Lessons learnt from Winnie the Pooh

Yes “Silly old Winne the Pooh”, the honey loving, slow talking, chubby, yellow bear in the red shirt. If you ever really watched Winnie the Pooh you would realise that he was the most brilliant of them all. It shows that even the simplistic of creatures (people) could have an impact and offer us something positive. Pooh usually quelled all quarrels, came up with solutions to problems and gave us some magnificent ideas that sparked our imagination and made us wonder. Socrates said wisdom begins in wonder so evidently Pooh Bear was teaching us from a very young age to be wise.

I came across some quotes today from Pooh Bear and this is my analysis of the lessons behind them.

“It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "What about lunch?"

Lol Good old Winnie, I particularly like this one because everyone who knows me knows I like my belly :D But this quote isn’t about food. It’s saying that it is easier and more enjoyable to communicate with someone on simpler terms. I mean is it not more enjoyable to talk to someone without any protocols or formality? Think of addressing the President or talking to a formal boss. Imagine if that was how things were all the time… sucky right? Lol. Less is more and even if you’re in a position of power people will be able to relate to you better if you are more like them.  

“You can't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.”

Women take note... Waiting for the right guy to come along? Why not go find the right guy? Waiting on the right new job? Why not go searching for it! Sometimes we have to be proactive, make things happen and don't waste time waiting for things to happen.

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“If the person you are talking to doesn’t appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear.”

Most persons I feel suffer from chronic fluff-in-ear-itis. But patience in a virtue. Be patient with people, people grasp, learn and understand at different rates. Patience is really a skill though and takes practice and the right temperament to master. Be more like Pooh, don't bother... Give everyone all the time they need. 

“Don’t underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can’t hear, and not bothering."

Learn to appreciate life and the little things that make it worth living. Time must be taken to appreciate the sunshine, the rain, the green grass, the moon, the sky and the clouds. Take time to just listen, to feel and to experience without any obligation to. 

"If ever there is tomorrow when we're not together... there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we're apart... I'll always be with you."

Beautifully inspiring. Everyone should always remember “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” Always remember and appreciate those close to you. This feels like a parent, loved one or someone close to you saying these things and reminding you that even when you all are apart you will always be with each other. 

“This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.”

Nothing else can be said about this quote, it is PERFECT! I wish all those things for each and every one of my friends and family. Speak positive things into the lives of the people you love. 

I really think that Winnie the Pooh should be knighted! Winnie has accomplished just as much as anyone knighted in years past. Devoting literally all of one's life to teaching children about life, values, friendship, inciting their imagination and prolonging their innocence in my opinion is more than deserving of such an honor.