Philosophical View

[simongt]

When one gets to a certain age in my case, early 70s, although this may have been triggered by a recent visit to a hotel I began my 'career' in, I've pondered the instinctive / hardwired habits & behaviours that have become part of my lifestyle from my past.
Think of all the folk who have played a part in this forming of your 'habits' for better or worse ( ).
Parents, siblings, relatives, friends, teachers, instructors, lecturers, supervisors, managers, or just older folk who've simply guided you with a suggestion or a friendly word.
On this, it's quite a realisation to recognise and appreciate all those things that are actually now part of you.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

It's amazing how reflective we become in older age.

And, yes, we do change & grow in response to the behaviours of others.

Whilst I do not believe in Life 2.0, I do feel that this is one way that those who are no longer with us 'live on'.

 

[simongt]

I do feel that this is one way that those who are no longer with us 'live on'.

Indeed and that's a very interesting way of putting it which I hadn't thought of.
Pretty much everyone who's in the 'list' is, in my case on the other side of the Bridge.

 

[Tenkaykev]

I'm an avid reader of many genres and one story that resonated had the plot lines of people who have died being tethered to this world while they still lived in people's memories.

 

[Asa Post]

So long lives this, and this gives life to thee...
as some bloke from the West Midlands once wrote

 

[Moodyman]

As well as copying others who’ve set good examples, many of our behaviours/internal processes are shaped by those we find abhorrent.

For example, that colleague who moans and derides everyone behind their back, could be a reference point for not behaving like them, I.e. doing the opposite of what they do.

 

[gbb]

Sometimes a passing comment of someone you respect has a bigger impact than you realised at that time.
My dad said once, many years ago...doesn't matter what you do, make sure you do it the best you can, whether it's washing the dishes or the most complicated task.

It's something I've always tried to do since.

Setting a good example. It's something I always did anyway but now we have two grandaughters living with us, I'm constantly trying to guide them, nurture them...as you should anyway. The medieval coin we found recently, made sure grandaughter understood why it should go to either the cathedral or the museum, it's the right thing to do.

I find my dads influence in me, hopefully my kids and grandkids will find my influence in them long after I've gone.

 

[All uphill]

I've been fortunate to have some very good role models to help me be (I hope) a decent respectful man.

My Dad, the gentlest man, who had integrity, and showed me how to live and how to treat others.

A boss who taught me to care less about the opinions of others.

Ms AU who has shown me how to be vulnerable.

Edit: Most of all our daughters who showed us that profound disability makes a person no less than the most intelligent or mightiest.

 

[Pblakeney]

I received my best piece of advice aged 20 from my best mate's gran and I'm going to pass it on.

Life is shorter than you think. In 20 years time you'll wonder where the time is going and what the heck happened to the past 20 years. And it will only get faster. So take every opportunity that comes your way. Put nothing off, do it now.

I'm glad that I heeded that advice as it changed my entire outlook on life and my life has been infinitely better as a result.

 

[stephec]

So long lives this, and this gives life to thee...
as some bloke from the West Midlands once wrote

Jasper Carrot?

 

[Asa Post]

Jasper Carrot?

I was thinking of Lenny Henry

 

[stephec]

I was thinking of Lenny Henry

That was my second choice. 😂

 

[Jameshow]

A great man I knew lost his daughter in a car accident and was moved to say to the police officer on the door step....

"The Lord gave and the lord takes away blessed be the name of the Lord"
Book of Job

You may or may not believe it that's your personal view but it carried him though and does me....

I often wish I could talk to him now in my troubles, he went to be with his daughter in 2018

 

[Drago]

I was thinking of Lenny Henry

You are Dawn French AICMFP!