Opportunity

Opportunity, originally uploaded by lucienphoto.

Opportunity presents itself to us all the time. Sometimes we acknowledge this; most times we do not even see it. It however exists all around us. Each of us has opportunities to make the world a better place. We can choose to be kind or evil. We can choose to acknowledge our own blessings and assist others or we can be prigs about our righteousness. How do you want to be remembered? As one who took took took and ignored those in need when there was more than enough to go around. Or do you want to be remembered as one who accepts that he is his siblings' keeper.

Since we can't take it with us and the warehouse has plenty, couldn't we all afford to be more generous? Couldn't we let those who serves us have a taste without the fear that it would all be lost?

Cogs in the Machine

Cogs, originally uploaded by lucienphoto.

Some people complain about sunny days. It's just too bright for them. Some complain about the rain even when they are farmers and the soil needs moisture. Some complain about having too much work. Others complain that it is too dry when they are busy scheduling tennis and golf matches. But there are some who can simply appreciate the good things that happen in life. They take joy in the special moments. These are the kind of people I like to be around. They would be happy pigs in a pen with ample mud, or apples patiently waiting on a tree. They do not expect miracles and experience the everyday, the mundane as special. What can you do to magnify the moment?