The actions of the individual should not be weighed against that person, by any other person; it is not our duty to decide who is worthy and who is not.
This morning Cincinnati Bengals Wide Receiver Chris Henry lost his life. He was a father, someone's son and from many accounts, a changed individual. Slim's time in Cincinnati was short and full of controversy, but no one can justify the loss of an individual at the age of 26 with 3 small children.
It is a truly sad story, as his family rushed to his bedside following an accident, apparently beginning as a domestic dispute. It makes me genuinely sad, as Chris seemed to turn the corner this year, had his head set and was due to do good things.
CincyJungle: Chris became someone you root for, after being taken under the wing of Carson Palmer and others.
In other news:
Make sure to check your facebook privacy settings, now.
There are a ton of disability claims pouring in equidistant to the loss in jobs. During a supervised home visit for one of the kids I work with, the father of the boy told me he was getting a check for $64,000 in lost wages because of a back injury. Blows my mind.
Also, Rust Belt towns hit the hardest, according to the Washington Post.
Blessed are the conservative? I'm not convinced.
Something I saw on Bob and Tom show before I left work last night: 21 things that became obsolete this decade. By the way the decade ends in 2 weeks.
Also, the 15-worst states to start a business. Indiana didn't make the list! Let's hear it for NJ!
In a fledgling economy, kids are asking for jobs for Dad and other essentials.
"Am I the Grinch who stole Christmas?," asks one journalist.
A letter to the Manila Bulletin about importance of Jesus in Christmas; something I'm sure to write about sooner or later this Christmas season.
Prisons are full. So, the best way to alleviate a problem is to empty them?
AND, time to get going on some movies. Here are the 2010 Golden Globe nominations if you haven't seen them.
17.12.09
What I'm Reading 12.17
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Labels: 2010, Chris Henry, Christmas, Cincinnati Bengals, facebook, Golden Globes, Washington Post
15.12.09
A Calling
A call to action to alleviate the inequities of this world is sadly only relevant if the bellower of injustice holds status in the unjust society. As a result, the call to action rarely comes, due to the intentions of the renowned individual, because it is their great action(s) and great fault(s) that allow them to take advantage in a world where THEY are the proprietors.
Determining how to pick up the pieces and become justified in a society once thought be limitless in potential for even the dregs, has no precedent and therefore the ingenuity of minds of a great underling society must be grande. Where to go with my thoughts and intentions when I am the aforementioned underling?
Faith fuels the hypothetical fire. Faith in God, in action and in possibilities that may or may not become conceivable with just the right catalyst and opportunity.
A call to action is possible but only with the ability to give of your full self, with non regret for personal loss; finding it in you, to live for someone else can be the biggest challenge in the world.
Selflessness is passion. It is something I work for everyday; a way to break from the individual-gain society we are thrust in. A bit more personal submission from each individual - quaint in distinction and effort - would yield much. It is imperative to give of yourself before you can fully and efficiently give to others.
Although you may have submitted yourself, those you are helping may have not, yet shouldn't be judged, as opportunity has given their struggles to us, to soothe . Understanding and patience is paramount at a crucial time when one may have thought all was figured. You will never find someone who justifies action in the same way you do; a challenge is to find someone who can accept your inherit biases and faults.
Dostoevsky said: “Love a man, even in his sin, for that love is a likeness of the divine love, and is the summit of love on earth." Express said love through action and in a blinding manner, being careful to not trump action.
Action, can be had and will be with time and patience and swift effort, even from the underlings of society. I wish for the understanding and enlightenment of others and for the faith to continue a journey set for no exact destination. Despite a lack of stature and power, difference can be made; it starts with each of us and the attitudes spawned from those around us, through our actions, countenance and silent conviction.
It is empowering without measure when you feel you have given you to something much grander than the self.
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Labels: Call To Action, God, Selflessness
3.12.09
What I'm Reading 12.3
Happy December everyone; only 24 more shopping days until the most important day of the year!
Are you getting tired of hearing about Tiger Woods? I believe 'transgressions' were destined to happen.
In the wake of the 25th anniversary of a disaster you've never heard of - a slideshow marking the Bhopal, India gas leak.
My Ball State Cardinals scored the fewest points in a men's basketball game in 58 years: 38 against 23 ranked Butler.
I feel we spend too much money on Christmas presents and as a result I wish for all who read this to donate, donate and donate some more, for those who have little or nothing. On donating: ECI has done a good job.
Barry Larkin is up for the Hall-of-Fame. Would you vote for him?
My Cincinnati Bengals are 8-3, 6-0 in the AFC North, running the ball like never before and are destined for greatness.
And, a periodical that looks interesting to me.
Have a beautiful day, wherever you are.
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