Good Morning
Monday, September 1, 2008
It looks like it is another beautiful day. I am so happy.
I am noticing the significance of meditating every morning. There is something about sitting or kneeling or whatever position you prefer doing nothing until you feel at peace with yourself that left you rejuvenated for the day. I have noticed it before, but I kind of got out of touch with that. Now I am determined that every morning when I wake up I am going to pray, thinking nothing, just letting myself float into the state of bliss, rather than going straight to the computer like I did many mornings. It sure does improve my attitude and happiness for the day.
And what's more, I recently experienced the power of thinking positively. At work, you know me, I don't love my job. I don't hate it enough to want to quit, but I don't love it enough that I want to stay. The whole point is, I love the people that I am working with--they are mostly Christian people--but the labor itself isn't my line. Anyway, that said, I was thinking about good things that the God has blessed me with, and enjoy watching my co-workers singing different songs while trying to keep up with assembly line. Suddenly, everything I wanted came my way without any asking on my part! Whoo!
God is so good!
Those kind of experiences help me realize more convincingly that there are only two driving forces in this world, period.
This is my long weekend. Three days! Whoo!
On Saturday, Jay and I went to Garlic Festival in Pocono at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area. I never see so many ideas coming from garlic. I even ate garlic ice cream! It certainly is so good! If you think that sounds gross, that very reaction probably would tell you that you are closed minded--more ways than you cared to admit.
One thing I am curious about is that...I wonder if you have noticed that any picky eater has some "D" personality in him. If you can prove me wrong in that area, then I would stop talking about it. If you aren't sure what I am talking about, check out www.personalityinsights.com or read Who Do You Think You Are...Anyway?
My reasonings on that was because "D" are dreamers and doers; they know what exactly they are going after. Since I am noticing so many subtle connections in behavior of people, whether it be eating, driving, or walking habits, I suspected that "D" are most likely a picky eater. Recently, I had a chat with my foreman at work. He took the personality profile same as Personality Insights offers, but he got it from the John Maxwell's book, Developing the Leadership In You, which is required for all supervisors and managers at all Paul B Zimmerman's branches. I thought my foreman has "D" personality, but he said his profile told him he is "I"! Then I suddenly remembered that he told me his wife never say he is a picky eater. The only reason I thought he has "D" personality is because his "D" is stronger than mine, and I am "I".
What's more, I also noticed that picky eaters are often closed minded as well. My friend recently told me that he is closed minded on food (he always eat cheeseburger and French Fries), but he is open-minded in other areas (drinking and partying). Something inside me felt there is something not right. Further analysis showed me that he is closed minded in other areas as well. He just didn't think he was! Why is he insistive that his bank is the best and his business is the best?! He probably didn't think he is insisting, but his actions and words show it.
I have high flexibility in tastes and would try anything veggie, but there are two food that I can tell you I can't learn to like: whole wheat bread and chick peas. Ask my mother, she will tell you that I am very fussy eater when I was younger. That means I have some "D" in me; and I am closed minded that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Only by Him can we have access to the kingdom of Heaven! I am closed minded against evolution, just like that atheist said.
When I meditate every morning, I always like to picture Jesus and how I gaze upon him like a lover would. I fear I am not much a lover. I am noticing there are many things in my life that isn't completely whole. I recently read a devotional email about what is the meaning of holiness. It said that to be holy is to be whole. I don't know if you disagree with that, but I felt there are some truth in that statement.
I went to Petra Christian Fellowship Sunday morning, and the preacher was talking about three things we need to do. He mentions that God told Adam and Eve that they must work even before they fell, and he added to their work after their Fall. I thought how interesting this is that I did talk with Adam, my supervisor, wondering about what kind of work Adam and Eve would have before the fall. The preacher talked about we must do three things. We must share His message. We must demonstrate His power. We must show His love. That is our work as Christians.
He even went as far as to say what if Petra Christian Fellowship disappeared or closed it doors, would the community miss it? Would they feel something went amiss? I thought how true it is. It is true to each one of us individually as well. God have a special calling for each of us. I am not really expecting a big-scale operation, in fact, I oppose it.
I recently read that 1% of world's population owns 96% of world's wealth. 90% of world's population live on 10% habitable land. Is there a way it can be even out to each of us? All those big businesses, why can't we have Pop and Mom's businesses? After all, we all know that it is better for parents to be at home with their children, plus we are aware the popular idea of Blue Mondays and "Thank God it's Friday!" 70% of Americans dread Mondays and dream of Fridays, so why can't everyone work at home, doing the very thing they love to do?
That's why I oppose big-scale operation.
Nothing much else new. Harvesttime is all time high for farmers right now. To think they are talking about Hurricane Gustav coming to New Orleans, and they are saying about a bigger, badder, and worse than Hurricane Katrina 3 years ago. I wonder if there is any church there. I won't be surprised if there are, but are they holy and vibrant with God-like qualities? Presidential Hopefuls got their presidential nominees and they each got Vice President. I admit that I took more fancy to John McCain than Obama, but I am seeing some promises in Obama, despite his background. He might just surprise us.
But just the same, let us all pray that God would put the best president in the Oval Office. I suspect that they both would get tying votes as did Bush and Gore back in their day. But I could be wrong...again...
Until next time...God bless....I sure am looking forward to the cabin in the mountains this coming weekend!
