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THE BRICK - A Parable to Live By - Wake Up America

A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street,going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down

  when he thought he saw something.

As his car passed, no children appeared. Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag's side door!He slammed on the brakes and backed the Jag back to the spot where the brick had been thrown.
 

The angry driver then jumped out of the car, grabbed the nearest kid and pushed him up against

  a parked car shouting,  

'What was that all about and who are you? Just what the heck are you doing? That's a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. Why did you do it?' The young boy was apologetic.'Please, mister...please, I'm sorry but I didn'tknow what else to do,' He pleaded. 'I threw the brick because no one else would stop....' With tears dripping down his face and off his chin, the youth pointed to a spot just around a parked car.. 'It's my brother, 'he said 'He rolled off the curb and fell out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him up.' 

Now sobbing, the boy asked the stunned executive, 'Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too heavy for me.'
    

Moved beyond words,the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He hurriedly lifted the handicapped boy back into the wheelchair, then took out a linen handkerchief and dabbed at the fresh scrapes and cuts. A quick look told him everything was going to be okay. 'Thank you and may God bless you,' the grateful child told the stranger. Too shook up for words, the man simply watched the boy push his wheelchair-bound brother down the sidewalk toward their home.

  

It was a long, slow walk back to the Jaguar. The damage was very noticeable, but the driver never bothered to repair the dented side door. He kept the dent there to remind him of this message:


 'Don't go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to
get your attention!' 

God whispers in our souls and speaks to our hearts Sometimes when we don't have time to listen, He has to throw a brick at us. It's our choice to listen or not.

  

Thought for theDay: 
  

If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it.
 

If He had a wallet,your photo would be in it.
 

He sends you flowers every spring. 

He sends you a sunrise every morning . God loves you very much. 

Send this to every 'beautiful person' you wish to bless.
 

God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. 

Read this line very slowly and let it sink in...
 

If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

THE BRICK - A Parable to Live By - Wake Up America

IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE? - Gratitude for What We Have

 


IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE?


Gratitude for What We Have -
Take a break from your busy schedule and savor nature, wildlife, plants, animals, peace, sunshine - BEAUTY .   Are you really watching and listening? Then you must be loving it and not taking for granted the abundance God has given us  during our short time on earth. Pass it on. Thanks to the wonderful artist for composing and creating this video and music. Thanks to Blake for sending

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'In The Year 2525' Song's Predictions Proving Far Ahead of Schedule

Credit Thaapa1 (Youtube)

'In The Year 2525' Song's  Predictions Proving Far Ahead of Schedule

LYRICS from the popular 1975 '2525'

'SciFi Song' are proving far behind schedule.

Predictions made in the song are almost all   happening- 

in some cases thousands of years sooner than expected.  
What some considered science fiction has become reality only 50 years later

"In The Year 2525" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks beginning July 12, 1969 was written by Evans and Richard Lee .  The writers must be surprised or even shocked  to see their predictions coming true  in less than 50 years, NOT 500 OR MORE AS PREDICTED, since their song hit the airwaves.

 In The Year 2525 Lyrics | MetroLyrics

Read more: Zager And Evans -

Breaking down the lyrics, one by one, we find:

                 

In the year 2525, if man is still alive

If woman can survive, they may find

In the year 3535

Ain't gonna need to tell the truth,

TRUTH? What's Truth anymore?  Lois Lerner  goes free after running the IRS  into the ground, Hillary Clinton instead of going to jail for erasing 60,000 (many classified) emails, unlike Nixon who    'only' eased 15 minutes of tape in Watergate ,  is the leading candidate for   President   despite the emails and Benghazi video lie and countless other scandals. Our own leader of the country President Obama promised us 'We could use our own doctors' well knowing this was untrue with respect to 'Obamacare'  and other repeated lies

 on down to local graft and corruption in nearly every major city and  school district in America to the citizenry, of which 38% of the working force are not working and mostly living on the dole well beyond  old 'disability' time limits, spending food stamps illegally on liquor and drugs...

