Daily thoughts, Just writing

The Eye Is First Overcome

“ In battles, the eye is first overcome.”

When I came across this proverb, my mind wandered into a different context.

It’s up to you whether to accept my interpretation or not.

Apparently, the proverb is mainly refers to the first psychological defeat a person may experience when coming face to face with some sorts of power that threatens their capabilities and preparations. Once the eye, the first to perceive and assess the situation, is psychologically defeated, no one can guarantee victory.

But when I read this quote, I think differently. 

I think how appearance can be deceiving.

What takes you by surprise through showing off, fear, strength or power can easily bring you down.

But there’s a solution for every problem, right?

Perhaps all you need is faith in your abilities.

To not only see with your eyes, but also to use the power of your mind, the fight of your soul, and the faith in your heart. 

Life, sometimes, can be … a great battle. But our eyes should not be not our sole weapons.

With proverb–interpretation thoughts,

Nahla

daily prompt

How Strange Is Our Brain 

What’s the best way to deal with negative thoughts?

Yes, how strange! 

That brain in your head can play tricks on you.

In a moment, it can make everything rosy, nice, and safe.

At other times, it turns the magnificent world into a dark, gloomy, and scary image.

And it’s your brain, the same machine working up there in your head.

Is it making fun of your useless powers?

Maybe.

But you’re the one in power, in control of this unique machine.

Now what are you going to do with these bad thoughts that visit your brain every now and then?

Well.. I’m going to ignore them, 

and to tiptoe around them so they wouldn’t hurt me.

But bad thoughts are just like that bully

who won’t stop bullying others until someone stands up and slaps him in the face.

I can’t they will attack back, stronger this time.

They are all pretences.

The bully is nothing but pretences that will shatter like broken glass after one big slap.

So what am I supposed to do?

Face them, fight them, and conquer them

Some people just can’t.

And some people can.

How?

Maybe out of strength,

or wisdom,

or experience,

or faith.

But they are so powerful.

But the tortoise won the race against the hare, 

and the ant saved the elephant.

Still… I can’t 

Then you’re the one needs the slap

Slap.

With strange-brain-thoughts,

Nahla