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Red Heart Day
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!!! I've been listening a lot lately and not speaking. I know -
it surprises me, too! But, what I'm hearing is that people - at large -
want a change. Men and women alike are wanting "something that will
last" - speaking of relationships. Now - this can only mean a couple of
things:
One - people are tired of the bright, shiny "trinkets" or two - people
are just bored. And before I elaborate - these two might feed each
other and/or become one.
It's been said that I live at WalMart. I do frequent the place on a
regular basis. I don't know if you've noticed this or not but - the
swimsuits they have out now are from last year. And there are other
items from last year. This happens with the Christmas trees,
decorations and the lawn/garden items - cushions, feeders, etc.
This is a psychological thing - but true:
In 2007, Joshua Bell, a superstar of classical music, played his violin
in a DC Metro Station. Largely - no one noticed him. People were moving
through the station headed to their destination. Josh was dressed like
a "regular Joe" - and a couple of kiddies "sensed" something
different about him. As they held a parent's hand, they slowed to get a
better look at Josh and you could almost hear their patent's voice
urging them to "hurry it up" as they tugged on the child's hand. I'm
just gonna interject here that there are subliminal messages - those
blips in aired programming at movie theaters, for example - telling you
that you are hungry. This is different - I believe.
I wonder - Are our brains "filled to the max" - as it were - with "get
the kiddies up and dressed, fed, shoes/coats/hats on, homework in hand,
out the door and on the train by 7 am, money for the train, report for
work, your lunch and repeat at 5 pm- that we have no more room for
cognitive thought - that is - aware of our surroundings enough to say
something or someone is unusual? Is this why the kiddies "saw" Josh and
the adults did not? Is this what's going on with the people who say
they want a relationship that will last?"
With today being Valentine's Day - try something less
"plastic"....credit card purchases, shiny packaged candy, etc. Go for a
hands-on gift - load the dishwasher (or hand wash them), scrub the
toilet, wash the car windows - you get the idea here - right? These are
the menial, thankless chores that speak volumes. I don't think anything
says "I love you" louder than a hubby scrubbing the toilet or a wife
washing hubby's car/truck windows. Here's a hint for the window
washing: Use any spray window cleaner. Wad up black and white newspaper
to wipe the glass.
The above being said - if you want to see a change - you're gonna have
to wait a while. Expect to see raised eyebrows for a while as they
wonder if this is a lasting thing - or just a one-time present. Sorry
WalMart and the other stores but, you're just not giving me what I need
on a daily basis: windows washed, toilet scrubbed, snow brushed off of
my vehicle, etc.
Here's an exercise to show how our thoughts work. On any piece of
paper, with a pen or pencil, start writing the thoughts that pass
through your mind. If you can't keep up with writing them - how can you
come to a final determination about any of them?
Remember the kiddies and our service people. Take good care of the
furry and feathered ones out there. Be safe and healthy. See ya next
time. Ever Toodles!! MONA
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