A nephew-in-law says--I want to die peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather. Not screaming in terror like the passengers in his car.
Dr.J says—"Pride thrives on a competitive nature that
tries to remain on top. Pride is a brutal master; it keeps you struggling,
striving, and grasping for some kind of worldly recognition and success. If you
want to experience peace, live humbly and be content in what God has given you
and called you to do.” But occasionally, they express a unique kind of grief:
running out of things to look forward to (i.e. I think we always need things to
look forward to, my opinion). Stephen says--“I just glanced at some trophies on
my bookshelves. So many have been discarded over the years, but a few remain to
remind me of tennis victories or basketball participation. I remember working
hard to win them, then displaying them proudly. Now they seem forgotten except
for an occasional glance and the fleeting memory of a triumph.” Those past
trophies remind me of how small they are compared to the big picture!
AverageJoe says--Don't Miss Out In Life, Enjoy What Life Has
For You; you gotta see the big picture. This is David’s story (i.e. anybody can
be a David)--“When I walked into the gift shop, I was greeted with a cheery ‘Good
afternoon!’ The young salesperson chattered brightly as she pointed out the
shop’s unique products, shared my observations about the weather, helped me
choose a gift, and neatly wrapped my purchase. ‘You must really enjoy what
you’re doing,’ I said. ‘Actually, I hate it,’ she replied. ‘I’m only doing this
because I have to. I can’t wait till six o’clock comes so I can join my friends
on the beach!’ As I walked away, I reflected on this young woman’s behavior. She
had given me the impression that she enjoyed her work. In reality, however, she
was merely putting in time” Boy, I hope we don’t use our lives and time on this
earth this way! Wouldn’t that be a waste
and a mess!
If you do not expect it, you will not find the unexpected,
for it is hard to find and difficult. Heraclitus 500 B.C-Greek Philosopher
I read this that is sorta kinda the big picture, I think
anyway--Paul wrote two lengthy passages addressing this issue in 1 Corinthians
10:14–11:1 and Romans 14:1-23. In short, he said that there was no harm in
eating meat from pagan temples, but he left the decision up to the individual.
More importantly, he cautioned against letting one’s own conscience be a
standard of judgment against others. He said that peace in the church and
mutual edification were most important (Romans 14:19). As always, love was to
be the guide: “Love...does not seek its own” (1 Corinthians 13:4-5). In all our
relationships—home, work, church—we are to love one another, not judge one
another. Pursue peace and edification wherever you go today. SusieQ says--I seem to forget the big picture some times! Ouchy ouchy!
In December 2008, Bernard Madoff was arrested for fraud. For
years, Madoff promoted a massive Ponzi scheme consisting not of real assets but
money contributed by investors. By the time the scheme was exposed, the money
was gone. Thousands of investors, who entrusted entire fortunes to Madoff, were
left with nothing. They placed vain hope in a payoff that didn’t exist. In
December 2008, Bernard Madoff was arrested for fraud. For years, Madoff
promoted a massive Ponzi scheme consisting not of real assets but money
contributed by investors. By the time the scheme was exposed, the money was
gone. Thousands of investors, who entrusted entire fortunes to Madoff, were left
with nothing. They placed vain hope in a very high payoff that didn’t exist. Many folks
didn’t see the big picture maybe!
RickyRick says—"Not only have you made mistakes in the
past, but you’ll also make more in the future. I guarantee it.” Even if I play
it safe and refuse to take risks, which is a mistake, I will make mistakes. Soooo
don’t be surprised folks when you make mistakes BUT I pray for wisdom that I
may make good or at least better decisions (i.e. put the odds in my favor)
soooo I don’t have to suffer soooo many results of bad decisions. BUT I still
will make mistakes, no question, absolutely, for sure; even if I don’t do
anything that is not completely bad, I still must suffer the consequences.
Soooo I’m doomed to make bad decisions. Such is life. I thank God for being
good to me; now that changes the perspective. Yes it does! Completely totally
entirely fully without question absolutely! It’s affords me to see the big
picture!
A friend sent me some thoughts to think about relating to the
big picture: erv, always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have
to eat them. erv, if you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
erv, it may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to be kind to others.
erv, never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won't
have a leg to stand on.
A friend, John (i.e. anybody can be a John), who we became
friends a zillion years ago sent me this about the big picture: Abdominal Fat Linked to Lower Brain Volume in
Midlife; ”Great, I'm not only overweight, I'm stupid.” In large study of
healthy middle-aged adults, greater visceral and subcutaneous abdominal fat on
abdominal MRI predicted brain atrophy on imaging, especially in women. Holy
smokes!
Now this is seeing the big picture--If you lend someone $20
and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.
Have a FUN day my friends unless you have other plans. (-:
erv
MyFriendJean said--With a good hobby you can find yourself and lose yourself at the same time.
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