--
Omar Burkholder
I am noticing the significance of meditating every morning. There is something about sitting or kneeling or whatever position you prefer doing nothing until you feel at peace with yourself that left you rejuvenated for the day. I have noticed it before, but I kind of got out of touch with that. Now I am determined that every morning when I wake up I am going to pray, thinking nothing, just letting myself float into the state of bliss, rather than going straight to the computer like I did many mornings. It sure does improve my attitude and happiness for the day.
And what's more, I recently experienced the power of thinking positively. At work, you know me, I don't love my job. I don't hate it enough to want to quit, but I don't love it enough that I want to stay. The whole point is, I love the people that I am working with--they are mostly Christian people--but the labor itself isn't my line. Anyway, that said, I was thinking about good things that the God has blessed me with, and enjoy watching my co-workers singing different songs while trying to keep up with assembly line. Suddenly, everything I wanted came my way without any asking on my part! Whoo!
God is so good!
Those kind of experiences help me realize more convincingly that there are only two driving forces in this world, period.
This is my long weekend. Three days! Whoo!
On Saturday, Jay and I went to Garlic Festival in Pocono at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area. I never see so many ideas coming from garlic. I even ate garlic ice cream! It certainly is so good! If you think that sounds gross, that very reaction probably would tell you that you are closed minded--more ways than you cared to admit.
One thing I am curious about is that...I wonder if you have noticed that any picky eater has some "D" personality in him. If you can prove me wrong in that area, then I would stop talking about it. If you aren't sure what I am talking about, check out www.personalityinsights.com or read Who Do You Think You Are...Anyway?
My reasonings on that was because "D" are dreamers and doers; they know what exactly they are going after. Since I am noticing so many subtle connections in behavior of people, whether it be eating, driving, or walking habits, I suspected that "D" are most likely a picky eater. Recently, I had a chat with my foreman at work. He took the personality profile same as Personality Insights offers, but he got it from the John Maxwell's book, Developing the Leadership In You, which is required for all supervisors and managers at all Paul B Zimmerman's branches. I thought my foreman has "D" personality, but he said his profile told him he is "I"! Then I suddenly remembered that he told me his wife never say he is a picky eater. The only reason I thought he has "D" personality is because his "D" is stronger than mine, and I am "I".
What's more, I also noticed that picky eaters are often closed minded as well. My friend recently told me that he is closed minded on food (he always eat cheeseburger and French Fries), but he is open-minded in other areas (drinking and partying). Something inside me felt there is something not right. Further analysis showed me that he is closed minded in other areas as well. He just didn't think he was! Why is he insistive that his bank is the best and his business is the best?! He probably didn't think he is insisting, but his actions and words show it.
I have high flexibility in tastes and would try anything veggie, but there are two food that I can tell you I can't learn to like: whole wheat bread and chick peas. Ask my mother, she will tell you that I am very fussy eater when I was younger. That means I have some "D" in me; and I am closed minded that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Only by Him can we have access to the kingdom of Heaven! I am closed minded against evolution, just like that atheist said.
When I meditate every morning, I always like to picture Jesus and how I gaze upon him like a lover would. I fear I am not much a lover. I am noticing there are many things in my life that isn't completely whole. I recently read a devotional email about what is the meaning of holiness. It said that to be holy is to be whole. I don't know if you disagree with that, but I felt there are some truth in that statement.
I went to Petra Christian Fellowship Sunday morning, and the preacher was talking about three things we need to do. He mentions that God told Adam and Eve that they must work even before they fell, and he added to their work after their Fall. I thought how interesting this is that I did talk with Adam, my supervisor, wondering about what kind of work Adam and Eve would have before the fall. The preacher talked about we must do three things. We must share His message. We must demonstrate His power. We must show His love. That is our work as Christians.
He even went as far as to say what if Petra Christian Fellowship disappeared or closed it doors, would the community miss it? Would they feel something went amiss? I thought how true it is. It is true to each one of us individually as well. God have a special calling for each of us. I am not really expecting a big-scale operation, in fact, I oppose it.
I recently read that 1% of world's population owns 96% of world's wealth. 90% of world's population live on 10% habitable land. Is there a way it can be even out to each of us? All those big businesses, why can't we have Pop and Mom's businesses? After all, we all know that it is better for parents to be at home with their children, plus we are aware the popular idea of Blue Mondays and "Thank God it's Friday!" 70% of Americans dread Mondays and dream of Fridays, so why can't everyone work at home, doing the very thing they love to do?
That's why I oppose big-scale operation.
Nothing much else new. Harvesttime is all time high for farmers right now. To think they are talking about Hurricane Gustav coming to New Orleans, and they are saying about a bigger, badder, and worse than Hurricane Katrina 3 years ago. I wonder if there is any church there. I won't be surprised if there are, but are they holy and vibrant with God-like qualities? Presidential Hopefuls got their presidential nominees and they each got Vice President. I admit that I took more fancy to John McCain than Obama, but I am seeing some promises in Obama, despite his background. He might just surprise us.
But just the same, let us all pray that God would put the best president in the Oval Office. I suspect that they both would get tying votes as did Bush and Gore back in their day. But I could be wrong...again...
Until next time...God bless....I sure am looking forward to the cabin in the mountains this coming weekend!
--
Omar Burkholder
