I Wish We'd All Been Ready

Existence!

So I watched this movie yesterday by Robert Redford "A River runs through it". It was adapted from a semi-autobiography by the same name written by Norman Maclean. Well I think it was a masterpiece, not because it revealed the picturesque mountains of Montana but because it is one of those movies which makes you imagine and reminisce at the same time. Well the movie talks about two brothers Paul and Norman Maclean who grew up in Missoula, Montana in the early 1900s. The choices they made in their lives is what made this movie very significant. Norman leaves home to study while Paul stays close to home. But when he comes back, he discovers his younger brother has gotten into a lot of trouble and debt. He pleads with him to go with him to Chicago, but he stays in Montana and is eventually killed by his enemies. Norman decided to venture into the unknown and to make his existence worth something, while Paul, scared to face the uncertainties of what lies ahead, wastes his precious life. Dr.Norman Maclean wrote many books, almost won the Pulitzer and died at the age of 87. He dared to tread into the dark tunnel and came out the other side discovering the world beyond.

Made me realize, it is easy to live a normal life, within our comfort zone, without twitching a muscle. But what makes our short existense in this world special is the risks we are willing to take. God has given us each the wisdom and the will to make choices. We can either decide to live it comfortably or we can take risks in life, achieve something and leave a legacy behind! It aint easy, but I am sure it is worth it!

Peace!

King James!

Wow what a game! It was Lebron James all the way! He played for almost an hour scoring 29 of the last 30 points scored by the Cavs! And he scored 25 consecutive points for the Cavs! Man Alive! This dude is phenomenal! The Pistons, comfortable at one point with an early 2-0 lead, are right where they are but the Cavs are up by 3. It is so much fun to watch the 22-year old, single-handedly taking over the game and delivering what he promised! I need to admit, though the Spurs are a much experienced team, I have my doubts after what seeing what James is doing to the Pistons defense!

But neverthless I say! Go Spurs!

But lets see what the Pistons do in the next game! I am sure they are going to come back with all they have! It has been one interesting playoffs!

Peace!

Weekender!

So have you ever wondered why every weekend zips past fast? Or have you complained that the longer the weekend, the faster it flies by? Or have you found yourself in a position where you chant the phrase "Time Flies Fast" over and over again? If you have done any of the above, then you have what I call the "Weekender Syndrome". Yes sir we are all Weekend People! The minute Monday comes, all we can think is Friday! And once Friday blooms, we say "TGIF"! Our lives surround around waiting for the weekend! But the funny part about a weekend is, it is a moving target! There is always another weekend! So trying to accomplish a shifting goal, is never-ending! So the week-days are a blur! They go by fast! So days, months and years pass by quickly! And then we find ourselves saying..."How did we get here?" or "Man! Time sure does fly fast". We expect the weekend so much, we forget the weekdays! That is sad, because everyday is a great day! A gift from GOD! If we are constantly expecting for a better day, then we tend to overlook "Today"! Today is a great day! You cannot go to "Tomorrow" without going through "Today"! So folks, "Enjoy today" and you will realize everyday is a weekend!

This is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. ---- Ps 118:24

Principles Vs Tolerance

So I have a few principles right? I would'nt call myself a highly principled dude, but I have my own principles. One of those is trying hard to be on time! I remember my Dad would wake us up by 7 in the morning, even if it was a holiday! And if you ask something about my Dad, thats the one thing that always stood out. He was always on time. And I guess that part just stuck to me through all these years! But have you ever noticed one thing? Principled people are always intolerant! For some reason they expect everybody else to be on the same page. If I can then, he/she can too! So most of the time I remember my Dad sitting all grumpy in church or meetings or weddings, either because we were late because my Mom delayed or because we were the only ones sitting there! Quite ironic! A wonderful character of being on time is quickly swapped by a crazy character of intolerance and petulance! And I have found myself in that very place time and again! For instance today, I had to wait for one of my car-pool guys for almost 35 minutes! Ticked me off big time! So I came to work all late and not to mention, grouchy! While I was in the middle of this vicious and cantankerous mood, I mentioned the inequitable happenings to my colleague! After patiently listening to my cry he just said one thing, "Nobody is perfect". Bam! It hit me hard! Wow! Nobody is perfect! Just because I come on time doesn't make me a great person, nor does it make others crazy! I have my own inabilities and slip-ups! So my inference: The greatest of all principles is "Tolerance" towards people and "Intolerance" towards the principle!


Peace!

One of those days!

I feel miserable today! I thought my cold had subsided yesterday, but apparently not! I am clearly more sick than yesterday! And here I am sitting in my cube, staring at my computer being absolutely unproductive! Maybe I should just get up and go home! Maybe not! Anyways I know tomorrow will be a better day! Thank God for days like these, makes me appreciate the normal uneventful days even better!

Peace!

A Shift_ has been made!

In their song "What if I stumble", DC Talk starts with these lines:

"The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today
Is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with their lips
Then walk out the door and deny him by their lifestyle.
That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable."

Profound yet simple! I am not sure if you are an Atheist or a Christian, but either way, I am sure you agree with this to a certain degree. Christian folks do get into this inescapable web of legalism, where adhering to the very acts of Christian living becomes the criteria for being a Christ follower! Thats when a SHIFT_ has been made when following Christ has become a Religion rather than a Relationship! Now the result of this is a blind, irrational ego. And the consequence of this ego is pride. And that is what the world sees! A Christian as a proud, egoistic individual. A SHIFT_ has been made!! How contradictory to what Christ proclaimed!

So all you Christians out there, wake up! When you use the last name of our Saviour and call yourselves Christians, make sure you really are one, in every aspect of trying to be a Christ-Follower and not just your pastor or leader! So be proud that you are a Christian and not because you are a better human being!

A SHIFT_ has been made! Whats yours gonna to be?

Peace!