 tell no lie,
 Everything you think, do and say 
 Is in the pill you took today

 JUST LOOK AT TV PRIME TIME COMMERCIALS - PHARMACEUTICALS HAVE TAKEN OVER OFFERING MOST EVERY CURE NOW  IN A PILL, AND, IF NOT, NOW LEGAL (IN MORE AND MORE STATES) / MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND PRESCRIPED DRUGS. JUST OUT A NEW STUDY THAT SHOWS MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS OF PEOPLE ON ANTI-DEPRESCENTS ARE NOT DEPRESSED.

In the year 4545 You ain't gonna need your teeth,

HAVE YOU HEARD OF IMPLANTS, NOW TAKING THE WORLD BY STORM? NO TEETH NECESSARY

 won't need your eyes,

HAVE YOU HEARD OF GOOGLE CARS? GET IN AND PAY ZERO ATTENTION

OR VERY LITTLE...  REMOTE CONTROLS, SMART PHONES, COMPUTERS, DRONES AND ROBOTS NOW ALLOW PEOPLE TO LITERALLY SIT ON THEIR COUCH WITH LITTLE NEED TO GET OFF IT. THOSE WHO STILL WORK CAN WORK OUT OF THEIR HOMES, NEVER HAVING TO CONFRONT

ANOTHER PERSON IN PERSON

You won't find a thing to chew

SEE ABOVE  'PILLS' FOR EVERYTHING

Nobody's gonna look at you

SEE ABOVE  'WON'T NEED YOUR EYES'

In the year 5555

Your arms hangin' limp at your sides

HAVE YOU BEEN TO WALMART RECENTLY

AND LOOKED AT THE 'HUMAN'  SPECIMANS.

OBESITY AND DIABETES ARE AT RECORD NUMBERS

AND LOTS OF FAT ARMS HANGIN' LIMP IN MOTOR DRIVEN CARTS

Your legs got nothin' to do

Some machine's doin' that for you

SEE ABOVE 'DRIVEN CARTS' OR GOOGLE CARS, REMOTE CONTROLS,

SMART PHONES, COMPUTERS, ETC

In the year 6565

You won't need no husband, won't need no wife

NUMBER OF UNMARRIED PEOPLE (OVER 25)  AT RECORD NUMBERS  (20%)                                                         -ADD THAT TO 50% DIVORCED AND YOU HAVE ABOUT 70% OR  NEARLY THREE-QUARTERS OF                                                         ALL PEOPLE UNMARRIED - AND OFTEN HAPPIER THAN THE MARRIED ONES.

You'll pick your son, pick your daughter too

From the bottom of a long glass tube

ALREADY AVAILABLE AND HAPPENING

SO FAR,  WE'RE ABOUT 4,500 YEARS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE ON                                                                            ZAGER AND EVAN LYRICS

In the year 7510

If God's a coming, He oughta make it by then

Maybe He'll look around Himself and say

Guess it's time for the judgment day

In the year 8510

God is gonna shake His mighty head

He'll either say I'm pleased where man has been

Or tear it down, and start again

THE LATTER IS LOOKING MORE LIKELY - AND A LOT SOONER

In the year 9595

I'm kinda wonderin' if man is gonna be alive

He's taken everything this old earth can give

And he ain't put back nothing

WE'RE WONDERING IF MAN WILL BE ALIVE IN 2025, FORGET 9595

Now it's been ten thousand years

Man has cried a billion tears

For what, he never knew, now man's reign is through

But through eternal night, the twinkling of starlight

So very far away, maybe it's only yesterday

In the year 2525, if man is still alive

If woman can survive, they may find

Songwriters

Evans, Richard Lee

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Read more: Zager And Evans - In The Year 2525 Lyrics | MetroLyrics

Mary Oliver poem "The Journey" Directs Us to Our Inner Voice, Finding Ourselves, True Calling

 

This Mary Oliver poem "The Journey" touches the core of what happens when the wise inner voice so many of us have suppressed finally refuses to be silenced any more. When this "Inner Pilot Light" speaks, it tends to speak uncomfortable truths, but this voice is guiding you back home, where your true essence lies and your inner radiance can sparkle brightly once more.

