Tuesday, August 9, 2011

K'Jon - On The Ocean

When my graphic arts business have its slow days, this is a constant reminder that things can and will look up for me.

Monday, August 8, 2011

Bag Of Potatoes: The Gift Of Forgiveness

One of my teachers had each one of us bring a clear plastic bag and a sack of potatoes to class. For every person we'd refuse to forgive in our life, we were told to choose a potato, write on it the name and date, and put it in the plastic bag. Some of our bags, as you can imagine, were quite heavy. We were then told to carry this bag with us everywhere for one week, putting it beside our bed at night, on the car seat when driving, next to our desk at work. The hassle of lugging this around with us made it clear what a weight we were carrying spiritually, and how we had to pay attention to it all the time to not forget, and keep leaving it in embarrassing places. Naturally, the condition of the potatoes deteriorated to a nasty slime. This was a great metaphor for the price we pay for keeping our pain and heavy negativity! Too often we think of forgiveness as a gift to the other person, and while that's true, it clearly is also a gift for ourselves!


And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

Matthew 6:12-14 (KJV)

Author unknown.

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Prenuptial Agreement?

I've been thinking about marriage and the difference between back in my grandparents days and the present. Back then, most marriages went without a hitch and believe or not, love was the bond that kept those couples together. Of course the man had to be the provider and all, and maybe I’m incorrect for this, but I don’t think money played too much of a part in marriage back then.

Fast forward to today. Folks are still getting married and besides love, there’s the other factor you have to consider before attaching yourself to your potential mate: Money. Check this out, though: What if one of the parties were independently wealthy prior to the marriage? What if the individual wants to protect their fortune?

What if one of the parties asks for a prenuptial agreement? Is the requirement for a prenup is a wise decision or a very severe lack of trust and faith in the longevity of the pending marriage?