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Koko is cute in this cartoon, but most dogs would be enjoying the ride instead of trying to make other dogs jealous. Humans, on the other hand….
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May 26, 2016
out of the mouths of babes
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Here are two classic examples of using cartoons as medium to drive home some home truths about human beings,
They express it succinctly and powerfully.
I read a quote once (you know how I love quotes!) that was about how comparison is the thief of happiness.
I think a lot of us get caught up in it.
I know I have.
But then I remember that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence
And I stop and count my blessings.
That’s why pets can be such good role models for us.
I love quotes too!
Made me what’s behind those well-known words: the poor ye shall always have with you. …so render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s…
Sounds a bit like a political party’s platform.
Yes, the phrase is good propaganda.
I pretty much stopped being envious when a friend once commented that I was comparing how I feel with how they look like they feel. Knowing how good I am at looking other than how I feel that made sense to me. Maybe they aren’t as happy/successful/motivated as they look?
When I feel something is lacking in my life I ask myself, “What do you want, and how can I give it to you?” It does mean looking deeply at what we want so we’re not stuck. One has to be creative. 🙂
Most of us adults, older and younger, are all caught up in the comparison trap. Sure does take the pleasure out of the moment. I love the way the dogs and kids taught us about this.
Like anything else, staying out the trap takes commitment and practice.