One day you finally knew
what you had to do, and began,
though the voices around you
kept shouting
their bad advice –
though the whole house
began to tremble
and you felt the old tug
at your ankles.
‘Mend my life!’
each voice cried.
But you didn’t stop.
You knew what you had to do,
though the wind pried
with its stiff fingers
at the very foundations – – –
though their melancholy
was terrible. It was already late
enough, and a wild night,
and the road full of fallen
branches and stones.
But little by little,
as you left their voices behind,
the stars began to burn
through the sheets of clouds,
and there was a new voice,
which you slowly
recognized as your own,
that kept you company
as you strode deeper and deeper
into the world,
determined to do
the only thing you could do –
determined to save
the only life you could save.

ALONENESS VS. LONELINESS, DEPRESSION,DISFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES

 

 

COPING WITH HOLIDAYS – ALONENESS VS. LONELINESS, DEPRESSION,DISFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES

by admin | Dec 12, 2014 | Relationships, Words of Wisdom

COPING WITH HOLIDAYS  – ALONENESS VS.

LONELINESS, DEPRESSION, KIDS FROM

DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES

12-12-14
                       Perhaps that I take life more serious than others today has something to do with not only losing my family but   probably more with   the way I was ‘raised.’   I’ve since  learned that kids of domineering, perhaps ragaholic parents not only have a much higher rate of depression but also have greater trouble in relationships, often never marrying (or jhaving bad marriages) and not having kids (or having dysfunctional ones, themselves) . After being ‘beaten down’ as kids we  often have no interest in taking on children . (I tell people I’m still trying to live out the REAL childhood I never had and not I’m ready for kids, yet. Ha! ) I’m not one to play the blame game , accusing my late parents for later troubles I’ve had -in fact, I always  tried to put differences behind me while continuing to help my   Mom and Dad with e.g. medical issues, etc. to the end – but it is a reality that people from dysfunctional homes look at life differently than kids from more ‘normal’ upbringings.

alone, loneliness,audrey hepburn, holidays, depression

In many ways I have no regrets. Life is not just one  silly selfie for some of us,today.  While I like to laugh I believe it’s important to QUESTION things,especially today, as I see things in society changing for the worse. Perhaps I’ve become less a follower and more of a QUESTIONER has something to do with my dark past. Perhaps after having seen more wrong in my own life I’m more aware when I see wrong in societal life.  After spending decades  living life thorugh  others’ lenses  I ‘ve grown tired of accepting other’s ‘values’that I don’t agree with.


Perhaps going thorough a life of challenges has given me a more critical eye and    SURVIVING what I’ve been through, not to mention my own past medical issues (which pale when compared to my parent-controlled upbringing) makes me view life with deeper meaning while I try to squeeze more out of every moment. It’s too bad in one way that it takes much sorrow and h eartache to bring awareness but , in my case, I can say that it’s given me a deeper appreciation of life, the little and big t hings  that are often overlooked by many.  Had I not ‘paid dues,’I might be happily married with 2.2. children myself.

But,  I have no regrets. This is the life I’ve been dealt and I look forward to the remaining years being the best yet. Now, finally, I can call my own shots , be with whom I want and not having to please my parents anymore.


It’s something I rarely discuss with others as most people come out of more ‘normal’ upbringings and would probably not relate to what I have to say. But, growing up as I did can contribute to one   turning inward and introspective, in my opinion. For example, I’m less accepting of mainstream societal trends of the day, especially what I call a ‘decaying’ culture we live in today. Many ‘normals’ will overlook societal ‘lies’, if you will,   e.g. administration, sports, etc. while people like myself may question what we see as wrongs and, in my case, harkening back to a simpler, happier time I remember as , yes , a child – in spite of my parents (Up to the age of 13 I did seem to manage to have a happy ‘other ‘life ‘ thanks in part to good friends and a good period to grow up in, i.e. the 1950s and early 1960s.)


