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"Giving back"
By Bob Perks
By Bob Perks
Life isn't about what you get from it.
Life is about what you give to it.
It's another Monday. For some, just hearing that
brings a feeling of sadness, depression and angst.
brings a feeling of sadness, depression and angst.
As a society we buy in to such things and those
who don't, appear to be pollyanna-like, foolish,
die hard, the glass is always half full, positive
thinkers.
who don't, appear to be pollyanna-like, foolish,
die hard, the glass is always half full, positive
thinkers.
But times are changing.
I am tired of turning on the TV to see another
senseless act of violence. I am sick of reading about
the stock market, job loss, armed robberies and war.
senseless act of violence. I am sick of reading about
the stock market, job loss, armed robberies and war.
Still, I am not foolish enough to believe that all
I need to do is turn off the television, stop reading
the newspapers and avoid the internet.
I need to do is turn off the television, stop reading
the newspapers and avoid the internet.
I must still remain aware but balance it all with
hope, faith and logic.
hope, faith and logic.
Here is the truth. In spite of all the ugly in the
world, the beautiful is overwhelming.
world, the beautiful is overwhelming.
You cannot hide from the day. Violence and hatred
does not stop simply by denying it.
does not stop simply by denying it.
As much as you hate Mondays, the sun waits for no one.
The truth is...
There is no giving up or giving in on life, just giving
back.
back.
If you awoke this morning and are dreading heading into
work, remind yourself there are millions now unemployed.
work, remind yourself there are millions now unemployed.
Give back. Find time to help those who have no work to
go to.
go to.
If you want to hide from the news of a more violent
society do something...give back.
society do something...give back.
It is said that Mother Theresa was asked to join a
protest against the war. Her reply was no.
protest against the war. Her reply was no.
"When you have a demonstration for Peace, I will participate."
Give back...do something peaceful.
For every act of violence do two acts of kindness.
For everything you see as ugly plant something beautiful.
Be aware of what's wrong in the world and and do what's right.
Monday? "Thanks, God! I'll spend it giving back!"
"I wish you enough!"
Bob Perks
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information with my work.
If you would like to receive Bob's Inspirational
stories, please visit http://www.IWishYouEnough.com
and submit your email address.
"I Wish You enough!"
© 2001 Bob Perks
© 2001 Bob Perks
I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.
I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear
much bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish you enough "Hello's" to get you through the final "Goodbye."
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.
I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear
much bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish you enough "Hello's" to get you through the final "Goodbye."
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