MONUMENTS ALONG THE WAY
LESSONS IN LIFE – THINGS I HAVE LEARNED
As I get older I find myself reflecting on my life and the things I have found to be true. Many of these truths I discovered by observation and many I have learned the hard way, through experience. The following are in no particular order.
1. It is human nature throughout history to want to act irresponsibly without negative consequences. But, there are always consequences. The hardest person to forgive is me.
2. Success in life’s endeavors most often follows self discipline. Including hard work and responsible behavior.
3. The Native American Indian made the mistake of believing Government promises.
4. We do not truly appreciate what we have not worked for.
5. Core values are essential to inner peace and harmony.
6. A loving family and true friends are more valuable than gold or silver.
7. We humans often do not want to hear the truth if it is unpleasant. “I have given up my search for truth and now seek a good fantasy.”
8. Creating dependency destroys lives. Whether the dependency is for drugs or a handout. That is why the nations parks have signs saying “Don’t Feed The Animals”. It makes them dependent.
9. Good intentions often lead to bad unintended consequences. Example: The War on Poverty. In 50 years we have spent 22 Trillion Dollars fighting poverty and it is worse today than when we started and we have done great damage to the family unit in the process.
10. Never stop being thankful for things I too often take for granted. The “green pastures and quiet waters” of life. My loving, faithful and long suffering wife. The laughter and shining eyes of my daughter. The joy and comfort of good friends. A warm bed on a cold and rainy night. Indoor plumbing .
11. My faith in my Creator. For “I am fearfully and wonderfully made…..” Psalm 139:14.
12. And finally, when I find that I am taking myself too seriously, I look in a mirror. My Creator also has a sense of humor.
Bob Bandy
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