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The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively
- One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.
- Who are you to judge the life I live? I know Im not perfect -and I dont live to be- but before you start pointing fingers
make sure you hands are clean!
- The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just got to find the ones worth suffering for.
- Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet.
- Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that youve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you cant wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid its like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didnt exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long days work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, theres no need for continuous conversation, but you find youre quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that theres a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure thats so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.
- Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery. None but ourselves can free our minds.
- You may not be her first, her last, or her only. She loved before she may love again. But if she loves you now, what else matters? Shes not perfect you arent either, and the two of you may never be perfect together but if she can make you laugh, cause you to think twice, and admit to being human and making mistakes, hold onto her and give her the most you can. She may not be thinking about you every second of the day, but she will give you a part of her that she knows you can break her heart. So dont hurt her, dont change her, dont analyze and dont expect more than she can give. Smile when she makes you happy, let her know when she makes you mad, and miss her when shes not there.
- Dont Gain The World & Lose Your Soul, Wisdom Is Better Than Silver Or Gold.
- Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, dont complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Dont bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live!
socialist_n_TN
(11,481 posts)Along with Lennon.
Ichingcarpenter
(36,988 posts)There are three sections in the song:
In the first one, John Lennon describes God as "a concept by which we measure our pain".
In the second, Lennon lists many idols that he does not believe in, ending by stating that he just believes in himself (individuality) and Yoko (love). The idols he lists are: magic, I Ching, Bible, tarot, Hitler, Jesus, Kennedy (which he also sang as "Kennedys", referring to both John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy), Buddha, mantra, Gita, yoga, kings, Elvis, Zimmerman (Bob Dylan) and Beatles.
The final section describes Lennon's change since the break-up of The Beatles. He states that he is no longer the "Dreamweaver" or "The Walrus", but just "John". The final line of the song, "The dream is over" represents Lennon's stance that the myth "the Beatles were God" had come to an end. "If there is a God," Lennon explained, "we're all it."
I avoid heroes and hero worship these days be it
Sport heroes, politicians, media or military drone pilots... LOL
The human condition is humbling Marley and Lennon knew that.