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Wednesday, 10 September 2014

Reflections


A pretty lady visited my Blog recently & commented anonymously-
Her words expressed heartily claimed that I'm terribly dumb & ugly...

I was quizzically amused as I have been least bothered about my looks!
God has been kind; I have always been in a majority’s good books!

'Handsome is the man who handsome does'- I believe & I know.
'Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder'- even if he/she’s your foe!

Copyright - Janet Webb
Copyright – Janet Webb

The mirror reflects a lot more than we can dare to see & shows our size...
Can't blame the mirror if its reflections our strained eyes can't recognize!



My 100 Words Poem for-

Friday Fictioneers
ABC Wednesday- R For Reflection
Alphabe Thursday - Q For Quizzically
#TellHisStory

Indispire Edition#33- Topic idea proposed by Yours Truly-  "Why is the world so focused on physical assets- bank-balance, material-possessions, external beauty/body/cleavage...? What's the value of good thoughts, clear heart, inner beauty & values like honesty, discipline etc. today? What is important to you?"
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71 comments:

  1. Dawn10 September 2014 at 21:46

    Do you have a picture? I'd like to judge for myself.
    Just kidding! lol

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    1. Anita Sabat10 September 2014 at 22:26

      Sure I do, Dawn.
      But, we must never judge a book by its cover!
      LOL = Lots of Love :)

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  2. janet10 September 2014 at 21:46

    Anita, a unique take on the prompt.

    janet

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  3. Anonymous10 September 2014 at 22:19

    Brilliantly told, Anita.

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  4. Anonymous10 September 2014 at 23:00

    Beautiful Anita :) Wonderfully penned down and brought a smile again :)

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  5. Unknown11 September 2014 at 00:40

    Muh tod jawab....kya baat hai....Just so you know, I think you are beautiful not just by face but by heart too.
    And we all know you have the brains too ..A very coveted combination :)

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    1. Anita Sabat11 September 2014 at 17:09

      Thanks Vidhya for such hearty words!
      You are beautiful too & I am delighted to be in beautiful company :)
      'Beauty with brains' is nice & wise :)

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  6. S.K. Dubois11 September 2014 at 01:29

    I particularly like that she posted anonymously--a nice little touch that says quite a lot.

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    1. Anita Sabat11 September 2014 at 17:11

      Welcome to my Blog, Sorchia :)
      Yes, she posted anonymously as a top Blogger like her can't afford to show her true colors using her own identity!

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  7. Carrie Van Horn11 September 2014 at 01:58

    Did that really happen to you Anita?....Obviously if so this person feels insecure and is lashing out. You are beautiful inside and out...and your words and your blog reflect that beauty. :-)

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    1. Anita Sabat11 September 2014 at 17:14

      Yes it really happened with me, Carrie! Truth is stranger than fiction!
      Insecurity blinds people so much that they are not able to recognize beauty :)
      Thank you so much for your kind words. I feel blessed :)

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  8. Alicia11 September 2014 at 04:10

    Reminds me of the nasty things kids say to one another in grade school. Good take on the prompt.

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    1. Anita Sabat11 September 2014 at 17:17

      Thanks for stopping by & sharing, Alicia.
      Yes indeed! I agree with you about the small-kids!
      Kids openly indulge in name-calling & then become friends in the next instant!
      Not the case with adults though who use anonymity!

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  9. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields11 September 2014 at 14:57

    Dear Anita,

    She's just jealous.

    shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Anita Sabat11 September 2014 at 17:19

      Yes Rochelle.
      Her words & comments are her reflections!

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  10. Vinitha11 September 2014 at 22:49

    You make use of every opportunity and turn it into little poems.. I really admire that Anita.. Let the world learn how to find and use stepping stones from you.. Great going Girl!!! :)

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    1. Anita Sabat12 September 2014 at 14:26

      Thanks Vinitha for your kind words :) I feel we must make the most of whatever life serves us- bouquets or brickbats!
      "When the going gets tough, the tough get going" :)

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  11. Renee12 September 2014 at 10:48

    Very clever! I like how you turned intended criticism into art. That's a perspective to help make any day happy. Thanks for sharing this & for visiting me at Doorkeeper. Blessings!

