Life is fragile but that fragility is what makes it so precious.
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I am a sociologist and writer from Ireland. I have worked as a social researcher for 30 years and have had a lifelong passion for writing.
My main research interests relate to health care and I love to write both non-fiction and poetry.
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13 thoughts on “Fragility”
Beautiful flower Jean. Fragility is situationally defined. Notice that as fragile as the flower is, the plant is growing from a solid rock face – a serious act of survival and strength. As an example of the fragility /strength combination check out a simple dinner plate. If you turn it at 90 degrees to the table so the edge points towards the floor and strike it on that edge against the table top, it will be very strong and hard to break. If you then turn it back so it is flat as it would be if used, and strike it with the same force on the table , it will be weak and shatter. And so it is with all living things – whenever you find fragility, look again and you will also find strength.
Isn’t it just. Since I know and understand fully life can change in a heartbeat I embrace it more and yet I also risk more in a bid to really live to the full.
Lots and lots , was feeling sorry for myself as we’d had phone call from one of sons , stuff needed sorting and I was miffed because we came away to get away from hassle. Feeling better today …. Sorry 🤗
Beautiful flower Jean. Fragility is situationally defined. Notice that as fragile as the flower is, the plant is growing from a solid rock face – a serious act of survival and strength. As an example of the fragility /strength combination check out a simple dinner plate. If you turn it at 90 degrees to the table so the edge points towards the floor and strike it on that edge against the table top, it will be very strong and hard to break. If you then turn it back so it is flat as it would be if used, and strike it with the same force on the table , it will be weak and shatter. And so it is with all living things – whenever you find fragility, look again and you will also find strength.
Great picture and post Jean.
Fascinating, Paul. I’m looking forward to experimenting with a dinner plate. Think it best to wait until I’m home alone!
Make sure the family is out before you start- Ha!
Even Stan, for this!
Isn’t it just. Since I know and understand fully life can change in a heartbeat I embrace it more and yet I also risk more in a bid to really live to the full.
That’s an interesting perspective on care and risk , Tric. A bit of a tightrope act.
That is beautiful Jean, I am feeling quite fragile at the moment!
Oh I’m sorry to hear that. Are you still in France?
Yes we are, we have over a fortnight still to go!
Try and savour the good moments – no doubt, there are some.
Lots and lots , was feeling sorry for myself as we’d had phone call from one of sons , stuff needed sorting and I was miffed because we came away to get away from hassle. Feeling better today …. Sorry 🤗
No need for apologies here!!
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