When sinking remember
This is but a brief dip
Buoyancy is obtained
By taking deep breaths
And recalling
That life is short
Our journey fraught with difficulty
In order to teach us
We swim by learning the lessons
The lifeguard is already on the way
We are loved
Lifted
Supported
Far more than we are cognisant
Above all
Remain
Teachable
***
I have received a lot of help and support lately from other bloggers, writers and social media users which has allowed me to improve in all sorts of areas
Some of this support has come with a guarded overture like “I hope you won’t mind if I, I hope you won’t be offended, could I just say…”
If I had been arrogant or ignorant I would not have learned valuable information
Of all the things I have learnt in my life – probably the most important is this:
Remain teachable
Be humble
Be kind
And remain open to information, guidance and support
Thankyou for a post that’s so needed in our lives today. Teachability. It’s an old word, and oh so new.
It can be difficult to take feedback – particularly when it is critical or poorly delivered but there is always at least a kernel of truth in it. I find myself increasingly drawn to the process because I learn so much about myself and am able to improve my work.
An important lesson indeed!
It was for me.
Ah yes. The first party reminds me of the old Buddhist ideal called, regression to the mean. There’s a balance in life. If times are really bad, they’ll get better, just like if they are really good, it’ll get worse. It’ll always drift back to center. As for the latter part of your post, I think it’s always important to point things out and ask questions. It’s the best way to learn in this type of environment.
It is a wonderful symphony of ideas and creativity in blogland – I love it, my instagram and on twitter is the same – surrounded by like minded creatives. Learning so much and loving it but oh my goodness it is time consuming!
Goodness, yes it is.
The chairs are too orderly. 😆
HAhaha I am giving the impression of an empty room – because it usually empties out as soon as feedback or advice begins.
Looks like an empty AA club to me. BTW, a lot of my friends are leaving Twitter. They agree with my words to one of your writer friends. “Twitter is the worst place on earth. Heh!”
As a writer I find so much info on Twitter that is helpful. I ignore anything negative and rarely post anything much myself but the info and contacts (for me) are priceless
Why are contacts priceless? The writers are your competition and one is openly asking for followers…
I answered this earlier but got called away and didn’t post it – in the interim I’ve been thinking about it. Still thinking about it. Good points all.
You are among the few who come here with an open mind to learn as well as share. It’s beautiful that you acknowledge it in this way.
Oh thanks – I just think people are interesting and everyone knows something that another person needs – have you read the Celestine Prophesy? Everyone we meet, we do so for a reason.
I agree that we all have something to offer. I have not read the Celestine Prophecy.
The horrible part of me wants to know the names of the A~holes who delivered critical feedback and give them a piece of my mind. The partially grown up part of me knows that’s ridiculous.
Teachability, we all need that lesson in our lives. I’ve been far too rebellious in learning it 🙂
Me too Mare – I used to be so prickly but I’m learning – still some critics out there no doubt that just love to be critical but ..
I love this piece – it draws a vivid picture while being able to tell a story. YESSS! It is so important that we keep our minds open so that we can always learn new things :). Thanks for sharing this prompt!
Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me
*waves*
The two most recent posts don’t have comments open. If this was intentional, that’s fine. But I wanted to make sure.
Oh – will go check thanks!
I don’t know why it would do that and I can’t find where to undo it – all my posts should have comments allowed because I love a chat damn
Sorry to annoy Sarah but has that fixed it now ?