It doesn’t take me long to sort through puzzle pieces – I either find good fits, or I don’t and then I turn to something else. But today, I’m thinking maybe I found some good pieces. Figuratively speaking.
Much of this is about the value of work (not only the wage-earning type) and about whether, at the end of the day, you know you have delivered something of worth.
But beyond this, it's also about how differently people approach value. And that it shouldn’t much matter how others judge value, so long as you can understand what holds value for you. (For a very random example, I see value in a politician’s work ethic and political and personal accomplishments. As opposed to, say, a convincing speech. And I’m okay with that. But that may be just me.)
All this thinking, coupled with a substantial work load (of the wage-earning type) left little time for much else. But I did take a photo. And it reminds me in some small way of a painter. And her paintings remind me of “my own demographic.” Which in turn reminds of me of how sad it is that important work (for a random example – ascribed to one gender, or in the alternative, most often performed by one gender) is so often undervalued by others (for example – by members of a different gender – the one with the louder voice).
So enjoy the colors of the tulip. Think spring. In the alternative, just think. (Maybe about value?)
Just my opinion, but if the work of one gender is undervalued by another, then does that say something about the worker? Does one whip up a fantastic gourmet meal without explaining how it was done and without sounding like a compliment-hunter? Is a previously stubborn faucet suddenly flowing freely, by magic? Or, has there been enough time doing without that one side suddenly values the time doing with? I don't believe it is a loud voice-soft voice overbalance. I believe Things Take Time, and one of those things is realizing value, and one of the problems with that is waiting too long for the lightbulb to go on.
ReplyDeleteIt doesn’t take me long to sort through puzzle pieces – I either find good fits, or I don’t and then I turn to something else.
ReplyDeleteProblem is, without any "stick-to-it-tiveness", the puzzle will never get done. Better to choose more wisely what it is you wish to accomplish, and then set solely to those things?
"What do you Care What Other People Think" by Feynman is a wonderful book, because it demonstrates the worth of a life lived that way. Meaning, it matters not how others value the underappreciated societal tasks (such as caring for the elderly, eating slow and healthy, travelling locally, etc)
If you're doing it for you, and not for show or outward rewards, then of course those things tend to keep their value over the long run. Even if those with poorer eyesight choose not to recognize it.
ps. You know who popped into my mind the other day? No kidding? Ollie. I remember the role he used to play in your early blog, which is somewhat similar to the OTC's role now, I realized...
They say dogs are like people in some ways: they like familiarity, stability and reassurance of presence. Sometimes however slow a lifestyle, I think that's the best thing some of us can give our kids. Particularly if those values may have been missing in some of our own's. (or maybe I'm just getting old. ;0)
I like her, too.
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