Enough
A commentary34 total reviews
Comment from Cecilia A Heiskary
Jesse,
This is a great commentary. I think social media has made people want more than they possibly need. So to speak, "Keeping up with the Jones" some people live vicariously through others. Sad state of affairs.
Well done
Cecilia
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2024
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Jesse,
This is a great commentary. I think social media has made people want more than they possibly need. So to speak, "Keeping up with the Jones" some people live vicariously through others. Sad state of affairs.
Well done
Cecilia
Comment Written 27-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2024
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This is a very good point about social media but greediness has been around all time before the internet came along. "Keeping up with the Joneses" is a phrase we have used since I was a little kid. Yet it still suits the sad state of affairs today.
Thank you for your encouragement.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jesse
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Jesse,
You're welcome. Yes greediness has been around a long time. I remember the saying from childhood as well.
Happy Thanksgiving
Cecilia
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I hope you find time to relax and enjoy the holiday spirit.
Giving to others and being grateful for what we have.
Jesse
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Jesse,
Thank you. I will enjoy the day with family.
Cecilia
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Send my good wishes to you and your family.
Jesse
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Jesse,
Thank you and you do the same.
Cecilia
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I will.
Comment from Bill Schott
This commentary, Enough, allows the readers to take a moment and realize that we can dream big and we can just survive. Whatever we decide (probably something in the middle) will be what makes us happy to have been here.
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2024
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This commentary, Enough, allows the readers to take a moment and realize that we can dream big and we can just survive. Whatever we decide (probably something in the middle) will be what makes us happy to have been here.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2024
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What a kind thing to say, Bill. If I can make the reader happy to have read my post then I am doing a good job.
Encouraging people to think and ponder is what I am about.
I appreciate your honesty and integrity.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Comment from Douglas Goff
You landed a solid ending!
You know, they made us read Animal Farm in school.
Yes, I liked this :
I am enough. I have enough. My accomplishments, after I've achieved them, will be enough.
How's your recovery going? I can see that your
Mind is as strong as ever!
D
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2024
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You landed a solid ending!
You know, they made us read Animal Farm in school.
Yes, I liked this :
I am enough. I have enough. My accomplishments, after I've achieved them, will be enough.
How's your recovery going? I can see that your
Mind is as strong as ever!
D
Comment Written 26-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2024
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Yes, Douglas, my mind is as strong as ever. My surgery will be happening in February of next year on the 27th. A highly recommended surgeon will be replacing my right knee.
I do exercises every day.
I'm glad you think I landed it with my last line. That makes me feel good coming from you.
Have a happy Thanksgiving.
Jesse
Comment from LJbutterfly
In some cultures, people learn to love and appreciate the things they have. They learn that they have the things they are supposed to have.
In our culture, everything we have requires something more. If you have a house, it requires furniture, which requires upkeep and possibly replacement. We're never finished wanting. We want to write better. Then we want lots of people to read our writing. Next, we want to be published.
Your post is thought provoking. In the end, as you say, each one of us is enough.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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In some cultures, people learn to love and appreciate the things they have. They learn that they have the things they are supposed to have.
In our culture, everything we have requires something more. If you have a house, it requires furniture, which requires upkeep and possibly replacement. We're never finished wanting. We want to write better. Then we want lots of people to read our writing. Next, we want to be published.
Your post is thought provoking. In the end, as you say, each one of us is enough.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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Thank you for sharing about other cultures. Sharing is what it is about. I like how you put the line, in the end, each one of us is enough.
Enjoy the day.
Jesse
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
You have it so right, Jesse. But we are all human and just want that tiny bit more. I can't honestly think of anything I really need. I'm fed, I have a roof over my head, I am able bodied, and even though it's freezing outside, I am warm indoors. What more does anyone need?
I think there is a difference between wanting and needing. If we look around we will see people who do need more, those who have hardly anything. It would be nice if people had more that they need, would want to give some of it to those in need. Well done! I hope this makes many people take stock of what they have. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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You have it so right, Jesse. But we are all human and just want that tiny bit more. I can't honestly think of anything I really need. I'm fed, I have a roof over my head, I am able bodied, and even though it's freezing outside, I am warm indoors. What more does anyone need?
I think there is a difference between wanting and needing. If we look around we will see people who do need more, those who have hardly anything. It would be nice if people had more that they need, would want to give some of it to those in need. Well done! I hope this makes many people take stock of what they have. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 26-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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You make excellent points, Sandra. Thanks for your kind words.
I hope people take stock of what they have and ask themselves is it enough?
Jesse
Comment from Ric Myworld
Riches aren't what's collected, I've learned. This life on earth is simply in preparation for the next life. We are collecting bricks to build our mansion, even if we live in an outhouse. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2024
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Riches aren't what's collected, I've learned. This life on earth is simply in preparation for the next life. We are collecting bricks to build our mansion, even if we live in an outhouse. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2024
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Ric.
Enjoy your holiday season.
Jesse
Comment from Tim Margetts
OK
Enough of this enoughness, I want more... Isn't that the American dream
Fortunately as a Brit I am not infected with this mind set and I can appreciate your words for what they are.
It is better to make the best of what one has than to ignore those blessings to try and take more and fail.
Of course I want more, do I need it. Probably not.
Am I happy with what I have, yes, pretty much.
But always remember.
Four legs good, Two legs better :)
Tim
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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OK
Enough of this enoughness, I want more... Isn't that the American dream
Fortunately as a Brit I am not infected with this mind set and I can appreciate your words for what they are.
It is better to make the best of what one has than to ignore those blessings to try and take more and fail.
Of course I want more, do I need it. Probably not.
Am I happy with what I have, yes, pretty much.
But always remember.
Four legs good, Two legs better :)
Tim
Comment Written 26-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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I'm glad you are happy with what you have. Some have less, and some have more. It would be nice if those who have more offered some to those who have less.
Enjoy the day.
Jesse
Comment from kahpot
Exactly, we must know and realize when enough is enough, I read here that you "Jesse" are happy and quite content with what is happening in your life at this time, (I hope this is true) and that you are mending and coping well, an excellent read, very well written, stay well and stay safe****kahpot
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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Exactly, we must know and realize when enough is enough, I read here that you "Jesse" are happy and quite content with what is happening in your life at this time, (I hope this is true) and that you are mending and coping well, an excellent read, very well written, stay well and stay safe****kahpot
Comment Written 25-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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Yes, I am content and happy with my life. I haven't had the surgery yet but I am preparing for it diligently. Thanks for your kind words about my writing skills. This means a lot to me.
Take care, my friend.
Jesse
Comment from Zach Gallows
This is very heartfelt. Such simple words that more people need to hear. People need to look deep and find the strength to be enough in their darkest hours.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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This is very heartfelt. Such simple words that more people need to hear. People need to look deep and find the strength to be enough in their darkest hours.
Comment Written 25-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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I agree. We need to look deep inside of us and see that we are enough just as we are.
Jesse
Comment from DonandVicki
God always gives us just enough, to want more and more is a human ego problem. The love of money, to get more than your neighbor, to step on others to get ahead...On and on. Good write Jesse.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2024
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God always gives us just enough, to want more and more is a human ego problem. The love of money, to get more than your neighbor, to step on others to get ahead...On and on. Good write Jesse.
Comment Written 25-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2024
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Enjoy the holiday season.
Jesse