The losing of a thing imparts its value. A coworker of mine called this the warm body concept. He warned my boss and I to place due value on each of our employees, admonishing that we didn't know about all of the small things and extra work they put in. I found his point to …
Category: Introspection
Just Like That, My Whole Family Was Gone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdgPAetNY5U The power of forgiveness I'll be candid: I don't place much stock in Buzzfeed. Their videos are pointed and intended to prod people into politics. That is forgivable, but I have seen videos carrying their label clearly edited away from the truth and into a political slant. That said, this video holds the power …
What is Love?
What struck me as an inconsistency in Biblical literature kept bouncing round in my head. "If anyone loves the world or anything in the world, love for the Father is not in him." - 1 John VS "There is nothing better for a man than to enjoy his life and be merry in the short …
Unity. Friendship.
"What? Another post about Ender's Game? You must like that book." "Yes." Moving on: I have quite a few people in my life who carry the title of "friend." I've always viewed that as a strength and still do. I can become friends with almost anybody, I think. That's my superpower. It makes me a good …
Pushback
"When someone in need tries to push you away, that's when you need to try even harder to hold on tight." -Sister Maggie, a nun, talking about Daredevil's alter ego. Being a nun, priest (of any religion), social worker, counselor, or a caregiver of any type is one of the hardest jobs on the planet, …
On Reverence.
Hello, "Humans", As a Christian gone through numerous phases of faith (and still kickin'!) the word 'Reverent' holds a thick and creamy meaning to me. Impossible to convey that deep spirituality in any number of words to my own satisfaction, I'm going to pursue it from a different tac. I read a passage from the …
Little things
The tiniest misalignment can cause a catastrophic failure. A little off-hand comment can ruin a day. A few remarks can ruin a young ego. A tiny bug will send my wife screaming. A little salt can ruin an egg. A few drinks can ruin a life. A tiny sound can change a quiet room from …
What is Courage, anyway?
Danger comes knocking. The wise go running. The slow lay failing. The swift pant, cursing. The loud stand screaming. The meek kneel, praying. The generous reach, helping. The fools come rushing. The weak lay, joining. The Strong remain. All hurt. All suffer. Who does Courage claim? Courage always went unquestioned in my mind as …
A Secret of Joy: Fake It Till You Make It
Here is a perfect example of why solipsism is a flawed concept: Have you ever received a compliment (or, heaven forbid an insult) from someone that you knew to be factually inaccurate? Maybe that person is close to you and you believe that they know you deeply. It only adds to the confusion, right? You talk to …
Do You Like Being Sad?
Three men pause 'round a dying fire, Their red eyes burn redder in the quiet. Two have lost some dear thing long admired, No tears remain behind their eyes. One of these men has had a fill of grief, He departs to be happy and different. Another man cannot yet leave, The last man doesn't …
TheDishonestTruth 