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    1. Anita Sabat12 September 2014 at 14:28

      Welcome to my Blog, Renee :)
      Thanks a lot for sharing such lovely words. I feel blessed :)

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  12. Lux G.12 September 2014 at 17:34

    Oh please, cyber bullies are everywhere. Don't mind them. If that person is brave s/he would have commented with a name and not anonymously.

    Cheers to us who are too happy to see the ugly. Too blessed to be stressed.

    And to the haters, well thank them for their time and attention. That's something that can't be taken back. Not your time wasted but theirs. :D

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    1. Anita Sabat12 September 2014 at 20:00

      Welcome to my Blog :)
      Thanks for sharing your wise motivating words & support.
      I love "Too blessed to be stressed".

      May God bless us all, even the Haters :D

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  13. Anonymous13 September 2014 at 15:36

    Dear Anita, Excellent story and a fun read. I bet you are pretty - your small gravitar appears pretty! Have a good week!
    Nan :)

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    1. Anita Sabat13 September 2014 at 17:32

      Thanks Nan! 'Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder' :)
      You are beautiful!
      Enjoy your weekend & have a wonderful week ahead :)

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  14. Unknown14 September 2014 at 00:38

    Beautiful Anita, there is only one girl who is 'bright and beautiful' who even turns the words of jealous haters into a prompt for a post! Shame on that top blogger :) Keep smiling!

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    1. Anita Sabat15 September 2014 at 18:37

      Thanks for your nice & kind words, Priya!
      Yes, that's the positive spirit - to derive positivity & see the silver lining in the dark cloud :)
      When life serves us lemons, let us have lemonade :)
      Keep smiling!

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  15. Priyashi14 September 2014 at 02:30

    Intelligent answer Anita....and yes beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.... and you are beautiful dear....:)

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    1. Anita Sabat15 September 2014 at 18:45

      It takes intelligence to recognize intelligence, Priyashi :)
      Thanks for your lovely words & support. You are beautiful too!

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  16. Shivani Singh17 September 2014 at 21:23

    Dear Beautiful good of u to bring me here because this feels like a prayer. Yeah reflections that r deep enough r prayers too even if the VENERATED word is missing because this is how Kabir spoke, or Surdas or for that matter anyone who is clear and can clearly see the truth speaks.
    “बुरा जो देखण मैं चला, बुरा ना मिलया कोए
    जो मन खोजा अपना, तो मुझसे बुरा ना कोए”
    ― Kabir
    कली खोटा जाग आंघरा, सब्द न माने कोय |
    चाहे कहूँ सत आइना, जो जग बैरी होय ||
    -Kabir
    Hope u understand the first...if not do let me know i shall explain.
    u surely r gifted to have said it in a beautiful composition what i took pages to write. Thank you dear friend.
    Love.
    Shivani

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    1. Anita Sabat18 September 2014 at 13:41

      Thanks Shivani for sharing Kabir's wise words.
      Need to take the exact translations of his Dohas from you. I am inspired to write a post on Kabir :)
      We had his Dohas in Hindi language in school. Very wise & deep.

      The way we see or perceive depends on our eyes.
      The mirror can't be blamed if we are not nice :)

      Thanks for your lovely words of appreciation!

