06
December
06
December
Brian returns
You’re to young to be watching this show.
Click to see the reincarnation of Brian (never kill the dog)
06
December
06
December
To help or not to help that is the question-Please share and comment
When I was a bit younger I dated a beautiful young lady who I thought had a great time with me but for some reason wouldn’t return my phone call. So I came up with this secret plan to find out the true reason why. The plan was simple I would have my friend call to find the reason why I was on the other line listening. What I soon discovered shocked me, she said that I was a great guy (ok good guy) but I was too helpful. What is too helpful?
I have always believed in “to do unto others as you would want done unto you” and to me that means to be that helping hand when someone is in need. Many have wondered does that mean you offer a helping hand when a person doesn’t ask for that hand or should you not “bug into someone else’s business”? I believe there is a line between that hand and a push. Here is how I draw the line (below). Please note that line isn’t always straight.
(1) If someone asks for help try to help them if you have the ability to do so or get others that might be able to help. This is the case unless that person is actually hurt by the offering. When a car appears stuck on the road I call the police to get them assistance (my mechanical skills are less then adequate). If a beggar ask for change for food I’d buy them the food rather then give them the money to use for other detrimental purposes.
(2) When someone appears to be suffering or “in need of help” then you can say “is there anything I can do to help”.
(3) If the answer is “no” move on except when the continue to suffer because of a poor choice they have made and/or you are close to that individual. This is where tact comes in. You could say “it appears that you might be having difficulty, I’d love to help you if you’d like but understand if you want to sort it out yourself. Please just understand I’m there if k you change your mind.”
(4) If the answer is yes but they don’t truly accept your advise they might just want empathy and then it’s your decision how much empathy they deserve.
(4) If the answer is no then let it be and ask G-D to give them the insight to solve the problem that they are having.
PLEASE ADD YOUR OWN THOUGHTS AND SHARE WITH OTHERS.
05
December
Now it makes sense-Top Secret
I was just studying the psychological theory of effort justification and it’s mind blowing because it explains so much. The theory basically states that people will believe something is good even though they know it’s bad because of the negative experiences they go through to get it. Here are some key ways that it works in today’s society (below).
(1) You wait an hour to see the latest movie or show. Your mind says why would I do something so stupid? Later your mind concludes that the movie was great (even though it wasn’t) to justify waiting in line.
(2) You buy the most expensive chocolate on the rack. Your mind initially makes you feel like you’re a dummy until you taste it and it’s heaven sent or you rationalize that it is
(3) A manufacturer makes sure their product is the most expensive so those that buy it will believe it’s the best even if it isn’t.
(4) A Fraternity will use extreme hazing for their new members so that those who join will feel that they are joining the best club out there.
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December
05
December
Am the only one.
After Tim Teebow’s miracle year at the Denver Broncos I looked forward to seeing him play on my (last year) beloved Jet’s but the Jets didn’t see it my way and this year I’m not seeing them. A matter of fact it appears that no football team will give him a chance. Too me it’s a stupid business decision because fans will come out just to see him play and that will results in not only more ticket sales but merchandise sales as well. Now it appears that the fat lady has finally starting singing (see link below) . I wish him luck in his new career move (he deserves it) but still football justice wasn’t served.
Click to find Tim Teebow’s new career avenue
05
December
Ishing- my new adverb- pass it on
Have you ever been in-between? For example you’re about to leave but know you will have to keep coming back. Then you are in a state of “ishing”. Here’s how it works (below).
(1) add ishing to any verb.
Workishing = Sorta working but not sure if it will last
leavishing = Sorta leaving but not sure if you’ll get to the door
eatishing = About to eat but continually interrupted
writishing = Writing but it’s sorta going know where.
Uh oh is there where this post is goi…
05
December
Freedom is Faith
Many of my friends believe that my faith places too many restrictions on me but I see it as true freedom. My faith doesn’t permit me to eat certain foods, makes me observe certain customs and take off certain days of work but that is far less restrictive then those who don’t have faith. Here are just a few ways faith gives you freedom.
(1) Others feel they are judged by many people and feel restricted because of their judgment while those of faith only have to worry about being judged by G-D
(2) Those without faith worry about keeping up with their neighbors while those of faith only worry about following the truth.
(3) People without faith are enslaved with feelings of guilt and being unsure of their role in life but people with faith know that G-D has a special role for them and that forgiveness is easily obtained.
(4) People with faith feel free even in the end because they believe that this is only one step while those without worry every step because they never know when those steps will end.
05
December
Fragile like Glass- cont….
Last night was another night when I rushed to accomplish too many things only to realize that it could end in a second. I was planning to leave my parking spot when I realized I had left my receipt, that retrieval almost cost me my life. As I went to open my door another car smashed right into my door. If I had realized that I lost that receipt a second earlier not only would my door be crushed but so would I.
How many times have we just missed an incident that would make our world stop in a second? We wait in traffic because there is a fatal accident ahead but if we had come a few minutes earlier could it have been us? We seen this week how tragedy can occur where we least expect it as 4 individuals with I’m sure many wonderful plans lost their life’s in the train derailment along the Metro-North line. How many people regret cursing themselves as they just missed that train? Life is fragile like glass and can end in an instant. Therefore we must realize that we are at G-D’s grace every second. It’s important to have plans and work to make them happen but never forget to enjoy the moments you have now.