“We imagine that when we are thrown out of our usual ruts all is lost, but it is only then that what is new and good begins.” Lev Tolstoy
Deviate If you go the same way every day, what could you possibly notice, how would you mark this route in any meaningful way as you slide along familiar rutted paths lined with windowed reflections, not a speck kiltered out from the mundane; perhaps you can love repetition, the sameness, perhaps the eye will awaken the soul when you deviate down one of those spiced side-tracks unknown. Copyright 2021 ©Paul Vincent Cannon All Rights Reserved ®
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That’s the secret skill, to obtain!
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It sure is Datta, and a must!
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Ahh learning to explore..so true!
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Absolutely!
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So much easier and comfortable sometimes to continue in that rut.
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and as one quote put it – at least you know where you are in a rut 🙂 Many thanks Sandy.
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Welcome, Paul.
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This is wise & on point.
❤
David
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Thank you so much for that David.
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I’m about to remove myself from a seven year rut 😄
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Wow, that is amazing.
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And somewhat painful
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But yes – amazing because it is painful, no one does this lightly – awe!
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spiced side-tracks – ah, delicious, and possibly deleterious …
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Yes, possibly so 🙂 Thank you 🙂
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These are some really great thoughts Paul.
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Thank you so much Jim.
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When I get in a rut, I tend to trip over my own feet and fall down.
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Yes, an occupational hazard 🙂
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🙂
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Lovely. I am going to post something exactly opposite later today 😀
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I am intrigued, can’t wait.
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Yes!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you Chuck
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Always a pleasure to read and share your posts with followers, Paul!! Have a great day!
😊👍✨✨🎉
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Brilliant as usual!
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Very kind, thank you so much.
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It is fun to explore new paths. Even on familiar routes, we can be mindful of nuances like the beauty of the sky, wildlife, what we have observed fellow travelers doing. Wonderful poem with a wise message, Paul! ❤
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Yes, there’s always something good to notice, thank you so much Cheryl
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Deviations on even a very small scale, can be part of a healthy balance in life…good as a rest, variety being the spice of life 🤗
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So very you this poem
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