Wednesday, August 22, 2007

What I am is what I am

I'm not aware of too many things,
but I know what I know if you know what I mean.
Philosophy is the talk on a cereal box.
Religion is the smile on a dog.
I'm not aware of too many things,
but I know what I know if you know what I mean.
Chuck me in the shallow water before I get too deep.
What I am is what I am.
Are you what you are - or what?

lyrics Edie Brickell

What I am is a good person who tries to do the right thing.
What I have is compassion and love for others whether they are beautiful or not.
What I know is that I've gained inner strength through this program.
What I'm aware of is a happiness that has eluded me for years.
What I am is not who I was before.

What I am not is perfect.
What I don't have is the ability to make these changes by myself.
What I don't know is how it all works but it does.
What I can't do is change others, only myself.
What I am not is the same person I was before.

It's true that there is a new freedom and a new happiness that comes when I am willing and have humility. I feel contented right now. It's a good feeling.

14 comments:

  1. I've been looking at your blog for a while, it's quite interesting and the photos are marvellous. i'm from Argentina, i just want you to know that i've been reading your thoughts. Thank you.

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  2. What I am is what I am, no less, no more. What a beautiful post. I love your blogs...they are so heartfelt. You have a way of connecting with your words. For that, thank you.

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  3. God it's been forever since i've thought of that song...Never really paid attention to the lyrics to much before. What i am is just plain and simple "ME" no more delusions of grandeure (i'm that's mispelled)
    PS i finally got a new digital cam, ur pix got me motivated so expect to see some of sweet Georgia soon!!

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  4. and your blog translate so much of your hard work at feeling good Syd..I love the way you share a boat story one day then this..
    Keep on truck'in :)
    and keep sharing.

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  5. very nice.. I like who you are...

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  6. Sid, may I make a link from my site to your site? Love your pictures and what you have to say.

    MsB

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  7. Glad to hear. Nice post. yeah. this stuff really works, doesn't it?

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  8. I always feel a bit like a teenager at heart because I so relate to musical lyrics and how they relate to me, my life and my moods. I love the way you did this, you a re a beautiful soul indeed. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. good post syd. always glad I come by.

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  10. Wonderful post, what I am is what I am if you know what I mean........

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  11. Glad to hear you are getting to know yourself :)

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  12. hey! been popping in for a while, thought it's time to say hallo! great blog!

    and this post is beautiful!

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  13. Syd,
    Great post. A lot of people feel that way. To be content is great...feeling comfortable in one's skin.
    Have a great week.

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