The etymology dictionary tells me
Means
To sort
(By examination)
Which I think means (though I am not looking and will not look)
To take the good
And cleave to it
Like the last and only lover
(Or should I say "love"?)
Like the one true thing
Like your last hope
Even if it is a small thing
Even if it is trying to get away.
Hold it
Claim it
Make it yours
Just try.
See what happens.
It could be a good thing.
Hold on.
Try
For a change.
It seems to me we make such a virtue of letting go, of embracing openness to the point of emptiness. I get that "if you want to be here, you'll stay" stuff, but there's nothing quite like the sound and feel of "I want you" (here, with me, beside me,now). A big embrace feels so much better than a good-natured wave good-bye.
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"Try" is my word for this year! And it is quite the challenging word. It has motivated me and your words are a great reminder!!
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SueAnn
try is also connected to hope and dreams. it's easy to loose track of your dreams when they are destroyed but then it's time to try again and make new dreams...
ReplyDeleteWe are way int throwing things out for something new.
ReplyDeleteYour words are oh so very true! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYou send a lot of messages with these words Sandy. Interesting to say the least. I'm going to ponder this work a while....
ReplyDeleteHugs my friend, G
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Great thought. Sort of my motto now - try and embrace.
ReplyDeleteI somehow missed your previous post. So cute.
Your posts are always such a delight for me.
Thanks. Take care.
Post grad stuff, Sandy!
ReplyDeleteAloha means "love" from Honolulu
Comfort Spiral
You always manage to say so much with so few words and they're always inspiring. Enjoy your weekend, Sandy!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Lovely words! Yes I think I can agree with you there.. :)
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I am a hugger! I like hugs better than anything! Ü
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if nobody attempts to try it... it remains a mystery. thanks to all those who went ahead of us and decided to try.
ReplyDeleteYes, trying is what it's all about.
ReplyDeleteGreat words.
This was so very poignant, I do not think i will ever stop trying, no matter how many times I will fail...
ReplyDeletexoxo
Wonderful post! Trying is truly the best we can do. =)
ReplyDelete-Weasel
I love your take on try. It has so many nuances..
ReplyDeletebring on the cawing
to try is everything, isn't it? And I love your last 2 lines and how they can be taken a few different ways. Have a great week, Sandy!
ReplyDeletebut when pride is working, the act of trying is overcome or rather, 'wow..i have pride, why should i try?'
ReplyDeletebut your words show there's nothing to lose in trying... :)
good lines my friend!
Oh yes I totally agree!!!
ReplyDeleteEverything has more meaning after good effort is put into it.
Trying is a HUGE word in life.
Great Post.:)
Trying is what makes one do everything one wants to do.. and to keep on trying to be happy .. yes..life becomes beautiful..
ReplyDeleteYes, it is worth trying.
ReplyDeleteTo try and never stop trying. Maybe that which separates the good from the really great (or the content from the happy). Keep trying.
ReplyDeleteHow very impressive a piece of hope. And yes, emptiness is a chance to "function, to be", as glasses, door, windows work only because of "being empty".
ReplyDeletePlease have a great new week.
daily athens
An additional 'try' is that much more experience in life.
ReplyDeleteThe outcome is secondary, more important that you tried.
Lovely lines.
Sandy, this is wonderful - as always.
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Maurice (Moe) Lauher
Sandy,you are always a source of inspiration,
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of you this weekend while reading a book on naturalist Mary Majke... her stories of saving animals, etc.
a deep respect for nature and life.
"It seems to me we make such a virtue of letting go, of embracing openness to the point of emptiness. I get that "if you want to be here, you'll stay" stuff, but there's nothing quite like the sound and feel of "I want you" (here, with me, beside me,now). A big embrace feels so much better than a good-natured wave good-bye."
ReplyDeleteI wholeheartedly agree!
The old adage of try try again is one I would not let go of.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you took the contrarian view. I love the courage and passion behind your words.
ReplyDeleteFear of loss or failure often overtakes desire. And there are a million alibis.
Thanks for being here.