Random Thoughts 8-15-14 1. I don’t do LITTLE stupid things. No, I do HUGE, UNMISTAKABLE, GARGANTUOUS….. stupid things. 2. Everything comes at a cost. We have to ask ourselves if IT is worth that cost…. 3. First impressions. I really try to keep ‘first impressions’ in perspective. Individuals sometimes misrepresent themselves due to nerves, insecurities, over-compensation, stress, etc. However, I must say, more often than not, my first impressions of people tend to be accurate. I need to remember this and try my best to present myself as genuinely as possible. 4. I love getting home, after being in public the majority of the day, look in the mirror and see the 6-inch whisker I somehow missed when I shaved. I mean, seriously????? I could blame my ‘contacts-in-close-up-vision’ issues, but I also do the ‘run-the-hands-across-the-face’ check….. 5. So, the neighbor’s puppy is spending more and more time at my house. She (Lilly the puppy pit-bull) absolutely loves me. A few days ago, she got really excited to see me. She jumped up, kissed me on the mouth, and head-butted me all at once. 6. I find it important to remember that failed endeavors, relationships, and choices are all learning experiences when perspective is kept – sometimes, that is difficult to remember. 7. As Christians, we should be kind. It seems to me, the secular world’s perception of the characteristics of a “Christian” is weakness and hatred. Sadly, very often today, those claiming and striving to be a Christian lend credence to that perception. I have been taught and believe the word ‘Christian’ not only means ‘one who follows Christ,’ but also one who is ‘Christ like.’ Don’t get me wrong; I’m not fond of the watered down, lite-version of Biblical teachings that seem so prevalent today. With that being said, I feel, as a Christian, our purpose is to add to the family. I don’t think hatred is productive means to win people to Christ. So, with recent events, OF COURSE I’m talking about the death of Robin Williams. I find his death sad and tragic. What good is saying hateful things? How does that help someone struggling with depression? If you haven’t experienced some form of depression on your journey of this thing called life, good for you – I’m truly glad you have escaped this difficult and rocky road. Many of us HAVE experienced it in some way or the other. It isn’t pleasant. For someone who is struggling with depression, who is being unkind, insensitive, and down-right hateful beneficial or the Christian thing to do and express? As my mother said, “God didn’t burden me with the responsibility of being a judge. I certainly don’t want to assume the role.” I believe God is all powerful and omniscient. I believe he can hear an unspoken prayer, thought, or a feeling in the smallest possible fraction of time. 8. I’m tired of the expression “the god of your understanding” (yes, lower-case g because I believe there is only one true God). 9. Life is wonderful. Life is painful. Life is beautiful. People will let you down. If you show love, it may not be returned; love anyway. If you trust someone, they may betray you; trust them anyway. When you greet people with kindness, the opposite may be returned to you; be kind anyway. If you are generous to a person, that generosity may not be returned; be generous anyway. [Obviously not original, but it’s my take on it] 10. Sometimes I worry that someone might not like me. Then, I remember I don’t like all people. 11. If you ask my opinion, I try to be polite, but I’ll be to the point and somewhat blunt. 12. I work with some really cool and fun people!
Posted on: Sat, 16 Aug 2014 05:06:01 +0000
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