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  17. Shivani Singh20 September 2014 at 09:25

    Okay the first one Bura jo dekhan main chala , bura naa milya koye Jo munn khoja apnaa, to mujhsey bura naa koye. This is very beautiful and deep.
    I searched for the crooked, met not a single one When i searched myself, " I " found the crooked one.
    "This doha deals with the perception behavior and tendencies. It has been invariably noticed that we tend to find fault with someone else for our situations and circumstances. Our " I " ego , always tries to put blame on others. Non -awareness of our own self is the cause of this attitude. Resultantly , we find we find ourselves being busy criticizing and condemning others and conveniently term them as crooked and evil. So Kabir says that instead of finding fault and maligning others, dive deep into your own -self. Amazingly, an honest introspection will reveal that all fault lies within " me" and " my" own perception and attitudes. Correcting this and opting for a loving and compassionate attitude will change one's perception and the world will appear wonderful all over again. "
    Thank You Anita for that one...The way we see or perceive depends on our eyes. The mirror can't be blamed if we are not nice. Beautiful . Do read my latest because my NOTES no 1 this one is specifically meant for you...photography that is...you and Bikram of course...
    Hugs and lots of love...have a lovely weekend.

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    1. Anita Sabat20 September 2014 at 21:01

      Thank you so much for explaining in such detail, Shivani.
      Very true. Love it!

      Over to your Blog for the muuch awaited Photography Notes! Thanks :)

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  18. Shivani Singh20 September 2014 at 09:50

    The second one of Kabir dohe-
    Kali Khota jag aandhra, shabad na maane koy jaahi kahun hitt aapanaa sou thhee bairee hoy
    kali meaning this age Kaliyug...the corrupt age, Shabad meaning words of God...u can say even say the Ten Commandments or Guru Gobind's words or the words of Allah or Mohammad the Prophet...of love...of Compassion...of Truth...
    Kabir says this corrupt age of Kaliyug ( Dark Age) no one really believes in SHABAD...for all it's just words that they utter...and forget and when I ( Kabir) speak for their wellness the truth, he/she becomes an enemy of me. When I speak on behalf of one the other turns against me and becomes my foe.
    Basically Kabir spoke about oneness of God for he considered himself not binding to any religion or sect. He wanted all to live together in love and harmony and he always spoke the truth which is always bitter. People do not want to hear the truth. Conceit and deception being the order of the day they would turn against him that's what he is trying to say in this doha...
    :) Hope u find this helpful dear friend and now rushing back to see ur latest :) :) :)

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    1. Anita Sabat20 September 2014 at 21:04

      I am very grateful that you have shared the in-depth meaning of the second Doha. I could not understand it & now it's so clear thanks to you :)
      Yes, I found it very helpful & so will all the readers who care to read the comments of my Blog :)

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  19. Ravish Mani3 October 2014 at 16:34

    Beautiful message wonderfully expressed. Now I can bet on you that you could turn anything into awesome poems.

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    1. Anita Sabat9 October 2014 at 09:25

      Thanks a lot, Ravish!
      Trying to create beauty (beautiful poem) out of hatred :)

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  20. Alok Vats3 October 2014 at 16:37

    Lol, why to bother about such comments Anita :)

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    1. Anita Sabat9 October 2014 at 09:26

      True Alok!
      Just because someone has nasty words, doesn't make it reality :)

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  21. Unknown3 October 2014 at 17:00

    How about me poking her eyes ......I can't believe people can pride over something and say awful things on something that is not created, acquired or worked for by them. May be i am being emotional coz its for you soul-sis. My soul-sis is prettiest and super talented. And I like your way of answering her back.

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    1. Anita Sabat9 October 2014 at 09:27

      Thank you for such for such lovely kind words, Soul-sis.
      Thanks for the support. Means a lot.
      Better start believing! Not all people are like you & me :)

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  22. divsi3 October 2014 at 17:00

    alas! In the virtual world, they seek materialistic, superficial beauty.
    Sigh!

    Ani.. a wonderful way to reply .. some people won't grow up ever :)

    Lots of love and hugs
    Divs

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    1. Anita Sabat9 October 2014 at 09:29

      Thanks Divsi for sharing your views! Yes, people need to grow up!
      As beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, we can only blame our eyes :)

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  23. Amrita Sabat3 October 2014 at 18:42

    Wooowww! Lovely poem.....good that U wrote abt it & let it out of ur system....Catharsis...:)

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    1. Anita Sabat9 October 2014 at 09:30

      Thanks Amrita.
      Catharsis indeed.
      I want the said commentator to read what many feel about her myopic view :)

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  24. Murthy K v v s3 October 2014 at 18:45

    Well said Anita.

