LOVE WORKS DAILY 05/31/07 - RIDING THE ROLLERCOASTER

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LOVE WORKS DAILY 05/31/07 - RIDING THE ROLLERCOASTER
 

May is here, and love is in the air...well, actually
Love is always in the air...if you just take the time
to stop and breathe some in!  Love to you!
 
 
INSPIRATIONAL MOMENT:
(Great Thoughts By History's Inspired Thinking Men and Women)
 
The good shine from afar
Like the snowy Himalayas.
The bad don't appear
Even when near,
Like arrows shot into the night.
 
-Dhammapada, 21,
 
TIM's BLOG
(Random Thoughts and Tim's Daily World):
 
Good morning Thursday.  The weather here is HOT HOT HOT....
and now, instead of complaining about COLD COLD COLD...or
WET WET WET...we have this new things to complain about.
 
I don't do it though.  I does feel like we went from Winter
to Summer without any Spring....but I'm breathing and healthy...
I'm well fed (no remarks!!)...and I have shelter and cold
water to drink.  What else can I ask for...I guess I could
ask for more....but it does make one wonder how people
in Asia and Africa and South America and other places might
feel or respond...if I, in all my comforts, was complaining
about it being a bit too warm.....
 
I am very blessed.  Thanks my story and I'm sticking to it!
 
 
 
FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
(Brand New and Classic Love Works Essays 2001-2007)
 
First off, once upon a time I would never step foot even
near a rollercoaster.
 
As a matter of fact, they still are not a favorite of mine.
 
But I CAN do it.  I have done it.
 
I used to be terrified of heights, the unknown, and
anything in which I was not in the drivers seat. And that
is a rollercoaster by definition.
 
If any of you are familiar with the SIX FLAGS theme parks,
most of them have a very large rollercoaster as the
centerpiece attraction ride.
 
When I was a kid, people would go to Six Flags in St. Louis, MO
and the big questions always was....did you...will you....
can you...ride the Screaming Eagle!?!
 
I did and I will and I can.  A few years ago while visiting
my daughter we went to Six Flags, and I got in line to ride
the Eagle....but the long long long line finally got to me, and
I decided to skip it.
 
But I was prepared to do it......and although it has all
the elements of things that terrify me...I am able to do it.
 

I said I used to be terrified...truth is...I am still
very terrified of these same things....heights, the unknown, and
anything in which I am not in the drivers seat.
 
Well, guess what!
 
I'm on a rollercoaster again.
 
As I have embarked on this things called church ministry...
(and for those who might be interest in the content of that
you might check out the website of a local meeting www.kffriends.org)
I am strapped in the seat, clutching the guard rail,
taking the ride one hill and one turn at a time.
 
It's scary as hell sometimes, and other times it's pure
serenity.
 
It is the three things I fear most.....
 
1. Heights
2. The Unknown
3. Something in which I am not in the driver seat.
 
This thing is bigger than me.
 
And yet....after standing in the back of the line for
years and years and years...I now find myself holding
on for dear life...but still showing up for it.
 
It's that same feeling that you have at the amusement park.
You're nervous in the line...but once you are strapped in
the seat...and the car starts to move...there is really no
turning back until the ride plays out.
 
Unless you've taken a particular ride before, there are always
twists and turns and thrills and joys that you don't expect.
 
And yes, it can be a little nauseating.  You get a little
queasy.  Disoriented.  You want to jump off or scream  "HELP!"
 
But it CAN BE DONE.  It will be done. 
 
Unlike the rollercoaster,  I didn't pick my ministry work.
It picked me.  God picked me.
 
And regardless or how you see God, most of us agree
that nothing happens by accident.  All things have some
sort of meaning, some sort of purpose.  We may not be able
to see it right now, but it's there someplace.
 
Yeah, the ride is a bit scary, a bit intimidating...after
all...it's no kiddy ride....it's an E TICKET!
 
It's bumpy and twisty...and joyful and thrilling!
 
And I do hope that the ups and downs do settle with time...
especially those that send me into massive self doubt....
but, on the other hand, I could be comparing this all
to riding a Ferris wheel.
 
You know, round and round and round and going no place at
all....
 
For some people that's what they really want in a vocation.
 
Still maybe a little nausea...but certainly no surprises.
 
I think I'll keep my roller coaster, thank you.....
 
(he says....as though he is in the drivers seat,
anyways.....)
 
                                                                                                                                                                                          
 

Love In Thought! Love In Word! Love In Action!
 
Love To You Today!
 
 
 
"May we endeavor today to increase our understanding and appreciation of
what others have given and contributed to us. And develop constant,
mindful consideration of how our thoughts and actions will BENEFICIALLY
CONTRIBUTE to others"
 
The best to you today in discovering the answers to life's difficult
questions!
 
 
 
A Final Thought:
 
Love is always the right thing to do. Even if it isn't the easiest
thing to do.
 
May we have compassion for the struggles of others, wisdom to
acknowledge our own, and courage to address them both every day.
 
Respectfully,
Tim
 

This is a daily newsletter of LOVE WORKS DAILY:
A collective of individuals of different beliefs and
backgrounds, dedicated to a better world by living LOVE in thought,
word and action. Compassion. Wisdom. Courage.
 
 

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http://loveworks.ebloggy.com/
 
 
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
Peace be with you.
 
(c)2007 T.Thomas Henry
 
 
 
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