Ponderings
Over the last few days I have been pondering a few things that I would like to share with you. They are things that I've heard from various sources and been provoked to think about further, I hope you enjoy reading and maybe you'll agree with some that I write.
The emphasis and importance of family has diminished significantly across the western world and the rise of the importance of self has become disappointingly comfortable, maybe even to the extent of becoming the norm and representing the culture we live in. This is something that hasn't come about over night but has been developing over many generations, for me like many I'm sure, would love to see this shift and start progressing the other way.
Marriage, parenthood, family. These are of upmost importance, giving yourself fully to the things which have been given to you. Each and all of the three mentioned are full of adventure, challenge, joy, disapointment, and love. We watch the films, read the books, many of which speak about these but somehow culture seems to have moved on to thinking more about self and what I can get, the thoughts of I matter above others, even if no-one admits to it, many feel this. What we can do is see this as a battle, something we fight against within ourselves, placing the things that really matter ahead of the pile than ourselves, a lifelong battle as it must be seen. I will for one continue in the battle and admit to myself that humility and perseverance is needed from the first day till the last day.
Another subject which has been on my mind is that Wealth is a vapour. I heard a friend of mine preach on this last week, I know that I can work things out in my mind that everything would be fine if I just had that bit more money. Then if I get it, there is no contentment, if I just that bit more, that nicer car, bigger house (I live in a 1 bedroom box flat so this is a constant thought). I have to keep bringing myself back to the fact of wealth is a vapour, you can have millions but in the end it comes to nothing. Do I want to be consumed by wealth, no it is a vapour.
So after a slightly heavier blog than my first I do hope I have a few readers left, this morning was met with a large coffee and home made sandwiches that I want to tuck into now instead of wait 3 hours until lunchtime for.
Much love,
Lyndon.
