Monday, March 21, 2011

The Mighty Things II

Magpie #58

"Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point."  ~C.S. Lewis



BRAVERY
It is not the man that can easily do what we are all frightened of,
but the one who is certainly afraid yet dares to do it anyway.

FRAILTY
It is not the heart that is easily broken with compassion,
but the one too hard to feel it that has taken the greatest loss.

POWER

It is not the hand that swings the weapon that holds the most power,
for it can only quickly move us about, but the one that carries the tools of the builders and weaver of the soul that hold the power to change our lives.



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41 comments:

  1. MaggieMarch 21, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Yes, truly beautiful.

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  2. Brother OllieMarch 21, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Big themes! I dig it!

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  3. Paul Andrew RussellMarch 21, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Very nice, Carrie, and oh so true. :-)

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  4. Marilyn & JeffMarch 21, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    A very beautiful write. I love the weaver of souls.

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  5. The UnknowngnomeMarch 21, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    So right.

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  6. Janet MartinMarch 21, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Simply.... PROFOUND!!!!

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  7. DebbyMcMarch 21, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Oh, wow! This is really good. Love it!

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  8. Tess KincaidMarch 22, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    Powerful themes. Wise words, Carrie.

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  9. Kathe W.March 22, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    wonderful true words here!

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  10. Sherry Blue SkyMarch 22, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Fantastic! Just perfect.

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  11. HopeMarch 22, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    beautifully expressed!
    thank you

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  12. hyperCRYPTICalMarch 22, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Perfect!

    Anna :o]

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  13. HelenMarch 22, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Carrie, you got right to the heart (and soul) of the Magpie challenge!

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  14. Shelby and BevMarch 22, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    ah yes, the mighty things...
    great post!

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  15. anthonynorthMarch 22, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    So very true, in all three cases.

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  16. Laurie KolpMarch 22, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    I love your enlightening take on the prompt, and your blog is great. I'll be back!

    ~laurie

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  17. Vinay Leo R.March 22, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    inspirational, and enlightening! lovely Magpie..

    Here's My Magpie

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  18. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Wise words, this is just lovely.

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  19. MartinMarch 22, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Wise words, Carrie. Nice.

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  20. Emily YoungMarch 22, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Ahh, C.S. Lewis - how I love that quote.

    What you said about bravery is just wonderful. "It is not the man that can easily do what we are all frightened of, but the one who is certainly afraid yet dares to do it anyway." This whole post is inspiring - thank you for sharing it with us.

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  21. Chris G.March 22, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Good strong opening from Mr. Lewis. Always a good one for quotes, and his line certainly sets the mood here - as to the virtues themselves, so true, so true, profoundly expressed and wonderfully delivered. Very effective.

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  22. Brian MillerMarch 22, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    mmm...this is a powerful write filled with wisdom...very nice one shot

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  23. signed...bkmMarch 22, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Carrie these are the virtues that change our life and give us the sacred tools needed to live in a blessed and Mighty way...bkm

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  24. Templeton's furyMarch 22, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    carrie, such a powerful truth to behold. i especially love your new (ish?) layout and quotes. your faith inspires me ;)

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  25. robkistnerMarch 22, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    wonderfully fresh take on timeless wisdom -- well written...

    ...rob kistner
    Image & Verse

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  26. FireblossomMarch 22, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Yup yup. So true!

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  27. RJ ClarkenMarch 22, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    You stated it all so beautifully! A wonderful read!

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  28. LisaMarch 22, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Very powerfully written prose. Enjoyed reading your work.

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  29. ReflectionsMarch 22, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Wow... powerful, inspirational piece. Powerfully understanding of deep thoughts.

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  30. indiwriterMarch 23, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Beautiful, the way you've presented it!

    cheerz,
    My Magpie

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  31. OceanoAzul.SonhosMarch 23, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Lovely your blog, i stay...

    OA.S

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  32. Jessica KristieMarch 23, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Love this. :)

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  33. Sarah AllenMarch 23, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Beautiful post. Great advice, and C. S. Lewis is one of my favorites.

    Sarah Allen
    (my creative writing blog)

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  34. HelenaMarch 23, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Wise wording. The frailty section got me a bit choked. Lovely stuff!

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  35. ElaineMarch 23, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Carrie this is really beautiful.

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  36. Bethe77March 23, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Beautiful!
    Blessings

    Here visitng from One Shot wednesday

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  37. ClaudiaMarch 24, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    wow carrie - love your definition of bravery, frailty and power - such wisdom in your words..

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  38. Dulçe ♥March 24, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    These are really WISE words, my dear Carrie... You've said all too well for me to comment further...

    Hugs :-)

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  39. RNSANEMarch 24, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Very meaningful and thought provoking quotes!

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  40. Uma AnandaneMarch 25, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    True and meaningful poem.Liked the way you targeted each word..well written

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  41. AnonymousMarch 26, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Carrie, beautiful, all three. It's about intention and commitment. Used to tell my daughter, "Just because you can doesn't mean you SHOULD." This applies most to your comments on power... Great stuff! Amy

    If you want a laugh today:
    http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2011/03/26/just-one-morning/

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