a whole story from beginning to end 10/19/2008
the idea of valuing an entire Story from beginning to end
was impressed upon me and spiritually made me aware
that i wasn't really being true to the spirit of the film makers
if i watched just part of a film and believed that that's all i needed to do.
and even now, there are people who do that
they value a Story only insofar as watching parts of it, then flipping the channel.
no, what i have become convinced of is: take the time. take the time to watch the entire film.
if you're reading a book, read the entire book. novel. history. whatever kind of book it is.
and if you don't understand the meaning or intent behind a particular sentence, stay with it
until you do understand clearly the meaning or intent of the sentence.
in terms of life itself, life is a Story. don't treat life as a TV set that you can just flip channels
any time you want.
no, life as a Story is sacred. with all of the ups and downs of a life,
it makes up an entire life. you know the people you know. you have to cultivate those friendships
the way a garden might be cultivated. give your attention, your time, your friendship, and the friendships will blossom and continue to live.
and believe that there is One above, there is a Man Upstairs, who will reward the just.
i always believe in the Biblical saying (to paraphrase the Proverbs) that
the bountiful heart shall be blessed, for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
in other words, if you are bountiful, if you are generous, you will receive it back from the Lord.
so don't give up hoping for the best life. continue to be generous, and eventually God will be generous with you.
and of course, be thankful for the blessings you already have.
when telling a Story, if there is no time limit, tell the whole Story, but only if there is a good point to the Story,
in other words, if the point of the Story is resting in good intentions and goodness in general
----to pay someone to listen to you tell a Story is crazy, to be honest.
that's why i think those who have been deceived by the allure of counseling are mixed up in something crazy----
you cannot buy friendship. it's putting a dollar value on communication. and that's not real friendship. nothing ain't nothing if it ain't free, says janis joplin
was impressed upon me and spiritually made me aware
that i wasn't really being true to the spirit of the film makers
if i watched just part of a film and believed that that's all i needed to do.
and even now, there are people who do that
they value a Story only insofar as watching parts of it, then flipping the channel.
no, what i have become convinced of is: take the time. take the time to watch the entire film.
if you're reading a book, read the entire book. novel. history. whatever kind of book it is.
and if you don't understand the meaning or intent behind a particular sentence, stay with it
until you do understand clearly the meaning or intent of the sentence.
in terms of life itself, life is a Story. don't treat life as a TV set that you can just flip channels
any time you want.
no, life as a Story is sacred. with all of the ups and downs of a life,
it makes up an entire life. you know the people you know. you have to cultivate those friendships
the way a garden might be cultivated. give your attention, your time, your friendship, and the friendships will blossom and continue to live.
and believe that there is One above, there is a Man Upstairs, who will reward the just.
i always believe in the Biblical saying (to paraphrase the Proverbs) that
the bountiful heart shall be blessed, for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
in other words, if you are bountiful, if you are generous, you will receive it back from the Lord.
so don't give up hoping for the best life. continue to be generous, and eventually God will be generous with you.
and of course, be thankful for the blessings you already have.
when telling a Story, if there is no time limit, tell the whole Story, but only if there is a good point to the Story,
in other words, if the point of the Story is resting in good intentions and goodness in general
----to pay someone to listen to you tell a Story is crazy, to be honest.
that's why i think those who have been deceived by the allure of counseling are mixed up in something crazy----
you cannot buy friendship. it's putting a dollar value on communication. and that's not real friendship. nothing ain't nothing if it ain't free, says janis joplin
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