Clouds

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This is a facebook post from a scholar named Eric Richter, a friend of mine. Recently I seen this post and realized it was too good not to share. I got his permission and now gratefully present to you:

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Realtalk Incoming

By: Eric Richter

So it's around 7:30 and I'm walking across campus towards my car, listening to Unraveling from the Shame soundtrack through my headphones. The track is completely beautiful and serene sounding. One of those pieces that make you forget everything but the music and the emotions you're feeling because of it.

As I'm listening, I notice the sky and there are these gigantic clouds settling over the horizon, the tops of which are perfect white, but cascade downward through a perfect sepia gradient, all the way until they blend with the grey sky. You may have seen some people posting pictures of these clouds on Facebook, but I sincerely hope you saw them in person because there is no comparison.

Anyways, I'm walking, staring at those clouds, and listening to that track, thinking about the trees and the clouds and the grass, and eventually everything that holds any relevance in the world was absent from my mind. There was no love, hate, war, peace, ideology, politics, dinner plans, YouTube videos, homework to do, nothing. None of it mattered. It was like I was looking at the world without blinders on. Almost as if I was seeing the future, or the end of time, where all the answers are given to you. It was like I knew the truth of the world.

I realize that sounds like I'm on acid.

But all of that happened simply because I was admiring the natural, artistic beauty of the world, and listening to emotional music. Tomorrow I challenge you to keep an eye out for the natural beauty of the world, and appreciate it for what it truly is.

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The Music Being Listened To:

The Actual Clouds:

Photographer: Andrew Brown

(Another Scholar)

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"Stillness is when time stops. It can be the time it stops just for you. This is an opportunity. Back away and look at what is there. Dont miss it because time may never stop again."

"Looking at the clouds can only work with imagination. Have you no desire to look at the clouds then you will not be able to reflect on it. Have you no reflection then you will not be able to better yourself and it would all be because you didn`t stop. Not even for a moment to look at the clouds."

"Nature is there. If we miss it then it is our fault."

"Nature is here for peace as clouds are here to drift. Wind is here to feel as you are here too."

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(Quotes by Robert Warren)

(Creator of this blog)

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Thinking On Fishy Thoughts

The Fish And The Dog,

A Special On This Blog

The Fish And The Dog

Dark blockade emitting a flash of light,

Creeping around to seek out the sight,

The sight`s light gets brighter as the rays do gleam,

The light is nothing like it did seem,

An amber burst of sunburnt ray,

Is burning the heat of another day,

Candles do gleam as the light may last,

Upon the reflection of the past,

Waters reflect light as they do swoosh,

Upon the water is prancing pooch,

The cold water flicks up as the pooch jumps,

Over the underwater rocks and bumps,

The pooch soaks in the waters drizzle,

Getting the rays of the sun`s sizzle,

The pooch looks fish in the eye, 

The dog is smiling upon a sigh,

The dog`s bark`s are not weak,

Once the dog starts to speak:

"Fish, fish, come here

I will stomp and you will fear

Fish, fish, if you swim away

You will regret a wasted day

Fish, fish, lets have some fun,

Ready? Go. Now run"

The fish swam under the sea,

The fish: The dog is after me!,

The dog: Fish come this way,

The fish: No not today,

The fish swam and the dog did run,

For the dog this was fun,

The fish just wanted to swim away,

and hide just for one day,

Who are you the fish or the dog?

Think it while you do days clog,

Think of this poem in a new way,

and how the light affects the day.

(Poem by Robert Warren)

(Creator of this blog)

"What is today but yesterday's future?" 

"You can only work on tomorrow with a today."

"Thinking a thought is a skill, acting on a thought is a talent."

"You can make the day anything. You can make it good or bad. You can make the day an 18th or 19th century masterpiece. You could make it a 21st century modernization. You can make the day realistic or make it a fantasy. You are in control. The day gives the circumstances. You give the actions. You are in charge so make this day yours."

"When you are tired of the night; bring back the day."

"A fish is a swimmer that sometimes goes to the bottom of the sea. A fish is flowing around the world taking it at a slower pace. Some fish travel in packs. Fish are curious and observant. Fish hide. Fish get tricked and some get hooked. Being pulled up by the world around it. Fish are risk takers, are you?"    

 "A dog sees the day as an opportunity. A dog brings the energy and joy that many need. A dog can walk anywhere and bring happiness. Many humans struggle with this. It's because we let logic ruin ours and others imaginations. Never kill your imagination by sticking to logic."

(Quotes by Robert Warren)

(Creator of this blog)

   

Cheer!!!!

Cheer Leaders Vs. Cheer Followers

Cheer!!! Cheer!!!

Cheer here!

Cheer here!

Never fear,

with cheer here!

Need a dose? Take some more,

This is what we are living for,

Cheer here!

Cheer here!

Never fear,

with cheer here!

Joy to the land and home of the free,

Able to discover who we can be.

Cheer here!

Cheer here!

Never fear,

with cheer here!

Joyful in jubilee, 

Shouting bubblie,

Cheer here!

Cheer here!

Never fear,

with cheer here!

Bring the light to the dark,

Wait until there is a spark,

Cheer here!

Cheer here!

Never fear,

with cheer here!

Cherrio and smile to see,

this is who we were made to be!

(Poem by Robert Warren)

(Creator of this Blog)

"The frowns, anguish and deceitfulness of life takes people down a course of obstacles but it takes that course to win the race. It takes that person to realize its not their shoes going slow, it is them. The slowest person has two options: 1) Focus on the negativity which is the slowness... Or... 2) Realize it then change for the better. If you want to change, then make a difference. You can't do things the same or things get boring and dull. You have to decide that you will put in the effort, then you will get it, cheer. The audience will have been cheering you on, because when you thought your shoes were making you slow, they were the ones speeding you up as they pick you up along the way. The audience is cheering for you and hollering for you to find joy. That audience is your friends, family, colleagues, staff, workers, educators, mentors, or by any other means, people associated with you in a positive way. These people will cheer you on but it is up to you to  run."    

(Quote by Robert Warren)

(Creator of this Blog)

"Cheer! What for? Happiness."

(Quote by Robert Warren)

"We can all bring each other up or we can all bring each other down. Either way though, we are all in this together. You can be the bringer or the taker. You can be taking happiness or giving it. You can absorb energy or produce it. The choice is up to you."

(Quote by Robert Warren)

(Creator of this Blog)

"Cheer-I-owe: Just say that and think about it."

(Quote by Robert Warren)

"Cheer here!

Cheer here!

Never fear,

with cheer is here!"

(Robert Warren)

(Creator of this Blog)

"Cheer off with your way and cheer on with your life."

(Quote by Robert Warren)