a change in plans

I have to admit, that I’m not much in discussing something that no one knows the answer (i.e. for sure).  It appears we do it all the time.  It’s all in the interpretation by who ever thinks they know the answer.  Now if folks say—It is my opinion, well, I will listen.  It is actually funny to me that some folks think they know the absolute about something that has no absolute (i.e. some are cocksure).  MyNeighborDownTheStreet, a real cerebral person, thinks he knows everything (i.e. heavy on the thinks), says—The premises being thus settled, I proceed to observe that the concatenation of self-existence, proceeding in a reciprocal duplicate ratio, naturally produces a problematical dialogism, which in some measure proves that the essence of spirituality may be referred to the second predicable.   You ought to watch him take out the garbage!!!! If I see him coming, I’m in the house for sure.  For sure!

Some of you ask me why I do “It’s Saturday.”  Well, it started when we first got internet in our office.  We still worked on Saturday mornings soooo I sent out a short note to some family and a couple of friends—just to say hi with maybe a story, a joke, something philosophical, something uplifting, a comment, an idea and something else (i.e. the internet provided an opportunity, my opinion).  It just evolved from there.  What do you think my purpose is/was? Nothing really has changed.  For sure, it is not to straighten you out!  That is not my purpose and that is impossible anyway.  You know that.  You are way beyond that!!! haha RickyRick says—"What people think about you should not concern you and does not have any degree of influence on your happiness. Instead, here’s what Jesus says you should be worrying about. One day, we’re going to give an account of every word we used on the Internet or our phones or ever said. That ought to give anyone pause before they post anything or say anything. The Bible says that pride always causes conflict (Proverbs 13:10). Anywhere you find conflict, ego is involved. When my pride hits your pride, that causes conflict. Stay away from those who have foolish arguments and talk about useless family histories and argue and quarrel about the law. Those things are worth nothing and will not help anyone” (Titus 3:9 NCV).  ~   I asked my 5th grade grand granddaughter, Charlie, who she would vote for the Presidency if she could vote.  She told me and I asked why.  She explained herself.  I listened and said I see your point.  I think her reasoning was better than many adults. Where do you think she got her input in making her decision?

MissPerfect, who thinks she is faultless, suggests that many folks should not express their opinions on social media.  She thinks it can and might and will be detrimental to your health.  Some of you might lose your job and some of you might not ever get a job.  And besides, you aren’t going to change anyone’s opinion; other folks are as radical as you.  You are putting the odds against you.  You would be better off spending that time cleaning out the garage or polishing your shoes.  JoeBlow says-- The average American spends three hours and fifteen minutes on their phone a day.  Then maybe another 3 hours watching TV (i.e. when do they have time to eat?).  And maybe the most important thing we can do for our mental health is to sit in the stillness (i.e. which not many do).  Is this crazy or what.  Maybe we all need to reevaluate and make a change in our plans. Another option is to spend more time on our phones!

WallowWallie, who seems to really have it together or is just a top-end actor, says--Let me re-think that; I mean, let me re-think my whole life.  Am I thinking right?  Why do I think like what I do?  Maybe I need to change my old way of thinking?  Maybe my current way of thinking a.k.a. my inner self) is causing me to be miserable. Maybe I need to change my mind. Like the sign the guy on the street corner is carrying—Turn or burn! Ok, not that radical.  Or maybe!

I read in the paper soooo it must be right—Loneness isn’t nothing new.  Maybe soooo, but it sure seems like I hear a lot about loneness recently. It appears that loneness needs attention.  Loneness needs a change of plans, maybe. Here is an action suggestion that I never heard of before.  “A complex trait that encompasses self-reflection, empathy, compassion, and spirituality, wisdom is inversely associated with loneliness, according to research by Dr. Jeste, who has studied wisdom for the past 15 years. ‘People who score high on wisdom are not lonely,’ he says, adding that people can acquire wisdom by developing greater compassion and the ability to recognize emotional triggers and respond to them appropriately.” ItchieBitchie, who is really smart or really dumb, says—If you wouldn’t know you wouldn’t know! I did something that was suggested by our daughter that I never did before.  I declined an invitation.  It just didn’t fit me and it was going to be negative to me.  I never did that before.  I realize that it was not good for me.  I don’t know if that was wisdom, but I thought it was the right thing for me in my current situation (i.e. my opinion).  I did. 

