John Wayne was never a hero, no matter how many times we watched him storm the
machine gun nest! He did not even represent the western solitary selfmade man
who sat tall in the saddle...
ALL FICTION! 100%
John Wayne was an "actor" following a script in front of hundreds of movie
makers,
sound tech's and camera operators... It was these un-seen folks that "made him
look good"
He smoked and drank himself dead and had one lung! *What a hero... HA!
It's my opinion that one of the greatest skills in dealing with modern society
is to keep a sence of humor, and react first with a laugh and a smile to
difficulty. We need to develop the ability to avoid stress and retain dignity,
and get along...
Cooperation and shared leadership just makes sence...
I don't want to be a "Big Shot" in a top-down administration that rules with an
Iron fist!
...and I sure don't want to be a little shot under that bogus big-shot!
Rather.. I want to play the "game" and be part of a great success, have fun
along the way and better myself through understanding nature<G> That doesn't
mean I am just a follower, or a "brick in the wall" that must remain solid
and in "place"... It means that I want to contribute and share in the profit!<G>
Mayby letting go of "control" means letting God do the masterfull work.
I read a lot of wisdom in your post Cdr.Jen... *I would have used a auto
wrecking yard instead of the medifore of
the "Garden" *but that's me and "Viva la differenace!"
I wonder how the HOLYSPIRIT can work in the life of a "controler" ..I'm sure it
does some how.
Part of the joy of being truly saved is giveing away the thoughts of controlover
to the Lord and seeking his wisdom for wise council... and perhaps in your
garden... there's a place for rusty vintage car parts?
Duane Wheeler
OP354
Cdr.Jen wrote:
> In my "spare" moments I am forever designing the perfect garden. The place
> where I can contemplate and set aside the worries and stresses of daily
> life. The garden is where I often gain revelation and insight into how
> things REALLY work.
>
> The garden should be a place where plants, insects and animals can live in
> harmony, where cooperation - NOT control is the ultimate goal. While there
> are species that are dominate, they are pretty much kept in check by other
> species. Plants provide food and shelter for insects and animals who in turn
> pollinate, prune, distribute seeds and fertilize the plants. Everyone and
> everything by God's design has it's purpose in the garden.
>
> The temptation of course is to Control the garden. That is, try to replicate
> some imaginary place depicted in garden books and magazines. Eradicating
> every "weed", prune each bush precisely and plant things that are not
> indigenous even to the area. Being MASTER of that garden, only makes one a
> Slave to it. However when I allowed non-native species to grow in the
> garden, I discovered that my once beautiful picture perfect -sterile-
> garden, soon gained life. Small amphibians and birds and local critters soon
> revisited the garden looking for a new home. This new habitat requires that
> I share and compromise - (stepping outside of my own concerns) and allowing
> the garden to evolve into its natural beauty. In reality I realized that
> there are no property lines for insects, birds, plants and animals.
>
> To apply this insight to my Buckaroos at OP 354, I realize that cooperation
> not control is the ultimate
> goal to a more satisfying, diverse and meaningful experience for me and my
> boys.
>
> Cdr Jen
>
> these new
>
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