tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post4134619526369679017..comments2024-02-08T17:40:24.760+13:00Comments on Someday Somewhere: Do Or Do Not ... #atozchallenge letter DSuzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05337531041006701719noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-13828099440866071532017-04-10T23:08:35.177+12:002017-04-10T23:08:35.177+12:00Yoda was so very wise. At first even I thought try...Yoda was so very wise. At first even I thought trying was a good thing, but yes, your examples make a lot of sense. There was something that Tina Fey said once, would you want your surgeon to look all doubtful about your surgery or would you want her to be assertive and confident? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17697257932538891256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-10268035502327409612017-04-07T19:45:59.597+12:002017-04-07T19:45:59.597+12:00So true. When we use the word, try, we unconscious...So true. When we use the word, try, we unconsciously allow that element of possible failure to have space in our thinking.<br />I will think like this, do or do not.Cynthia Rodrigues Manchekarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582482381203565646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-46663860565970634912017-04-06T10:40:38.605+12:002017-04-06T10:40:38.605+12:00I love that Star Wars poem! Yoda's wisdom, in...I love that Star Wars poem! Yoda's wisdom, in a way, is similar to that of the late American sports figure Yogi Berra. His sayings were twisted around but made sense if you thought about it. One example "this restaurant is so popular that no one eats there anymore." Yoda would have loved it.Alanahttp://ramblinwitham.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-81465825276759374262017-04-06T06:22:51.044+12:002017-04-06T06:22:51.044+12:00I never thought of it that way, but I like the con...I never thought of it that way, but I like the concept - Do or Do not and no in between. We are told to just "try", but is trying really enough? I need to think about this one.....Heidi visiting from the A to Z Challenge at, <a href="http://decibelmemos.com/" rel="nofollow">Decibel Memos</a> (Perspectives absent of sound)Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829225335527550879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-30471994710954078422017-04-06T04:52:31.356+12:002017-04-06T04:52:31.356+12:00That is a great quote and I loved how you have pic...That is a great quote and I loved how you have picked up examples from daily life to illustrate it. And yes nice poem! Reema D'souzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17496459685182455124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-52441826690131448592017-04-06T03:54:12.893+12:002017-04-06T03:54:12.893+12:00haha... I must say this is the first time Ive ever...haha... I must say this is the first time Ive ever read a "Yoda with a vedantic twist!" tale. Excellent!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.godyears.net" rel="nofollow">Godyears.net</a><br /> Dr Roshan Radhakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568986447487703775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-91434323164591534472017-04-06T03:02:53.504+12:002017-04-06T03:02:53.504+12:00I am still trying to get the best of it , but Yoda...I am still trying to get the best of it , but Yoda has surely made my mind work faster, thanks for the share.<br />Roma Gupta Sinhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18283455376200853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-80602893927086657642017-04-06T02:33:14.793+12:002017-04-06T02:33:14.793+12:00this quote is really thought provoking...but I'...this quote is really thought provoking...but I'm still not sure if it hits me or not? Pondering for now!<br /><br />Visiting from #Atoz2017<br />http://slimexpectations.com/2017/04/1339/SlimExpectationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00552794436715288369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-92026894717100076182017-04-06T00:50:29.494+12:002017-04-06T00:50:29.494+12:00That's an interesting quote. Never looked in t...That's an interesting quote. Never looked in this angle. Hmm!<br /><a href="http://kohleyedme.com/2017/04/05/did-you-know-thailand-facts/" rel="nofollow">Thailand Travel Stories at Kohl Eyed Me</a><br /><a href="http://somethingiscooking.com/2017/04/05/dhokla/" rel="nofollow">26 Indian Dishes at Something's Cooking</a>Shalzzzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01477234239743419421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-58226858768208787972017-04-05T23:55:37.962+12:002017-04-05T23:55:37.962+12:00Thanks Philipa. Yes, I agree sometimes try is just...Thanks Philipa. Yes, I agree sometimes try is just a cop out. I'm going to adopt the do or do not philosophy a lot more now. Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337531041006701719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-88673903424503187042017-04-05T23:39:58.104+12:002017-04-05T23:39:58.104+12:00I think it's a bit of both - sometimes you jus...I think it's a bit of both - sometimes you just have to step up and do it - time to walk your talk. Other times you need to take little steps or try something first to see if you're going to like it.<br />Leanne | <a href="http://www.crestingthehill.com.au" rel="nofollow">cresting the hill</a>Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-80631236960062166712017-04-05T23:37:32.993+12:002017-04-05T23:37:32.993+12:00Thanks Chicky. I think I will try and stick to Yod...Thanks Chicky. I think I will try and stick to Yoda's do or do not. In a strange way it simplifies decisions. Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337531041006701719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-73225718781329781402017-04-05T23:37:10.723+12:002017-04-05T23:37:10.723+12:00This has always been one of my favourite quotes. U...This has always been one of my favourite quotes. Usually when people say "I'll try" what they mean is they won't actually put their heart and soul into it, they'll give it a half assed attempt and then say "well, I tried"<br />DebbieRandom Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298522848171348845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-28933015172732046472017-04-05T23:35:51.002+12:002017-04-05T23:35:51.002+12:00I like your take on this. But I think trying is im...I like your take on this. But I think trying is important--we often interchange it with "practice". And try is the same as do. For me it is more about thinking vs doing--the smallest act being bigger than the greatest thought. Kudos to your son--what joy to cook and make something delicious that everyone enjoys! Vidya Suryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12911836541019511108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-36747163784555536592017-04-05T23:27:46.382+12:002017-04-05T23:27:46.382+12:00Thanks Shalz. Nice to read about your Dolphin enco...Thanks Shalz. Nice to read about your Dolphin encounter. Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337531041006701719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-26223905881065974222017-04-05T23:03:02.152+12:002017-04-05T23:03:02.152+12:00Very nicely put Shilpa. I like that quote too and ...Very nicely put Shilpa. I like that quote too and the way Yoda says it!Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337531041006701719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-37942192327917238792017-04-05T22:57:54.249+12:002017-04-05T22:57:54.249+12:00Thanks Raj. Actually George Lucas based star wars ...Thanks Raj. Actually George Lucas based star wars on Vedantic philosophy. Read Jedi in the Lotus. It's an awesome book and quite an eye opener. Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337531041006701719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-18805007540697413472017-04-05T22:46:24.579+12:002017-04-05T22:46:24.579+12:00Thanks Sheethal. You have to read my post 7x7x7x7 ...Thanks Sheethal. You have to read my post 7x7x7x7 to get the full context of the poem.Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337531041006701719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-14094609666772348552017-04-05T22:41:38.488+12:002017-04-05T22:41:38.488+12:00Thanks Sanch. Yoda's quote is hard to decipher...Thanks Sanch. Yoda's quote is hard to decipher. On different days one looks at it differently. <br />btw your link links back to my post so posting your link here http://www.sanchwrites.com/2017/04/diamante-lifespan/Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337531041006701719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-66451387139272495082017-04-05T22:37:45.334+12:002017-04-05T22:37:45.334+12:00Thanks DA
#2 - I did think about that on my way t...Thanks DA <br />#2 - I did think about that on my way to work this morning. I should've posted a picture of my talking Yoda he he. <br />Yoda's quote is very confusing. I was hoping I would get different views on that and glad you gave us yours. <br />Thanks for visiting. <br />Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337531041006701719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-72653354408598053762017-04-05T22:02:20.284+12:002017-04-05T22:02:20.284+12:001. Great quote from Yoda.(see 4. for qualification...1. Great quote from Yoda.(see 4. for qualification)<br />2. Where's the photo of the diminutive Jedi master?<br />3. Love the poem.<br />4. Yoda's quote is only sometimes true. I agree with your examples, but there are times when we can only try and cannot be certain of a successful result.<br />5. On a related matter. People often say, "I will try and do it." That's bad DA Cairnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14891944631357476250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-82114453023855051392017-04-05T22:00:12.628+12:002017-04-05T22:00:12.628+12:00Love the quote....Do or Do Not....for it is absolu...Love the quote....Do or Do Not....for it is absolute. There isn't an iota of space for any doubt. Hope we could all make our decisions that easily...would make life a lot simpler!!!<br />Nice article!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17123727611003668906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-73483080832412842422017-04-05T21:12:00.996+12:002017-04-05T21:12:00.996+12:00I think the key here is subtext- for some people w...I think the key here is subtext- for some people when they say they will try they really mean that they will do everything they can and only stop if it is actually impossible, where as for others they will try until it is a bit hard, or they don't want to anymore. I feel like Yoda is talking to the second group, and saying they need to commit to their actions<br /><br />My A to Z:<br /><a Blikachukahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07198247306949115186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-29940815906757510492017-04-05T17:43:13.786+12:002017-04-05T17:43:13.786+12:00Lovely quote Suzy. Never realized I was building d...Lovely quote Suzy. Never realized I was building doubt always when I said I will try. And as for the poem, I am still digesting it!<br /><br /><a href="http://swathishenoy.com/2017/04/doctors-and-dentists.html" rel="nofollow"> Doctors and Dentists </a>Swathi Shenoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618247002299206451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941997299820998690.post-47623293763562160562017-04-05T17:28:37.975+12:002017-04-05T17:28:37.975+12:00Do or Do Not there is no try was my motto for my q...Do or Do Not there is no try was my motto for my quilting life and it is powerful. I think sometimes we use the word try as a cop out, an excuse to do not. Invited to a party that I wasn't really keen on then saying I'd "try" to get there was easier than saying no. With my patchwork it was also an excuse to not start a project. When I adopted Do or Do Not then the excuses were ozzypiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07751571081318370995noreply@blogger.com