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  25. Uppal3 October 2014 at 18:47

    LOVE YOU AND YOUR POEM ANITA! ! OH BUDDY, SUCH THINGS HAPPEN IN LIFE ALL THE TIME, TO MOST OF US. DON'T BOTHER.

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    1. Anita Sabat9 October 2014 at 09:31

      Truly Uppalji!
      Thanks for your words of advice :)

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  26. Tomichan Matheikal3 October 2014 at 19:49

    Beauty is an illusion just as much as virtue is.

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    1. Anita Sabat9 October 2014 at 09:32

      Agree with your view about beauty & virtue :)

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  27. Renu Vyas3 October 2014 at 19:56

    Beautiful poem Anita and well expressed..at the end of the day it is not superficial beauty but the inner beauty that matters :)

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    1. Anita Sabat9 October 2014 at 09:33

      Yes, Renu. Even I share your view!
      Thanks :)

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  28. Abhijit Ray4 October 2014 at 07:55

    Nice way to get back at pungent remarks. I do not know why look is important for a blogger.

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    1. Anita Sabat9 October 2014 at 09:34

      Yes Abhijitji!
      Our Blog's look, more than our personal outward appearance, is important for we Bloggers :)

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  29. Anonymous4 October 2014 at 09:54

    The person's nasty comment reminds me of the saying, "When you throw mud at others, not only do you lose a lot of ground, you also get your hands dirty."
    In response to which post was that comment made?

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    1. Anita Sabat9 October 2014 at 09:37

      Thank you so much for sharing the saying.
      There's a Hindi proverb- "Jo gaddha khodta hai woh khud hi usmein girta hai" (one who digs a ditch, falls into it herself)
      This was for a previous post- "My First Selfie With a Celeb". The commentator did not like my pic :)

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  30. Prasad Np4 October 2014 at 10:39

    Interesting.....i wonder why somebody will want to do that >

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  31. Datta Ghosh4 October 2014 at 12:19

    I agree Anita, Looks hardly matter if you Do right and Think right. It is how you feel that matters at the end of the day. Loved your post

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    1. Anita Sabat9 October 2014 at 09:39

      Thanks Datta!
      Yes, doing right & thinking right matters a lot.

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  32. Indrani4 October 2014 at 13:13

    Ridiculous people making such nasty comments!
    Buts hats off to your brilliant answer! :)

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    1. Anita Sabat9 October 2014 at 09:40

      Thanks Indrani.
      But, I always learn & emerge stronger! Am more grounded & won't soar if anyone compliments my looks! :)

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  33. indu chhibber4 October 2014 at 19:01

    Those who can only appreciate the externals are not worth associating with.

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    1. Anita Sabat9 October 2014 at 09:41

      True Induji.
      What's external beauty? Time takes away the charm of beauty! Goodness remains...

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  34. Shesha Chaturvedi5 October 2014 at 00:43

    Ugly is the person by his/her deeds or heart not by looks. Everyone looks charming with those benevolent eyes and beautiful smile!!!! Good take!

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    1. Anita Sabat9 October 2014 at 09:42

      True Sesha.
      Thanks for sharing the message so beautifully :) We all are charming in our own ways!

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  35. Ananya5 October 2014 at 05:33

    What u feel abt yourself inside reflects out..
    So I think if u are a good human being..u r happy with urself and that will show on outside n u look beautiful no matter how shabbily u are dressed :)

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    1. Anita Sabat9 October 2014 at 09:43

      Yes, Ananya! I agree with you.
      We are good if we are happy & true.
      Thanks for sharing your views!

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  36. Unknown7 October 2014 at 13:55

    Beautiful ya!

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Your words mean a lot to me.