The Word BUT is a hairpin turn on the mountain of life, as you’ll see in my response to Shweta’s 6-word prompt. The word we’ve been given this Saturday is LOVE.
This response could inspire many musings:
That Dreadful “But…”
My streams of thought meet here
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Oops now that’s a reply anyone would dread. Great take on the prompt, Christine. Thanks for joining in 😊
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I don’t know if you’d call this an inspired response or not, but thank you. 🙂
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Well, you did use the prompt word and it is a six word story. So you’re off the hook 😉
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I told many clients that if you “but” everything, you’re erasing everything that came before the “but.”
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Yeah, it’s a 180-degree turn.. Like, “I’m sorry I hurt you, but…” (you asked for/deserved it.)
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Isn’t it strange how such an insignificant little word can ruin the moment, and put pay to the future?
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Exactly. And as Linda said, it often erases all accountability and promise for change.
Mind you, think of folks who married, envisioning years of bliss ahead, but later wished their now-spouse had said “I’d like to, but…won’t.” 🙂
Thanks for your comment.
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That’s me, twice!
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My sympathies extended. No fun, that.
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What a life changing “but”.
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True. For better or for worse remains to be discovered. Which reminds me of a story,…
Thanks for your thought,
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I’m not a fan of “Dr. Pill” (Phil) but I will never forget when he said: The moment you use the word “but”, you are saying disregard every word that preceded it. I have to say, since that time, I do try to avoid it unless…
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And that’s true. However… 🙂
Thanks for your comment.
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Buahahaha! Add that “however” to the “but”!!
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Oh, sure. Take away my precious HOWEVER. Nevertheless, I shall still find ways to disagree. 😉
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Laughing!!
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