A GREAT PHILOSOPHY

I’ve heard lots of folks give their own personal, “Philosophy of Life.” I got one via e-mail the other from an old buddy down south. I can’t share it with you in its entirety. It would be inappropriate to do so. You might question the appropriateness of changing it just a little but I liked it so much I’ve just had to use it; besides that, it also seemed to be by my favorite author: Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting. . .’What a ride!’—Anon.

What a refreshing way to look at life. To me that speaks loads to a life lived to the fullest and I think it even speaks louder to the dignity of the death that follows such a life.

I would really hate to leave this life not having contributed significance in one way or the other. The critical thing is to live focused on the moment. What can I do right not? I know one place where the issue is concluded perfectly, So, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God (I Cor. 10:13).

One cannot show up at the grave with a perfectly preserved body. Everything on the planet exists to be used—I am no exception; you either. I don’t mean to use others to your advantage or selfishly. That’s as wrong as life can get. I mean to be able to lay your head on the pillow at night and be able to know we have used up the day doing what Paul said in Galatians 5:14—The entire law is summed up in a single command: Love your neighbor as yourself. Boy, that’s wide open, isn’t it? It glorifies God. It keeps you feeling young creative and full of life.

Now, all you have to do to begin all this is to get up every morning. Now, figure this: today may be the only day I have. I will live it to the fullest and if it’s my last, I’ll just skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting. . .What a ride! Personally, I don’t want any more than that.

And, I can close saying that with all my heart. I’m a believer! A proverbial optimist! Everyone I know is capable of doing great good and we all can face the reality of today and of that grand conclusion. Have a great day and remember, He! loves you and I do too! h

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