Love is patient, love is kind. It does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails
To error is human, to forgive divine.
Two quotes I think more people should live by.
To error is human, to forgive divine. GOD
GOD
Alexander Pope said that. Which if you know about Pope, is comical.
Well excuuuuuse me, I thought it was from the Bible lol Doesn't matter who said it, still a great quote
To err is humor.
To air is human. To moo, bovine.
I'm not changing how I say it, I'll die on this hill. Lol
SÓL
Sól (Old Norse: [ˈsoːl], "Sun")or Sunna (Old High German, and existing as an Old Norse and Icelandic synonym: see Wiktionary sunna, "Sun") is the Sun personified in Germanic mythology. One of the two Old High German Merseburg Incantations, written in the 9th or 10th century CE, attests that Sunna is the sister of Sinthgunt.
In Norse mythology, Sól is attested in the Poetic Edda, compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the Prose Edda, written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson.
In both the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda she is described as the sister of the personified moon, Máni, is the daughter of Mundilfari, is at times referred to as Álfröðull, and is foretold to be killed by a monstrous wolf during the events of Ragnarök, though beforehand she will have given birth to a daughter who continues her mother's course through the heavens. In the Prose Edda, she is additionally described as the wife of Glenr.
As a proper noun, Sól appears throughout Old Norse literature. Scholars have produced theories about the development of the goddess from potential Nordic Bronze Age and Proto-Indo-European roots.
The “Burnt Toast Theory” is a metaphorical concept often used in self-help and motivational circles. It’s based on the simple premise of a person consistently settling for burnt toast, which symbolizes accepting less than what one deserves or desires in various aspects of life. This theory serves as a powerful allegory for self-sacrifice, self-worth, and personal boundaries.
While the exact origin of the Burnt Toast Theory is unclear, it has been popularized through various self-help books and motivational speeches. The core idea is that just as someone might eat burnt toast rather than waste food or inconvenience others by making more, people often accept less than they deserve in life. This could manifest in staying in unfulfilling jobs, accepting poor treatment in relationships, or neglecting personal needs and desires.
The burnt toast becomes a symbol for anything subpar that is accepted out of habit, a sense of obligation, or a lack of self-worth. The theory highlights the importance of recognizing one’s value and not settling for anything that is less than what one is capable of achieving or deserves.
From a psychological standpoint, the Burnt Toast Theory can be linked to concepts like self-esteem, boundary setting, and assertiveness. People with lower self-esteem might find it more challenging to assert their needs and are more likely to settle for ‘burnt toast’. This can lead to a cycle of dissatisfaction and further erosion of self-worth. Setting healthy boundaries is crucial in breaking this cycle. Boundaries allow individuals to define what is acceptable and what is not, helping them avoid situations where they might end up with ‘burnt toast’.
So, applying the Burnt Toast Theory in personal growth is not just a concept but a transformative journey that involves introspection, resilience, and action. Here’s an expanded view of how one can integrate this theory into personal growth:
Engaging in self-reflection is the foundational step in applying the Burnt Toast Theory to personal growth. This process involves a deep and honest assessment of one’s life, identifying areas where compromises have become the norm. It could be enduring a job that drains your spirit, staying in relationships that don’t foster growth, or shelving personal ambitions for the sake of others. Self-reflection requires courage; it’s about facing the uncomfortable truths and acknowledging where and why you’ve been accepting less than what you deserve. This step is crucial as it sets the stage for transformative change.
Realizing one’s worth is pivotal in the journey of personal growth. Often, accepting ‘burnt toast’ stems from a lack of self-esteem or a belief that one doesn’t deserve better. Building self-esteem is a gradual process that involves affirming one’s strengths and contributions. It might involve therapeutic practices where one learns to dismantle long-held negative beliefs and replace them with positive, empowering thoughts. Surrounding oneself with people who recognize and affirm your worth can significantly bolster this process. Understanding your worth is the shield that protects you against settling for less in life.
Recognizing and setting healthy boundaries is a critical step in not accepting the metaphorical burnt toast. It’s about knowing where you draw the line and what you consider acceptable and respectful. Setting boundaries is an assertion of your worth and a declaration that you respect yourself. It involves communicating your standards to others and standing firm on them, even if it means facing resistance or making tough decisions. This step is fundamental in nurturing self-respect and ensuring that your relationships and professional engagements align with your self-worth and life goals.
