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A '''platitude''' is a trite, meaningless, [[biased]], or prosaic [[statement]], often presented as if it were significant and original. The [[word]] derives from ''plat'', the French word for "flat." Whether any given [[statement]] is considered to have [[meaning]] is highly [[subjective]], so platitude is often—but not always—used as a pejorative term to describe seemingly [[profound]] statements that a certain [[person]] views as unoriginal or shallow. Examples of statements which could be considered platitudes could be "The power of [[friendship]]", "Go with the [[flow]]", "Everything happens for a reason", "It is what it is!", "If it's meant to be, it's meant to be", and "We need to do what we can do." | A '''platitude''' is a trite, meaningless, [[biased]], or prosaic [[statement]], often presented as if it were significant and original. The [[word]] derives from ''plat'', the French word for "flat." Whether any given [[statement]] is considered to have [[meaning]] is highly [[subjective]], so platitude is often—but not always—used as a pejorative term to describe seemingly [[profound]] statements that a certain [[person]] views as unoriginal or shallow. Examples of statements which could be considered platitudes could be "The power of [[friendship]]", "Go with the [[flow]]", "Everything happens for a reason", "It is what it is!", "If it's meant to be, it's meant to be", and "We need to do what we can do." | ||
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| + | Platitudes abound on [[your planet]] -- good [[intention]] is mouthed while self-serving ends are [[practiced]]. Our goal is to [[change]] the [[balance]] of the scale -- to help humans sincerely work for and build [[love]] and right intentions for their siblings. The planet is slow to move from [[awareness]] to [[practice]]. | ||
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| + | It does take [[effort]]. You must change a lifetime of old [[thinking]] and start afresh. Yes, continue to wash away and throw away . .. whenever [[necessary]]. Acknowledge 'bad thinking' and mistakes -- they are [[inevitable]] and to be [[expected]] -- but they cannot be continued if [[progress]] is to be made. Excuses are, after all, still excuses, and the very word indicates [[awareness]] of your 'wrong' position and, if not carefully monitored, [[adherence]] and a holding-on to these actions. | ||
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| + | Thank you for your willingness to look at your [[position]] and ask for help. We [[sing]] your [[praises]] because that is [[God]]'s way -- He sees love and good in your very [[being]] -- in him you grow as He, in you, evolves. It is truly a [[conundrum]] and a puzzle . .. and yet the very fact creates the unending [[circle]] without which we would not be. You are all in the circle, your position is key as is everyone's -- and each [[soul]] you [[touch]], each mind you [[awaken]] (or even nudge) helps us all move a tiny bit further along our wondrous [[path]]. - [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1996-01-01-Tarkas_Collection,_TOC#Inquiry.2C_Transmitting Oren] | ||
[[Category: Languages and Literature]] | [[Category: Languages and Literature]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:37, 13 December 2020
Origin
French, from plat flat, dull
Definitions
- 1: the quality or state of being dull or insipid
- 2: a banal, trite, or stale remark
Description
A platitude is a trite, meaningless, biased, or prosaic statement, often presented as if it were significant and original. The word derives from plat, the French word for "flat." Whether any given statement is considered to have meaning is highly subjective, so platitude is often—but not always—used as a pejorative term to describe seemingly profound statements that a certain person views as unoriginal or shallow. Examples of statements which could be considered platitudes could be "The power of friendship", "Go with the flow", "Everything happens for a reason", "It is what it is!", "If it's meant to be, it's meant to be", and "We need to do what we can do."
Quote
Platitudes abound on your planet -- good intention is mouthed while self-serving ends are practiced. Our goal is to change the balance of the scale -- to help humans sincerely work for and build love and right intentions for their siblings. The planet is slow to move from awareness to practice.
It does take effort. You must change a lifetime of old thinking and start afresh. Yes, continue to wash away and throw away . .. whenever necessary. Acknowledge 'bad thinking' and mistakes -- they are inevitable and to be expected -- but they cannot be continued if progress is to be made. Excuses are, after all, still excuses, and the very word indicates awareness of your 'wrong' position and, if not carefully monitored, adherence and a holding-on to these actions.
Thank you for your willingness to look at your position and ask for help. We sing your praises because that is God's way -- He sees love and good in your very being -- in him you grow as He, in you, evolves. It is truly a conundrum and a puzzle . .. and yet the very fact creates the unending circle without which we would not be. You are all in the circle, your position is key as is everyone's -- and each soul you touch, each mind you awaken (or even nudge) helps us all move a tiny bit further along our wondrous path. - Oren
