systematic circumstances

This is my opinion sooooo you can take it or leave it folks.  For many folks, life is just a bunch of “systematic circumstances.” To get out of “systematic circumstances” isn’t always easy.  We are human and it isn’t as easy as it sounds as we all know. Many of us appear to be alright in general but are wound up tighter than a two-dollar watch! CadillacJack says—Maybe life can be a slippery slope if we are greedy and have ego problems (i.e. I’m sure that isn’t any of you folks).  LuckieEddie says—Yabut it’s American; the person with the most toys wins! 

My mentor use to say to me—erv, we are all programed by our past (i.e. environmentally and genetically).  GeorgeTheCrook says--We all have “systematic circumstances” that have/do affect our lives.  We all seem to struggle to overcome personal prejudices and preconceived ideas. We seem sometimes to run on angry more than on truth. It appears that some folks get it more than others and at a different pace.  Some maybe never get it. Ouchy ouchy! What do you think?

If some of our “systematic circumstances” are not good, maybe we need to break away from them and break the chain. We might want to get rid of some of our stinkn’ thinkin’.  Maybe if some of our “systematic circumstances” are good, we need to analyze them to make them even better (i.e. we can’t be perfect folks even though DuaneTheWorm thinks he is—he’s a great usurper). GerogeTheCrook says—Most folks like “systematic circumstances” and don’t want them to ever change (i.e. love the sameO sameO). I think that is very true but sometimes it’s “the writing on the wall” that says we have to change (i.e. we just need to read the writing).  Sometimes, the sooner the better. In business, the numbers sometimes tell the story (e.g. Nike getting out of the golf ball and equipment line—the decline of interest in golf sooooo they probably can’t make any money). MissPerfect says—It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure that out.  Probably not, but many individuals and companies seem to have a hard time with that.  MissPerfect says—I think it’s really prevalent in non-profit organizations including churches. It’s soooo much easier for the leaders to just ride the wave heading to the beach (i.e. the end)!  They have no financial interest in it sooo it isn’t as important to them maybe.  I don’t know. What do you think.  It sure isn’t operated like a company which has stock holders. AverageJoe says--The army of analyticals will tell us, if it has not gone well the last 5 years, why do you expect it to get better; You are just kidding yourselves. Da! WorldClassLarry says--It usually doesn't change until money is involved.  Crazy!

I read this while eating my oatmeal with half a banana on it (i.e. footnotes of one of my favorite Books of the Bible)—Humanistic wisdom—wisdom without God—leads to grief and sorrow. ~ In Scripture the fool is not one who cannot learn, but one who refuses to learn. ~ Success is unpredictable, because man is not wise enough to know when misfortune may overtake him. ~ Live life to the fullest. ~ Fear God. Loving reverence is the foundation of wisdom. 

This was not a systematic circumstance.  We were invited to stay at some friends’ lake house. It was a perfect situation for us for sooooooooo many ways.  Our friends asked what I meant—It was a beautiful setting overlooking the lake, a bike trail a couple of blocks away, and a neat little breakfast place in historic downtown that we really enjoyed.  It was a very good time for me to mediate and think.  Arlene just loved to look over the lake. She really liked it.  She wanted to stay longer but I told her we had to get home to “milk the cows and feed the hogs.” It truly changed the speed of my mind (i.e. probably for a short time anyway).  Does that make any sense to you?  Thanksamillion friends.

My mind can race pretty fast sometimes!  A friend told me that he can get on the fast moving train and go and go and go.  He then realizes that he has to get off the train and walk.  The train is going way tooooooo fast and is heading for disaster.  Interesting thought.  He also told me that it is good to have some “margin” in life.  It’s a lot better for a person.  Margin is probably not a “world systematic circumstance.”  Think through that folks. 

I have been retired almost 7 years now.  Recently a guy asked me if I still go to the office every day.  LOL! I told him I skip a day once in a while!  To be fair to him, my old companies have retained my name in the companies’ names.  Usually folks think they know more than what is going one but this guy knows less!  He needs to spend more time at the coffee shop or at church!

Probably not a “systemic circumstance” folks. No no!  Folks, it is soooo hard on a person when you feel sorry for someone you love 24/7/365 of which you can’t do anything to make things great (i.e. can’t fix it). And you know it’s is going to get worse (i.e. 100% certain). Ouchy ouchy! Some of you understand this but most of you don’t (i.e. that is a “systematic circumstance”). If you are such a person whom are a caregiver/or have been to someone you love, I suggest you just “carry on" a.k.a. press on! That’s all a person can do (i.e. my opinion). Carry on (i.e. try not to make the apple cart wobble). Really these situations are nutten a little Skippy peanut butter can't get a person through!  So there you go folks. Now you know. WildWillie says--Sometimes we are humbled by circumstances!  Such is life.

Happenstance, na, I don't think sooooo! Last Sunday night I went for a walk and had my phone in my pocket. When I got home, our daughter, Heather, called me and said I left 2-3 minute phone messages for her that were silent.  She said--You must have been walking dad.  What!  Crazy! We talked for some time. I told her it has been hard on me recently to see mom this way.  We had a very nice talk. I felt much better.  Very uplifting for me. Crazy huh!

A friend says to me--I like it when you are personal. Well folks, this made me cry.  Is that personal? Chet, our son, and Jessica and kids, Charlie and Rookie, are going on a Alzheimer's walk in Des Moines to raise money for the the cure of Alzheimer's (i.e. they have developed a Mellema team).  If any of you want to give a few bucks or join in the walk, go to their site.   http://act.alz.org/site/TR?team_id=358302&fr_id=8946&pg=team      Arlene and I plan to walk with them.   Don't feel obliged in any way.  But it is an opportunity!  

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

erv

MyFriendJean says—There are many ways to say “thank you”, but sometimes a smile says it best.

P.S. A friend sent me this in reaction to the last "It's Saturday"-- I had a class with Mark Woodhouse college prof, he said there is National survey  that says “we remember 100% memorize – 35% study – 15% see – 5% hear”  --- Isn’t that amazing --- only 5 % ----   we are not good listeners ~ Its stacked against you erv in trying to make change....nobody listens ..... ~ Pres. FDR hated White House Receptions lines – nobody listened – experimented,  with a big smile told the people as they went through the line “ I murdered my mother-in-law last night” – people answered -  that’s nice – how lovely – keep up the good work! – finally a foreign diplomat leaned down and whispered in his ear “ I’m sure she had it coming.”