Share a proverb you think is completely wrong and make your case.
‘Time heals all wounds’
I wondered who in their deluded wisdom came up with that.
AI said….as they read it..
Menander (c. 342–290 BCE) — A Greek dramatist whose line “time is the healer of all necessary evils” is cited as an early form of the idea.
Terence (c. 190–159 BCE) — A Roman playwright whose Latin line “Diem adimere aegritudinem hominibus” (“time assuages human ailments”) is widely credited as the origin of the proverb’s modern form.
I will stick with the ever wise and wonderful Eleanor Roosevelt’s idea being
‘You never really get over grief. You learn to live with it’
For as long as I can remember, I have dreamt vividly. There are times when the next day I will see flashes/moments of the night, or even the night before, dreams.
Like everyone, you wonder where it all comes from.
Occasionally, I will feel the presence of a man at my side as the dream progresses. He is solid and strong. He expects nothing from me. It is a totally unconditional alignment of souls. There, at that moment, a unique closeness. Incredible.
If you had an unlimited budget for 24 hours, what would you do?
OK. So the small print reads for 24hours.. Lovely but tricky.
What to do about the unlimited budget?
And how does one get the most out of that scenario?
Buying a home would be a bit time-consuming. Could sort the wheels, tho.
I guess Plan A would be to transfer ÂŁX into my account and see what happens.
There is a young man I know of K who would benefit from hip replacement surgery. Getting that sorted would be good.
And then…all the bits and bobs I could get sorted via Amazon, notonthehighstreet and etsy in a short time.
We’ve got a pretty good high street in town. I could sort that in Two Hours…The White Company,Mint Velvet, Phase 8, Space..just for a girly retail therapy moment.
Back home online, I’d be looking at high-end orthopedic beds for Patch, which he would snub for ‘rough sleeping… A year’s supply of his very expensive gummies would be good.
Huge donations to all the charities I can think of.
Financial support wire transfers to everyone I know who would appreciate one.
I would love a high-end microscope.
It would be great to enter my DNA into all available banks to see what would happen.
Not sure where I would find the time to buy some art. But there are some pieces I would like.
I still haven’t paid for my funeral, which I really do want to be sorted out soon. Click n collect,no bother, no cars, flowers or ceremony.
I would need to prioritise my list before the 24 hours kicked off..Â
What’s a show that had the perfect series finale?
Strangely, I remember one that had a less than perfect end. 63 episodes over 6 seasons, and I loved it, totally! Power on Netflix. I invested in the characters, the storyline and the soundtrack…and then bam! It ended on a damp squib Disappointed does not begin to describe that moment…
A “Squib” is a small, old-fashioned firework or explosive device. If it gets wet, the gunpowder fails to ignite, resulting in a dull fizzle rather than a loud, exciting bang.
If you could have dinner with any philosopher, who would it be?
If I were to invite Confucius to dinner, I would keep the table simple and respectful of what he knew. I imagine serving warm rice, steamed greens,
tofu, and a clear vegetable broth, the kind of balanced meal that would have felt familiar in his own time.
For pudding, I would offer a soft steamed pear with a touch of honey, something gentle and comforting. And perhaps, right at the end, I would give him a small spoonful of ice cream. A taste he could never have experienced in his lifetime, and a quiet reminder that even the wisest among us can still be surprised.
When I think about the kind of wisdom that still feels steady and usable today, I return to Confucius. His teachings were never lofty theories. They were practical ways of living with integrity, kindness, and a sense of responsibility to others.
He believed that true leadership begins with moral character. He expected this from rulers and world leaders, yet he also taught that it starts much closer to home. If a person cannot govern their own behaviour with honesty and humility, they cannot hope to guide a household. A society follows the same pattern. Harmony grows from the inside out.
What I admire most is his belief that learning is a lifelong and joyful journey. It is not a performance and not a competition. It is a daily practice of cultivating wisdom, tempering ego, and becoming a better human being.
There is a saying of his that has always stayed with me: “When I walk with two others, each serves as my teacher.” One person shows him qualities worth cultivating. The other reveals traits he should soften or let go. It is a simple idea, yet it captures the heart of his philosophy. Everyone we meet can help shape our character if we are willing to pay attention.
Confucius reminds me that becoming a better person is not a destination. It is a rhythm, a practice, and a quiet commitment to living with purpose.
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