Series; profoundly enthusing for the sharp-witted

Gaby,Lynette,Suzie Q & Bree

It was but another of the various Television Series I wrote off my “must-watch” list the jiffy a mate commended it years ago. Truthfully, its appellation put a damper on things for me, for I envisioned a horde of gossipy old hags up to no good. However, I was to discover one dreary weekend that prejudging the worth of something solely by face value is utterly fallacious.  

See, since I came of age, I'm intent on grasping whatever I read, watch or listen to, and, boy oh boy, was Desperate Housewives edifying!

I’m still amazed that the American comedy-drama-mystery Series is actually jam-packed with life lessons; teachings that are enlightening and mind blowing; most notably;

Trust is a fragile thing; once earned, it accords us tremendous freedom. But once trust is lost, it can be impossible to recover. Of course, the truth is, we never know who we can trust. Those we're closest to can betray us.  And total strangers can come to our rescue. In the end, most people decide to trust only themselves. It really is the simplest way to keep from getting burned.

Passion is a force so pertinent we still remember it long after it’s faded away; a drive so alluring it can push us into the arms of unexpected lovers; a sensation so overwhelming it can knock down walls we’ve built 2 protect our hearts; a feeling so intense it resurfaces even if we try so hard to keep it buried. Yes, of all emotions, passion is the one that gives us a reason to live and an excuse to commit all sorts of crimes

Death is inevitable. It's a promise made to each of us at birth. But before that promise is kept, we all hope something will happen to us. Whether it's the thrill of romance, the joy of raising a family or the anguish of great loss; we all hope to experience something that makes our lives meaningful. But the sad fact is not all lives have meaning. Some people spend their time on this planet just sitting on the sidelines waiting for something to happen to them before it's too late.

If you verbalize forgiveness, the brain can trick the heart into letting go of resentment.

There’s redemption if we try to learn from our mistakes and grow.

Every storm brings with it hope; that somehow by morning everything will be made clean again and even the most troubling stains will have disappeared. So we wait for the storm to pass hoping for the best even though we know in our hearts some stains are so indelible, nothing can wash them away.

Why do we clutch at baggage even when we are desperate to move on? Because we all know there’s a chance we might let go too soon.

Yes, it can happen so quickly; life as we know it can change in a blink of an eye. Still, we should be grateful for whatever changes it throws at us because all too soon the day will come when there are no more changes left.

We cannot prevent what we can’t predict.

Temptation comes to all of us. Whether or not we succumb, depends on our ability to recognize its disguise.

Looking back at the world, it's all so clear that there’s beauty that waits to be unveiled, mysteries that long to be uncovered. But people so rarely stop to take a look. They just keep moving. It's a shame, really.

To live in fear is not to live at all. There will always be those who face their fears and those who run away. What a waste!

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To be continued....*still on Season 7 Episode 2*