Frankly, while I miss my family, I don’t miss some of the forced family occasions such as Thanksgiving and other holidays when family (including secondary relatives) supposedly get together to give thanks but really end up feeling worse. That’s me. That was my late dear sister,too, who , of the same parents went through a similar upbringing as I, and thereby lends credence to these feelings of mine.  While, ideally, it would be nice to get together with people of like persuasion, I rather enjoy more quiet times alone or with few good friends rather than being with others more out of habit or expectations (as I did most of my life) than my own wanting. As more of an Indian than a Chief, it’s nice to be free of the many Chiefs in my extended family telling me what to do as if my way didn’t count. So, for those who claim loneliness, especially known to occur during holiday seasons, might take new hope in rewiring their alone-ness- not loneliness



Many will complain about being so alone over holidays.  Yes, ideally, it’s nice to be with other like-minded people, but save for that I’d rather be alone than thrown together with other non-like-minded people. Perhaps this is MY FAULT for being  different – albeit a different caused by circumstances largely out of my control.   So, I will enjoy my holidays this year  finally doing things I LIKE, such as taking in old movies, music, etc. , rather than following  the latest trendy things so many follow in line to do. I played that ‘following’ role for years and years trying to do ‘what’s right’ but if it’s fulfilling those other than yourself I think it’s time to finally move on and LIVE WHAT YEARS I HAVE LEFT.

Art of Stillness – Wizard Of Oz, Dorothy Famous ‘Backyard’ Quote

by admin | May 24, 2015 | Stillness, Wizard of Oz, WORDS OF WISDOM, Words of Wisdom

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“If I ever go looking for my heart’s desire I won’t go any further than my own backyard because if it isn’t there
then I haven’t lost it.” – Dorothy, Wizard of Oz

Art of Stillness – Wizard Of Oz, Dorothy Famous ‘Backyard’ Quote

Maybe Dorothy was right and we need not go any further than our backyard to find nature’s beauty and riches. 

 

 

 

COPING WITH HOLIDAYS – ALONENESS VS. LONELINESS, DEPRESSION,DISFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES

by admin | Dec 12, 2014 | Relationships, Words of Wisdom

COPING WITH HOLIDAYS  – ALONENESS VS.

LONELINESS, DEPRESSION, KIDS FROM

DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES

12-12-14
                       Perhaps that I take life more serious than others today has something to do with not only losing my family but   probably more with   the way I was ‘raised.’   I’ve since  learned that kids of domineering, perhaps ragaholic parents not only have a much higher rate of depression but also have greater trouble in relationships, often never marrying (or jhaving bad marriages) and not having kids (or having dysfunctional ones, themselves) . After being ‘beaten down’ as kids we  often have no interest in taking on children . (I tell people I’m still trying to live out the REAL childhood I never had and not I’m ready for kids, yet. Ha! ) I’m not one to play the blame game , accusing my late parents for later troubles I’ve had -in fact, I always  tried to put differences behind me while continuing to help my   Mom and Dad with e.g. medical issues, etc. to the end – but it is a reality that people from dysfunctional homes look at life differently than kids from more ‘normal’ upbringings.

alone, loneliness,audrey hepburn, holidays, depression

In many ways I have no regrets. Life is not just one  silly selfie for some of us,today.  While I like to laugh I believe it’s important to QUESTION things,especially today, as I see things in society changing for the worse. Perhaps I’ve become less a follower and more of a QUESTIONER has something to do with my dark past. Perhaps after having seen more wrong in my own life I’m more aware when I see wrong in societal life.  After spending decades  living life thorugh  others’ lenses  I ‘ve grown tired of accepting other’s ‘values’that I don’t agree with.


