25 Words of Work/Life Wisdom
July 20, 2008 by Lillie
Look at me …
Listen to me …
Give to me …
Help me …
How did it become about loving yourself instead of loving your neighbor as yourself?
This was intended to be an entry in Liz Strauss’ 25 Words of Work / Life Wisdom Writing Project but I got tied up on a project and lost track of time. I decided to post it even though it’s late.
Added 7/21: Liz included my late entry. Take a look at a slide show of all the amazing entries in 25 Words of Wisdom.
























Hi Lillie – That is brilliant. And many people in the social networking community would benefit from reading it.
I too didnt get my piece written in time. But I’m in awe of the pieces I’ve read so far. There really is some amazingly talented writers in the blogosphere.
Your post reminded me of a song. I think the lyrics are:
What about me, it isn’t fair
I’ve had enough, now I want my share
Can’t you see, I wanna live
But you just take more than you give,
So, I guess you could add, What about me to the list. although you’d then have more than 25 words, ehh maybe no one will notice.
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What about ’see me’….?
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Due to my interest in various blogs and the interesting blog posts, I have too many ideas but haven’t time to write. Some articles and blogs always make me delighted and happy so yours is one of those.
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Very nice ideas! I had it on my to-do list as well; alas, this one did fall thru.
But it’s very thought-provoking to see what others offer.
Enjoy, Barbara
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What a great idea. I would call it the “Wisdom Distiller”.
Very thoughtful, Lillie. So glad you made the list of contributors to this fun and insightful exercise! Cheers!
The phrase “loving your neighbor as yourself” means that first you need to love yourself. Actually, you can’t love anybody at all if you don’t love yourself first.
Great contribution Lillie! The power of human nature: selfishness! It’s one power I think many of us fight, and many more fail to overcome!
All of the posts have been very insightful, but I have to say that you have had one of the best!! Thanks Lillie.
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Despite the fact that the deadline had passed, your words were wonderful. Just because they don’t meet the time constraints doesn’t make them any less necessary. Thanks for sharing.
I think you said a lot with only 25 words. Really a lot of people do have the ‘me’ attitude and don’t have that neighborly attitude anymore.
I try to treat others how I like to be treated and when someone helps me, I always go out of my way to help them.
Lillie,
Your entries always amaze me. This is so simple, so eloquent, and unfortunately so often true. But we can strive to be better, can’t we? And that’s what this reminds me to try and do!
Thank you! You bless my day, may God bless yours!
Lisa
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This is indeed an insightful entry, Lillie!
Bravo!
Jeanne
I think that you could build “love me” in there somewhere – but i guess that might make it too mushy, eh?
help me?
I don’t consider help me as words of wisdom… ?!?!
Our writing, Our thoughts, Our lifestyle, and our blogs, Everything have been changed. We think in different way. For me, values of my life have been changed. I was not doing the right thing a few years ago but I am on the right track now. That’s why I am here to read comments here.
Great article. Thanks for sharing these article with use. Every time when I open your blog I read something new and interesting for me.
All that we should try in life is use the word ‘we’ instead of ‘I’, and wisdom follows you.
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Sriraj,
Yes, “we” is much more effective than “I.”
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