Weekend Thoughts

Further reflection on Tuesdays With Morrie:

Morrie lost his battle. Someone was now wiping his behind.
Though the above quote seems funny and of little importance, lacking any relation to life's more significant purpose, it fully explains the concept of the fear of aging. In having someone have to wipe for him, Morrie has given up an extremely personal action. Acknowledging that he can no longer accomplish even this simple task signifies that the disease is truly taking over his body. However, in going against the societal norm of fearing age, Morrie chooses instead to accept the stage he has reached in life. Rather than feeling as if he has burdened those around him with his additional care, he revels in the chance to be a baby again, to be provided for.

In addition to this want to be a child once more, Morrie believes that his aging has only allowed him to give more to the world. Continuing upon his occupation as a professor, Morrie shares his knowledge and experience with those who seek it. I look forward to aging for the same reason: the more years I have lived, the more wisdom I have gathered. Being able to give this information to others will remind me of my greater purpose. I will only be able to reach this state by growing older.

On Feeling Sorry For Yourself

Reading Tuesdays With Morrie has initiated some thoughts:

Life is made up almost entirely of struggles. The few moments of success and elation are the few that make these challenges worth the hardship. However, because our existence is composed of a multitude of negative experiences, we must find a way to endure. In the book, Morrie speaks to this concern, sharing discourse on our tendency to desire sympathy, if not from others, than from ourselves. We live in a constant state between experiencing the challenge itself, then choosing how to react to it (typically by delving into deep sorrow for ourselves). However, what if we could transfer this energy to more productive aspects of life?

Through his own approach towards death, Morrie suggests that we apply our unproductive thoughts of feeling sorry for ourselves to more important aspects of life. In his final days, Morrie has chosen to take the opportunity he has to live to teach others about their lives. If we wasted less time on the selfish act of sympathizing for ourselves, we could show greater compassion towards others, acting solely for the promotion of the world's collective well-being.

Found This Funny...

If carefully concealed in a pie box, this would make a perfect present to those who deserve it. (I just wish I had the culinary capabilities required!).

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All Dressed Up

Though I know the season for prom is almost entirely over, I cannot help but continually covet dresses appropriate for the event. Obsessed with the pastels found everywhere in the spring, these dresses from designer Donna Morgan would successfully create the look.

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Outdoor Style

Inspired by the spring colors popping up everywhere in nature, in clothes, and in home decor, I decided to feature some lovely outdoor spots. Hopefully you can picture yourself in any of these spots, making your Monday a little brighter and reminding you that summer is only a few weeks away! 

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What I Learned This Week: It's Rarely True What They Say

Though many of us choose to take little else from high school other than research skills and study tactics, I decided this week to benefit from the social encounters I've engaged in. Yes, we cannot expect any adolescent (male or female) to adhere to the behaviors assumed of them (though they are few), but we must take slight responsibility for their often indecent actions. With these general references, I refer to the ever-occurring event of teenage rumors. Rarely spreading something both meaningful and true, these serve little purpose in providing students with a reputable source of news. While I have no reason to continue lecturing on their lack of credibility, I would simply like to motivate people to be picky when determining their sources of information.
It's safer to mistakenly write something as false than constantly accepting lies.

Love These!

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Continuing upon my obsession with picnics, I thought to feature these adorable 

to-go pie boxes. They're perfect for the lemon meringue, key lime, or peach pies 

that seem to epitomize these warmer months.

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All items from alamodo