Perhaps going thorough a life of challenges has given me a more critical eye and    SURVIVING what I’ve been through, not to mention my own past medical issues (which pale when compared to my parent-controlled upbringing) makes me view life with deeper meaning while I try to squeeze more out of every moment. It’s too bad in one way that it takes much sorrow and h eartache to bring awareness but , in my case, I can say that it’s given me a deeper appreciation of life, the little and big t hings  that are often overlooked by many.  Had I not ‘paid dues,’I might be happily married with 2.2. children myself.

But,  I have no regrets. This is the life I’ve been dealt and I look forward to the remaining years being the best yet. Now, finally, I can call my own shots , be with whom I want and not having to please my parents anymore.


It’s something I rarely discuss with others as most people come out of more ‘normal’ upbringings and would probably not relate to what I have to say. But, growing up as I did can contribute to one   turning inward and introspective, in my opinion. For example, I’m less accepting of mainstream societal trends of the day, especially what I call a ‘decaying’ culture we live in today. Many ‘normals’ will overlook societal ‘lies’, if you will,   e.g. administration, sports, etc. while people like myself may question what we see as wrongs and, in my case, harkening back to a simpler, happier time I remember as , yes , a child – in spite of my parents (Up to the age of 13 I did seem to manage to have a happy ‘other ‘life ‘ thanks in part to good friends and a good period to grow up in, i.e. the 1950s and early 1960s.)


Frankly, while I miss my family, I don’t miss some of the forced family occasions such as Thanksgiving and other holidays when family (including secondary relatives) supposedly get together to give thanks but really end up feeling worse. That’s me. That was my late dear sister,too, who , of the same parents went through a similar upbringing as I, and thereby lends credence to these feelings of mine.  While, ideally, it would be nice to get together with people of like persuasion, I rather enjoy more quiet times alone or with few good friends rather than being with others more out of habit or expectations (as I did most of my life) than my own wanting. As more of an Indian than a Chief, it’s nice to be free of the many Chiefs in my extended family telling me what to do as if my way didn’t count. So, for those who claim loneliness, especially known to occur during holiday seasons, might take new hope in rewiring their alone-ness- not loneliness



Many will complain about being so alone over holidays.  Yes, ideally, it’s nice to be with other like-minded people, but save for that I’d rather be alone than thrown together with other non-like-minded people. Perhaps this is MY FAULT for being  different – albeit a different caused by circumstances largely out of my control.   So, I will enjoy my holidays this year  finally doing things I LIKE, such as taking in old movies, music, etc. , rather than following  the latest trendy things so many follow in line to do. I played that ‘following’ role for years and years trying to do ‘what’s right’ but if it’s fulfilling those other than yourself I think it’s time to finally move on and LIVE WHAT YEARS I HAVE LEFT.

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'The Journey' -Mary Oliver Poem Directs Us To Find (Discover) Our True Selves, Long Hidden Away

 

This Mary Oliver poem "The Journey" touches the core of what happens when the wise inner voice so many of us have suppressed finally refuses to be silenced any more. When this "Inner Pilot Light" speaks, it tends to speak uncomfortable truths, but this voice is guiding you back home, where your true essence lies and your inner radiance can sparkle brightly once more.

One day you finally knew
what you had to do, and began,
though the voices around you
kept shouting
their bad advice –
though the whole house
began to tremble
and you felt the old tug
at your ankles.
‘Mend my life!’
each voice cried.
But you didn’t stop.
You knew what you had to do,
though the wind pried
with its stiff fingers
at the very foundations – – –
though their melancholy
was terrible. It was already late
enough, and a wild night,
and the road full of fallen
branches and stones.
But little by little,
as you left their voices behind,
the stars began to burn
through the sheets of clouds,
and there was a new voice,
which you slowly
recognized as your own,
that kept you company
as you strode deeper and deeper
into the world,
determined to do
the only thing you could do –
determined to save
the only life you could save.