At mention of the word precious, Gollum of Lord of the Rings whispers in my ear: “My precious.”
A Wikepedia article on Gollum explains: “The Ring, which Gollum referred to as “my precious” or “precious”, extended his life far beyond natural limits. Centuries of the Ring’s influence twisted Gollum’s body and mind, and, by the time of the novels, he “loved and hated [the Ring], just as he loved and hated himself.” Throughout the story, Gollum was torn between his lust for the Ring and his desire to be free of it.”
Precious according to the Oxford Dictionary implies something held dear, loved and valued often “sophisticated in a way that is artificial and exaggerated.”
To over-value something may lead to covetous behaviour. Often we yearn for something that is not ours. We become Gollum. The yearning to possess overtakes and overwhelms.
Get real.
Don’t Gollum.
A lava pit awaits.
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Don’t Gollum! A lava pit awaits. Oeg, hoe lekker ril ek nou. This was a lovely read, My Precious.
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Thank you my precious writing friend.
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Precious…
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Growwe stem”Thank you Precious.”
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😁❣
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Ingewikkeld vir perdebybrein.
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Ou Gollum was so verknog aan die precious ring. Hulle albei is ‘n lawa put hulle einde in.Les: Moenie goed so koester dat dit jou baas word nie.
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Dankie…ek het nooit daardie storie gelees nie.😄
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Gollum is a popular little dude today. I went with him too.
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What else. Iconic My Precious
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“Don’t Gollum” is my new favorite phrase!
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I made a word. Now I can shakespeare🤗😉
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