Words of Wisdom

I have these "words of wisdom" prominently displayed on my desk at the office. I know they have helped me keep things in perspective at times.

There Is No Indispensable Man
by Saxon N. White Kessinger
Copyright 1959


Sometime when you're feeling important;
Sometime when your ego's in bloom
Sometime when you take it for granted
You're the best qualified in the room,

Sometime when you feel that your going
Would leave an unfillable hole,
Just follow these simple instructions
And see how they humble your soul;

Take a bucket and fill it with water,
Put your hand in it up to the wrist,
Pull it out and the hole that's remaining
Is a measure of how you will be missed.

You can splash all you wish when you enter,
You may stir up the water galore,
But stop and you'll find that in no time
It looks quite the same as before.

The moral of this quaint example
Is do just the best that you can,
Be proud of yourself but remember,
There's no indispensable man.

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[Lethesunshine]

Loved this! I'm always the first to remind myself that I'm not perfect and if I don't some family member will be sure to give me the heads-up!

(((Hugs)))

~Mimi

[MyLaydy]

I find my children are great for things like that Mimi! lol For me, it's not so much about thinking I'm perfect - more that I can't do it all, and life will go on regardless! ;) The older I get, the more I'm ok with that. ~~ Lynn xoxo

[Timpres]

Beautiful thoughts, and I love the soundtrack and photos... but obviuosly you havent met ME!! :) Hit and faved! xoxox

[MyLaydy]

I'm really not sure who you are, so that must be true Olivia! lol Thank you. Just trying to get back into the swing of things... xoxoxo

[gryphonshire]

Another fabulous video featuring The Truth.  Thanks, Lynn. Blessed Be.

[MyLaydy]

This one touched me the first time I read it, and in this "ME" age, I think it's a good one to remember. ;) Thank you! ~~ Lynn

[emmasays1]

Thank you dear lady.

xoxoxo