Being assertive is the skill of expressing your thoughts, needs, and desires confidently and respectfully. It’s about having your voice heard and your needs met. Developing assertiveness is essential in implementing the Burnt Toast Theory into your life. It involves learning to say ‘no’ without guilt, expressing your thoughts without fear, and negotiating for your needs. Assertiveness doesn’t mean being aggressive or domineering; rather, it’s about being honest and direct while maintaining respect for yourself and others. Practicing assertiveness in everyday situations builds the muscle to confront bigger challenges where you might otherwise settle for less.
The final and most decisive step in applying the Burnt Toast Theory to personal growth is making tangible changes. This step is about translating self-awareness, worth, boundaries, and assertiveness into action. It’s about making the tough decisions to change the course of your life. This could involve seeking a new job that aligns with your passions and skills, addressing and resolving toxic patterns in relationships, or taking concrete steps towards personal goals that were previously sidelined. Making changes requires courage and resilience, as it often involves stepping out of comfort zones and facing the unknown. However, it’s a critical step in moving from accepting burnt toast to enjoying a life that is fulfilling and aligned with your worth and aspirations.
In essence, the Burnt Toast Theory embodies a transformative journey from passive acceptance to active pursuit, guiding individuals towards a life of greater respect, fulfillment, and alignment with their true potential. It stands as a poignant metaphor for recognizing and asserting self-worth, urging us not to settle for less than we deserve. Yet, its application requires a balanced approach, acknowledging individual circumstances and life’s inherent complexities.
By harmonizing the quest for improvement with an appreciation of the present and a keen awareness of both personal and external limitations, the Burnt Toast Theory can indeed be a powerful instrument for meaningful personal development and growth.
Let me stay in this peaceful place, Where there's never a worry nor care, Time is of no consequence here. Given the choice I'd always be there, The place where I can work hard, or not, The pace is solely determined by me, Time to count all the good things l've got, The attraction here is for all to see, When days are hard and I want some space, Let me stay in this peaceful place.
Paul Fowler
Ernest Hemingway’s 7 Tips for Writing:
1: To get started, write one true sentence.
“Sometimes when I was starting a new story and I could not get it going, I would sit in front of the fire and squeeze the peel of the little oranges into the edge of the flame and watch the sputter of blue that they made. I would stand and look out over the roofs of Paris and think, ‘Do not worry. You have always written before and you will write now.’”
2: Always stop for the day while you still know what will happen next.
“The best way is always to stop when you are going good and when you know what will happen next. If you do that every day when you are writing a novel you will never be stuck.”
3: Never think about the story when you’re not working.
“I had learned already never to empty the well of my writing, but always to stop when there was still something there in the deep part of the well, and let it refill at night from the springs that fed it.”
4: When it’s time to work again, always start by reading what you’ve written so far.
“When it gets so long that you can’t do this every day read back two or three chapters each day; then each week read it all from the start.”
5: Don’t describe an emotion—make it.
“In writing for a newspaper you told what happened and, with one trick and another, you communicated the emotion aided by the element of timeliness which gives a certain emotion to any account of something that has happened on that day; but the real thing, the sequence of motion and fact which made the emotion and which would be as valid in a year or in ten years or, with luck and if you stated it purely enough, always, was beyond me...”
6: Use a pencil.
“If you write with a pencil you get three different sights at it to see if the reader is getting what you want him to. First when you read it over; then when it is typed you get another chance to improve it, and again in the proof.”
7: Be Brief.
“It wasn’t by accident that the Gettysburg address was so short. The laws of prose writing are as immutable as those of flight, of mathematics, of physics.”
I find Elmore Leonard’s 10 rules more pragmatic:
Never open a book with weather.
Avoid prologues.
Never use a verb other than "said" to carry dialogue.
Never use an adverb to modify the verb "said"…he admonished gravely.
Keep your exclamation points under control. You are allowed no more than two or three per 100,000 words of prose.
Never use the words "suddenly" or "all hell broke loose."
Use regional dialect, patois, sparingly.
Avoid detailed descriptions of characters.
Don't go into great detail describing places and things.
Try to leave out the part that readers tend to skip.
My most important rule is one that sums up the 10.
If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it.
“Having many cats is good. If you feel bad, you look at the cats and you feel better, because they know that everything is just the way it is. You don't have to be nervous about anything. And they know it.
They are saviors. The more cats you have, the longer you will live. If you have a hundred cats, you will live ten times longer than if you have ten.One day, this will be known and people will have thousands of cats."
-Charles Bukowski-