Our Limits

Some people never get beyond The basics with a skill Although, with years of practice You would think they’d learn the drill. No matter what it is – the arts Or sport or crafts or food Or dance or music – we don’t all Possess the aptitude. Some either quit or get resigned To mediocrity, While others just deny the truth That all but them can see. We can’t all reach the level Of the ones who are the best, But we must accept our limits Though they’re painful to digest.

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/21/2022 11:11:00 AM

You know, skill is one thing; enjoyment is another. E.g., I so enjoy hitting my thumb with a hammer trying to put up my Sukkah, or ... Playing that Hayden Concerto for the 758th time -- wrong! lol. Thanks, ilene.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 10/21/2022 10:58:00 AM

Well thought, said, and done, Ilene! Aloha! (The captcha code is ACT)!

Chris Con

Date: 10/20/2022 11:42:00 PM

All well crafted parables devise a truth by its ability to exceed all expectations.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 10/20/2022 9:18:00 PM

Yep, we must all accept our limitations, but always try to exceed them rather than resign ourselves to them.

I Am Anaya

Date: 10/20/2022 6:31:00 PM

Even the best, had to accept their limits though they're painful to digest, Ilene! Only a mediocre person is always at his best S.M.....you shine with brilliance, tonight!

Michael Tor

Date: 10/20/2022 3:37:00 PM

Very true it is hard to accept that. The overcomers keep trying till they get it right. I feel that way in my older age now. I wish I would have taken more trades. Sometimes it is better to pay someone for their skills realizing you do not have what it takes to perform the task...