"To industry, nothing is impossible."
Latin Proverb
I find myself tempted to scream, "Oh
my God, my mother has risen from
the grave!"
Growing up, the word, industry, may
have been one of her faves if not the
absolute fave! And, in all fairness,
she was one of the most industrious
people I would ever encounter in my
entire lifetime; a mentor to emulate!
I've come to recognize that for her,
any moment wasted on the idle,
was slothfulness to her. I bet you
never guessed that slothfulness is
a four-letter word!
Here I am, nigh onto a 100 years
old, and I can still see her looking
over my shoulder admonishing me,
get busy or laziness will conquer.
Near the end of my own days, I
suppose I've formed some of my
own ideas. I do believe that industry
is of supreme importance. I also get
that times of relaxation, moments
of pondering, are also of great
value!
Interestingly enough, I don't think
for a moment that mom was trying
to rob me of such. It's just that she
valued achievement and believed
this would not only serve me well,
but also keep me out of trouble.
Sooooo, industry it is, my lads and
lasses . . . get on with whatever is
important to you and all will be well.
am busy busy
heaven by another name
it has to matter
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