Perception Vs. Reality

(Awake in a Dream by Dave Riddell) This brief lesson in considering plans for one's future. What we perceive is not always the reality of the situation. As you assess your situation, be sure that you are prepared to accept what you have been, what you are becoming, what you will become and what you will be left as...

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[Luminous2]

Hmmm, Ms. Kelly. Is this video a reflection of your own experience? You found what you had thought was a safe, tiny inlet with your small studentbody at HSAO, only to discover it was full of brackish water where sharks were swimming? (i.e. TIKO)Is this a heads up for your students to grab our water wings and prepare to dive into deeper water?

[mskelly333]

Wow, luminous, these are excellent questions. I wish I had the answers...I wish I was sure...

[kageyuki75]

Understanding others comes from understanding yourself, first. Issues can be made to "float" and 'hang in the balance' of things. As long as the person beware that this is only temporary and will need to be dealt with, lest it become bigger or more of a burden.

We must all learn to 'float' and rise above our shortcomings on our journeys through life.

[mskelly333]

This is quite sage advice. Thank you, kageyuki...

[LG15curiousGeorge]

Washed up clichés. Brackish waters in tiny inlets.

Hmmmm. Much to think about here I think.

[mskelly333]

Thank you for your comment. I find myself wondering if anyone is helped when, in an attempt to reach out to comfort others, we find ourselves sharing our own pain. It is with a disheartened and tired sigh that I watch myself involved in this process.

[janesalteredstates]

Insightful as always.

[mskelly333]

Meubby- I feel like I can always rely on you for an honest assessment with thoughtfulness and candor. Yes, it is wishful to have my problems just float away. You're right. Issues need to be faced and addressed. I must have lost my head. I will use the extra time this weekend to reflect on my current situation. Thank you for your response. It doesn't always feel good to hear the truth, but in the long run, it is quite important. Thanks again.

[meubby]

MsKelly,

I am quite shocked you would say something as such.

you know as well as I that issues will not just "float away". Rather they should be faced head on addressed and dealt with.

Though I do understand the desire to have them slip away in such a manner, you tend to ask others to embrace issues, and get a full perspective/understanding of said issue so they may better handle said issue appropriately. I have not yet known you to back down from confrontation.

M.

[mskelly333]

Well, sharks are more intelligent than some people assume. Instinctively, they are not predators of humans. However, big sharks eat smaller fish. For those smaller and tasty sea-dwellers, hungry sharks can be quite disconcerting.