[inspired by the Sunday Scribblings prompt "Powerful"]
When Sunday Scribblings asked us to think of "powerful" I ended up with a list:
1 - Teresa Trull's lungs
I want them -- well, I want a pair just like them. The first time I heard her in concert, I was blown away. She can hit a note and keep it spinning through the room forever. Awesome.
2 - Hurricane Bob in 1991, from a ring-side seat in Maine
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Bob
We rode out the storm in a sea-side cabin. The storm's wind and rain and waves and surf were all huge. This was far from a Katrina, but it was the most powerful hurricane I've experienced directly.
3 - The urge to eat something soon after I wake up.
When I ignore this powerful urge it makes me very, very grouchy. Just ask my wife.
4 - Libraries
The library helped me travel the world from my small corner - for free. Once I devoured large sections of our town's library, I learned about the inter-library loan system and the universe was mine.
5 - "Thank you."
Saying "thank you" to someone is more powerful than you know. Sadly, forgetting to say it is also powerful.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
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9 comments:
What a different way of thinking. Power indeed. I relate to that library thing.
Another good post.......
Hi, Gautami. I wanted to illustrate some positive and sometimes hidden powers.
Hello, Jo. Thanks.
Indeed, power comes in many forms! Love this list and thoughtful post!
Hi, tumblewords. Thanks.
I agree. Saying thank you brings all the world into a good focus.
And, I wake up jonesin for coffee and oatmeal. Every day.
Welcome back, Maria. I'm not picky about what I eat in the morning - just so long as I get something!
And thank you for visiting - really.
I also agree on the thank you thing. Can't agree on the food thing though - my overwhelming urge is to go back to sleep!
Welcome, VLD. I have days like that too, in which case the food works as a bribe.
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