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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

January 17, 2022 at 3:48 AM

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

L Milton Hankins

January 17, 2022 at 8:44 AM

Something to think about, isn't it?

Maurice Rigoler

January 14, 2022 at 10:37 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

January 14, 2022 at 11:17 AM

Indeed. Thanks for your thoughts, my friend.

John Lawless

January 14, 2022 at 9:38 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

January 14, 2022 at 10:10 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

January 13, 2022 at 6:13 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

January 13, 2022 at 7:08 PM

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

Bill Baker

January 13, 2022 at 5:43 PM

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

L Milton Hankins

January 13, 2022 at 7:11 PM

Thanks, Bill. Same to you!

David Kavanagh

January 13, 2022 at 12:46 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

January 13, 2022 at 1:20 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

January 13, 2022 at 12:27 PM

One to make us think!!

L Milton Hankins

January 13, 2022 at 1:21 PM

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

Tony Hargreaves

January 13, 2022 at 12:26 PM

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

L Milton Hankins

January 13, 2022 at 1:23 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!

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