Monthly Archives July 2014

Why is it we’re never truly satisfied and should we be?  If we were satisfied with that car, house or even piece of chocolate would we not strive for something else? I believe it’s human and even dog nature to want more (trust me dogs like Filet Mignon better then Puppy Chow).  I enjoy the fine things in life as well but have found and outlet that allows me to stop and smell a  1/2 rose.

It’s important to enjoy what one has and strive to achieve for other reasons as well such as self actualization and helping others.   Therefore to battle this instinct that makes us look continually for the newest sometimes it’s best to go back to the basics. A simple Peanut butter and jelly sandwich (if your not allergic) and a glass of water will be just fine. Taking a simple walk and enjoying nature can undue many of these instincts for a few moments. Better yet reflecting on your achievements once a week will let you realize how much you truly achieved. You might not have saved the world but maybe you helped a friend or loved one with a difficult situation and who knows where that might have led. You might not be the biggest guy at the gym but you’re much stronger then when you first started.  If you take these few steps once a week trust me that newest chocolate will taste much better and you’ll look a whole lot better when looking in the mirror.

     If G-D forbid I develop a sickness that will take me awhile to get better if at all but I initially feel fine I’m going to have a party. This might seem bizarre but I realize that all your friends and family will come out to see you when you’re feeling really sick so why not give them a party before which you and they can truly enjoy. I’m not sure what I would actually call this party because usually parties celebrate happy occasions like birthdays and anniversaries how about “I’m Alive Party”?  Then the point is would it be right for them to have such a good time when tomorrow “doesn’t look so good” ? I believe so because life doesn’t come with any guarantees and at least this one would come with a warning.   I believe that this party might also inspire me to beat any odds against me so I could celebrate more happy occasions in the future. What do you think? 

This week I’m only going to list the articles that I fully found new and/or gave me a unique perspective on an issue that I  might have neglected.  It will be a bit more concise but I hope more informative. I will also explain why it got my attention.

(1) Gunman in Afghanistan executed 15 civilians belonging to the Shiite minority. In the past these murders were not based on the various forms of Islam but on if you accepted the control of the Islamist. Is this a sign that what is occurring in ISIS controlled Iraq could occur in Afghanistan once the American presence is reduced?

(2) A Fore-scenic photography has escaped Syria with thousands of pictures which appear to show the systematic brutality of the Syrian regime. Can the world continue to ignore this and if not what kind of response is appropriate and will be utilized ?

(3) Fort Worth, Texas holds onto it’s Western culture allowing Cowboys on horses to roam the streets. This is a quaint story that shows that some traditions never die.

(4) Former Republican Governor Mitch Daniels makes waves as the new school President of Purdue. It is interesting to see a Conservative running an institution that is predominately filled with those of the opposite philosophy and will be more interesting to discover if he is able to continue to be successful in the future.

(5) Unaccompanied girls outweigh boys coming to the U.S  illegally.  It perplexes the mind to think of a parent letting their young daughters make this extremely dangerous trip.

(6)ISIS blows up the tomb of Jonah from the bible.  Jonah was a man who reached out to others to repent and find G-D.  The bible records these activities helped save thousands from death that were of various background. Why destroy this symbol?

(7)  Protests in Germany by Arabs call for violence against the Jews. All I have to write is, in Germany?

(8) Russia has raised their prime interest rate to 8%  to stop inflation. What this will stop is any true economic expansion.

(9) Russia has announced lawsuits against McDonald’s to prevent it from selling it’s most popular burgers and milk shakes. Could the real reason be because Russia is trying to get back at the U.S sanctions or have they suddenly become Kosher? I think you know the answer.

(10) Elegant traditional watches are making a come back.  I guess people still want to be able to tell time.

(11) A commentator said that the U.N should focus on the programs that give you the biggest bite from your bucks when dealing with anti-poverty measures. It’s nice to dream isn’t it.

(12) There was a fascinating book review on the history of Drones. Drones will be utilized in all future conflicts and the ones with the most advanced technology will have the edge.

(13) The word “pariah” has an interesting history that explains how it came to be used today.

YOU CAN FIND IT BETWEEN THE SUIT AND TIE

Most of the time we deal with people who do “their job” but sometimes we are fortunate to find a professional. A person who believes their position in life is more then just a way to earn a dollar but actually to perform a service. These individuals will due work that truly helps no matter if it falls between the cracks society has put up. Here’s how you know (below) that you are dealing with such an individual. When you meet such an individual please make sure you tell them how much their service means to you and your friends.

(1) There is no clock that tells them they must stop their work.

(2) They go beyond the normal work and perform tasks that weren’t expected of them.

(3) These individuals truly respect their client and seek to provide them with the information they seek in a way that is understandable to them.

(4) There profession is a passion not a job that they punch out of every day.

(5) Ignoring the little details is unacceptable for this individual.