Cycle of Life


The cycle of life is always controversial

What bothers you today is tomorrow menial

There isn’t a set pattern in which to comply with

Don’t place your faith in the media and commercials

 

Rolling waves causing you to swim in all directions

There is no avoiding the common intersections

Surf with the water to experience a smooth flow

Never permit your spirit to hand out rejections

 

Enjoy the positive and savor the negative

They are conflicting for now but remain relative

Accepting one without the other isn’t complete

Continue forth being open and contemplative

 

Thinking about life, I felt that everything occurs in cycles that include opposition. For every occurrence, we can argue whether it’s right or wrong, but after it passes, it matters no more because it was part of the cycle. It’s always best to go with the flow because we must accept the lessons we’re meant to learn.

No need to distinguish between good and bad, both experiences have value for our person. Accepting one without the other is half a cycle. The experience is conflicting in the moment, but it is relative to the big picture. It’s always best to continue on while remaining open and being contemplative.

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12 responses to “Cycle of Life”

  1. rothpoetry Avatar
    rothpoetry

    A good word of wisdom. Ride the waves… do try to swim in them… Very good!

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    1. Astrid's Words Avatar
      Astrid’s Words

      Thanks, Dwight.

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  2. boundlessblessingsblog Avatar
    boundlessblessingsblog

    True words of inspiration and wisdom, Astrid.

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  3. Frank Hubeny Avatar
    Frank Hubeny

    Good advice: “Enjoy the positive and savor the negative”

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  4. Gina Avatar
    Gina

    Never permit your spirit to hand out rejections – this was brilliant

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  5. lillian Avatar
    lillian

    I especially like this line
    “Rolling waves causing you to swim in all directions”
    It’s a really good metaphor for all the myriads of challenges, occurrences, people, situations etc that come at you throughout your lifetime. I also like the idea of savoring the negative. It adds a perspective from which to measure the positive and helps us in our ability to adapt and make wise choices and learn from those that perhaps were not so wise….negatives can be learning moments. And — as I used to tell my students in the 1970s (when Star Trek was on tv): the only “person” I know who is perfect is Spock….and he’s part Vulcan with pointy ears. I don’t see any pointy ears here! “

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    1. Astrid's Words Avatar
      Astrid’s Words

      I like to think that perfection is all around, as long as we’re willing to see it.

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      1. lillian Avatar
        lillian

        Love this comment!

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  6. robtkistner Avatar
    robtkistner

    Great advice Astrid, words we can all live by!

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    1. Astrid's Words Avatar
      Astrid’s Words

      Thanks, Rob.

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  7. Beverly Crawford Avatar
    Beverly Crawford

    Wisdom here!

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