CoachB says—There is an old statement that goes something like this, “If you dance with the devil long enough, he’ll eventually step on your toes.”  Saturday question—Have you ever danced long enough with the devil that he has stepped on your toes?  SusieQ says—YaBut at the time, he was such a good dancer and was soooo much fun.  BUT, sorry to say, it didn’t end up pretty at all.  ~  I finally realized that the early smell I had was not the smell I liked (i.e. meaning that this might be a warning). It wasn’t a real bad smell but not a great smell either.  After much thinking about it, I will and am proceeding with caution.  I think it’s a warning sign for me.  There is another old saying my Mom, Anna, would say to me—erv, if it stinks a little at the top of the barrel, it will stink a lot more when you get to the bottom of the barrel! My thinking might change my plans. I might make a u-turn. BUT flip the pancake, if it smells pretty good at the top of the barrel, it will smell oh sooo good when you get to the bottom of the barrel!

Do you ever laugh at yourself?  I do a lot.  It’s easy for me ‘cause I do and think of a lot of funny stuff (i.e. crazy stuff).  SusieQ says--When kids feel lonely or feel sorry for themselves, many parents sing this song to get them out of their funky mood.  It makes them laugh and can change their attitude.  Maybe we need to sing it and laugh at ourselves again.  When is the last time we sang this old kids’ song?  Give it a try. 

Abraham Lincoln said—Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.  I seem to learn a lot more when I listen instead of listening to myself talk, I already know what I’m about to say.  Of course, my ego likes to hear myself talk.  JoeBlow, who seems to be really full of good stuff or just full of it, says—Some would be better if they would keep their mouths shut (i.e. BUT they don’t know it). One of those “some” is me. Talk is cheap but it takes money to buy whiskey!  I had a person ask me what that means; it means talk means nuttin but it takes action to get something done (i.e. do something positive and most times without attention).  My Daddy, Chester, always said—erv, if you are good, you don’t have to tell anyone, everyone will know!  AverageJoe says-- It has become evident that everyone is talking – even shouting – but no one is listening (i.e. we even have/need mute buttons now!). Such is life.

Knowledge (i.e. reading and talking about it) is good but application is what is important. A friend said he went to a small group in a church and heard that we need to help folks time and time again, but we never helped folks. OneWisePerson says—That is why groups are soooo hard to work with and in; they have toooo much bureaucracy and difference of opinions that nuttin ever gets done. It’s easier to take the bull by the horns, call a couple of folks or just do it the lone ranger style, and get it done. You know that! But some folks like bureaucracy (i.e. big talkers but not doers)!

John Byron, an English poet who coined the phrase ‘Tweedledum and Tweedledee (i.e. in connection with what?) wrote, “The point is plain as a pike-staff.” Lewis Carroll wrote the nursery rhyme and Tweedledum and Tweedledee are the characters.  Tweedledum and Tweedledee     Agreed to have a battle;  For Tweedledum said Tweedledee      Had spoiled his nice new rattle.  Just then flew down a monstrous crow,      As black as a tar-barrel;   Which frightened both the heroes so,    They quite forgot their quarrel.   ~   Isn’t that funny and complete reality?  Sooooo something more important seems to make us refocus as to what is important or at least takes precedent.  Sooooo some stuff really doesn’t matter much now does it (i.e. does it really make much difference).  It is just trivia stuff, maybe!!!!  Such is life.

WorldClassLarry says—Hope is great, but hope is not a plan. Hope surely isn’t the America’s Game of the Week on NBC. Too make a big change takes a big plan (i.e. a big plan is a lot of work which most folks don’t want to do; it’s easier to kick the can down the street).  This attitude is especially easy to have in non-profit organizations (e.g. churches).  This is my opinion.  I had a person who is a professional and has experience suggested to me—Jesus is not the problem, but some churches are.  If sooo, it would be a good time to find out where the problem is (i.e. identify it) and then make a change of plans; get rid of the can! (i.e. my opinion). The past has soooo many traditions, family histories, beliefs, opinions etc. that change is soooo hard (i.e. the management doesn’t want to change—scary for sure). It appears many times that new starts are way easier.  Did this paragraph stimulate you negatively or positively? haha  CanKickerBestie says—I really don’t care as long as it doesn’t affect my money! That is what I thought. TopShelfExecutiveWithTheMBAandExperienced says--There is an old statement that says, "If what you have done the last 5 years have not gone well, why do you think it will be different the next 5 years if you don't change?"

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

erv

MyFriendJean says—Man’s mind once stretched by a new idea never returns to its original dimension.