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Tag Archives: Humor
One afflicted by self-doubt
“I have the feeling I’m in a preparation phase. But I’ve been in that phase for years – too long. And preparing for what? What is the solution, Swami?”“You have to end this phase.”“But –““And that’s the end of this … Continue reading
Posted in Blabla, Dadaism, Despair, flash fiction, Humor, Life, Philosophy, Satire, Words
Tagged absurd, coaching, deadpan, guru, Humor, nonsense, preparation, self-doubt, Swami Vaporananda, teachings
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A variation of Murphy’s law
Anything that can get snagged will get snagged. – Niebla (© 2018) Based on empiric research.
Posted in Blabla, Humor, Life, Philosophy, Words
Tagged anything that can go wrong, empiric, empiric research, getting snagged, Humor, Murphy's law, pessimism, proverb, snag, wisdom, wry humor
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Far Eastern Teachings II
“I am extremely depressed these days,” the disciple said. “My girlfriend is now my former best friend’s girlfriend, and she took the cat with her as well. I have a degree in Social Sciences and a job frying hamburgers that … Continue reading
Posted in Blabla, Despair, Humor, Karma, Language, Life, Literature, Philosophy, Words, World
Tagged depression, destiny, eastern wisdom, glass half empty, glass half full, Humor, opportunity, Swami Vaporananda, wisdom
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Fate can be turned around
Romeo arrived on time So did Giulia Lives were saved & They lived happily Ever after & The relatives were told To go to hell – Niebla (© 2016) Author’s note I’ve always preferred comedy to tragedy, including Shakespeare. So … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Imagination, Life, Literature, Love
Tagged comedy, fate, Humor, relatives, Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare, tragedy
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The my little daughter said haiku
“Put it in five gears,” she used to say to make me go faster and pass. – Niebla (© 2014)
A philosophical elephant
Maybe, if I weren’t an elephant caught in a china shop, I could afford to be cautious, but asking that of me as things are just is not human. – Giancarlo Scardanelli Written using the words cautious, human and maybe … Continue reading