Recalibrate/readjust

ItchieBitchie says--Much of what is said is just an opinion or belief or preference or gossip or philosophy.  Very little of what is said is actual fact.  Soooo please take that into consideration when reading this “It’s Saturday.”  I don't want to have a dustup with you. As my neighbor Lila says—It is what it is (i.e. and it ain’t going to change)!

A recent Sunday I had an opportunity which resulted in another opportunity. I visited with a neat couple who are maybe about 37 years old (i.e. have three small children).  I knew these folks basically all their lives and also have known their parents for many years.  I don’t talk to them very often as our lives just don’t cross paths.  I asked the gal if she misses her Daddy (i.e. her Daddy passed away maybe 6 or 7 years ago).  She cried.  I think that is a pretty good compliment to her Daddy.  Abraham Lincoln said in the Lincoln-Douglas debates—The highest compliment you can give me during the brief half-hour as I conclude is by observing a strict silence; I’d rather be heard rather than be applauded. When I was walking home, I passed a house of 92 year old Gracie.  She and her maybe 60 year old son were just going in the house.  I said—going to have tea and a donut with your son Gracie—no, tea and rusk; you aren’t Dutch if you don’t eat rusk; and you’re not much if you aren’t Dutch!

 Joesixpack says--When I talk, I’m just repeating what I already know but when I listen, I might learn something.  Does this make any sense to ya.

We all have beliefs and some folks even have convictions.  I read this sooo it must be right--Difference between a conviction and a preference, according to the U.S. Supreme Court. A preference is a very strong belief, held with great strength. You can give your entire life in a full-time way to the service of the preference, and can also give your entire material wealth in the name of the belief. You can also energetically proselytize others to your preference. You can also want to teach this belief to your children, and the Supreme Court may still rule that it is a preference. A preference is a strong belief, but a belief that you will change under the right circumstances. Circumstances such as…

I read in the paper that there are 1 billion Catholics in the world.  Christians (i.e. about 2 billion) compose of about one-third of the world population.  One half of Christians are Catholics and the other half are Protestants of approximately 3,300 different denominations that have different worship styles and sub-structure beliefs. Our little town has a North American Baptist church (i.e. one of many brands of Baptist) with a denominational membership of about 70,000, a Reformed Church of America church that has a denominational membership of about 230,000, and a Evangelical Presbyterian church with a denominational membership of  about 135,000.

The only thing that has changed is everything. OneSmartPerson says—It appears in our culture we live in, folks want more anonymity.  Does that make any sense to any of ya? Relax. I don’t think they’re going to send you up for wanting to be anonymous, although I’m pretty sure if they poked around a bit in your background they could find something else.

LuckyEddie says—I don’t pay much attention to praise of others and I don’t pay any attention to the praise that I give to myself.  Many times praise is not really sincere and it screws up a person’s head in thinking that it is (i.e. it can recalibrate a person’s head making it toooo big).  It’s better to not pay much attention to praise. The paper said--Yogi Berra didn’t ever seem to be much impressed with his successes.  I think that is a good quality.  What do you think?

Maybe toooo much over-control.  I wonder. GeorgeTheCrook says--I don’t want to be a fixer anymore.  I might use the “Ostrich Effect.” I’m just maybe going to use the “I just want to be myself and let others be themselves” (i.e. anonymity).  Huh, interesting.   And I don’t know what is maybe right and what maybe isn’t but it’s maybe just my belief or my preference (i.e. programed by my past).  And why do I even care what others think or do.  It’s maybe none of my business. Much of my thinking is just my opinion and interpretation.  And you know what folks, belief and interpretations have been around forever. There will be wars and rumors of war…over beliefs and preferences (i.e. folks who think they know what is right).  Such is life.

Happenstance, na I don’t think soooo! I just read what Peter Bergman wrote in the Harvard Business Review— …The key is being deliberate about which old behaviors to revert to. That’s where the question, “What am I grateful for?”  The things I am grateful for are, by definition, already a part of my life. I am grateful for the undistributed time I spend with my family. For the sense of presence and focus I feel when I am writing. For the times when I really sink in to listen to another, without any need to fix them or the situation they’re in. For the clarity I have come to in the past year about what’s important to me and to my business — and the time I spend in those areas of focus. https://hbr.org/2015/10/how-gratitude-can-help-your-career

Saturday question—Do you ever use situational ethics? Dating from the late sixteenth century, the Latin motto of the royal Stuart dynasty of Scotland was Nemo me impune lacessit—“No one attacks me with impunity.” Rendered in English, it says, “No one can harm me unpunished.”  LuckiyEddie says—Does that mean the same as an eye for an eye or is that just an excuse to exercise vengeance? Joesixpack says--I forgive but I get even.

MissPerfect says--If your output exceeds your intake, your upkeep will be your downfall.

AverageJoe says--If you want to be happy, focus on your health and your family. Health and family are generally not affected by your surroundings. No matter what your social direction is, those things remain valuable and fulfilling and they help keep you happy 

The Chicago Cubby says--We got to get red of "The Billy Goat Curse"--recalibrate/readjust! The "Curse of the Billy Goat is a sports-related curse that was placed on the Chicago Cubs in 1945 when Billy Goat Tavern owner Billy Sinis was asked to leave a World Series game against the Detroit Tigers at the Cubs' home ballpark of Wrigley Field because his pet goat's odor was bothering other fans.He was outraged and declared, "Them Cubs, they ain't gonna win no more," which has been interpreted to mean that there would never be another World Series game won at Wrigley Field. The Cubs have not won a National League pennant since this incident and have not won a World Series  since 1908.

And another thing, your perception might not be reality! I read this while eating my oatmeal with a half a banana on it--Beware that you do not credit your blessings to your abilities and efforts. It’s tempting to believe you are somehow worthy of God’s blessings, as though you’ve earned them. However, he desired that you, without any question, recognize that it was your loving Father who was responsible for every gift, every provision. Don’t hesitate to recognize that. Give him the credit and offer him the thanks.” The situation might be very different than what you are perceiving. My mentor use to tell me—erv, things are never as good as they look or as bad as they look. MissPerfect says—I don’t know about giving the Lord the credit; I worked hard and made myself who I am. That giving God the credit just might be a belief that some folks have.  You would have to prove it to me before I will believe it; I’m a very smart, powerful person with a lot of education. Huh, interesting.

Moore’s law is an interesting law.  Goggle it. It might be a fact folks and not a belief. You ain’t seen nutten yet!  It will change the status que. We might be on a continious cusp of revolutionary change a.k.a cutting edge or bloody edge. We will always need to recalibrate/readjust!  Such is life. 

Have a FUN day my friends unless you have other plans. (-:

erv

MyFriendJean says--Never look back or you will lose your stride.