the rules of nature restrict that option.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/13/2022 7:08:00 PM

Yep, interesting thought for mulling, Lasaad. Thanks for your read and comment.

Bill Baker

Date: 1/13/2022 5:43:00 PM

Intriguing Milt, I like it. Have a great weekend my friend! Bill

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/13/2022 7:11:00 PM

Thanks, Bill. Same to you!

David Kavanagh

Date: 1/13/2022 12:46:00 PM

Indeed it’s great to have choice Milton, even if it’s limited by matter, had to read this one a few times, I think it may have some tangential meanings, cheers David

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/13/2022 1:20:00 PM

Ah, so, David. I worked on this simple little verse for quite awhile, feeling there was something worthwhile to share in there. You have vindicated my thoughts. Thanks!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/13/2022 12:27:00 PM

One to make us think!!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/13/2022 1:21:00 PM

Oh, Andrea...one that made me think! See my response to David.

Tony Hargreaves

Date: 1/13/2022 12:26:00 PM

Once we valued mind. Now we value matter. We have changed our mind But does this matter?

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/13/2022 1:23:00 PM

Hmmm...interesting conjecture and more interesting question, Tony. Thanks for your insightful comment. I wish I had an answer to your question. Like Gershon, I just writes them; I can't explains them!