Take Care....of what?
"Take care"! Why does it come so easy? What are we insinuating here? Does it really extend any type of safety to the recipient? Are we saying that 'care' is a thing, and don't leave it behind? If so, and we do leave it behind, what does that mean? That care is now apart from you, and therefore...let the mind wander in the possibilities. Not cool.
Or say that asuming the care is this thing, but in abundance at all times. How could it then be lacking in any single area of this world. More here than there, for whatever reason. Not in the company of some people but to be found possibly by only those that care about you? In my opinion, we are all capable of being caring...and seeing the caring in others at all times.
You could argue that there is the element of chance, that random things happen, sure. Is this the place we need to take care to? Are we wishing luck on those who we meet?
Rarely do I think of the implications of this statement, and I have noticed that I use this salutation on departure from most places; work, family and just daily chance meetings. It is a second nature statement in my vocabulary at least. I hope that I may surpass it now that I have noticed. I know there is no reason we can't be truly loving and cautious of our insinuations.
Today I asked a random man to help me carry a piece of furniture. He aided me perfectly. When I thanked him I believe I said "enjoy your day". I have been making a point as of recent to use this phrase. Mom and I stopped at Tim Hortons for 'bout 5 minutes and jumped on the highway. 5kms of driving and there we spotted a car on the center shoulder creating traffic. Further down we noticed the company van of the guy who helped me with the cabinet. Aparently he or his partner had rear-ended the car. Not so significant a tale, but I have had time to think about two things. I can relate from experience to two aspects of his situation. I am an experienced car accident survivor, of both rear ending and high speed. I am also an experienced over analyser of life, and this certainly creaps up right after vehicle mishaps (...we'll call them that because accident's rarely happen). Now, hypathetically, this fellow human being who helped me today is in both of those spaces. Being in an accident, with a work van, he may analyse what put him there. When he remembers helping me and resounds; "Enjoy your day!" rather than "Take care"....could it be that perhaps my statement may extend to his situation? I think if I had advised him to take care with him, he may be resenting me for reminding him, or himself for forgeting it at home that morning. On a very subconsious level of course. lol
Not to say that there is any implication of being rude or detrimental even by saying "take care", because it is just a short and sweet, whats the word...cleche I think. Much can be said for the sheer intention of wishing safety on another human being, as it is mosty intended I believe. Just that a little dip and swerve with our daily communication can really make a difference in the world. Your world as an individual changes, and sends ripples into the world as a whole. So take this opportunity to change the world, it's a knock that never stops!
Or say that asuming the care is this thing, but in abundance at all times. How could it then be lacking in any single area of this world. More here than there, for whatever reason. Not in the company of some people but to be found possibly by only those that care about you? In my opinion, we are all capable of being caring...and seeing the caring in others at all times.
You could argue that there is the element of chance, that random things happen, sure. Is this the place we need to take care to? Are we wishing luck on those who we meet?
Rarely do I think of the implications of this statement, and I have noticed that I use this salutation on departure from most places; work, family and just daily chance meetings. It is a second nature statement in my vocabulary at least. I hope that I may surpass it now that I have noticed. I know there is no reason we can't be truly loving and cautious of our insinuations.
Today I asked a random man to help me carry a piece of furniture. He aided me perfectly. When I thanked him I believe I said "enjoy your day". I have been making a point as of recent to use this phrase. Mom and I stopped at Tim Hortons for 'bout 5 minutes and jumped on the highway. 5kms of driving and there we spotted a car on the center shoulder creating traffic. Further down we noticed the company van of the guy who helped me with the cabinet. Aparently he or his partner had rear-ended the car. Not so significant a tale, but I have had time to think about two things. I can relate from experience to two aspects of his situation. I am an experienced car accident survivor, of both rear ending and high speed. I am also an experienced over analyser of life, and this certainly creaps up right after vehicle mishaps (...we'll call them that because accident's rarely happen). Now, hypathetically, this fellow human being who helped me today is in both of those spaces. Being in an accident, with a work van, he may analyse what put him there. When he remembers helping me and resounds; "Enjoy your day!" rather than "Take care"....could it be that perhaps my statement may extend to his situation? I think if I had advised him to take care with him, he may be resenting me for reminding him, or himself for forgeting it at home that morning. On a very subconsious level of course. lol
Not to say that there is any implication of being rude or detrimental even by saying "take care", because it is just a short and sweet, whats the word...cleche I think. Much can be said for the sheer intention of wishing safety on another human being, as it is mosty intended I believe. Just that a little dip and swerve with our daily communication can really make a difference in the world. Your world as an individual changes, and sends ripples into the world as a whole. So take this opportunity to change the world, it's a knock that never stops!
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