The Thinker
What am I thinking about for 2010?
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THINK!
"A student at Eagle Rock Junior High won first prize at the Greater Idaho Falls Science Fair, April 26. He was attempting to show how conditioned we have become to alarmists practicing junk science and spreading fear of everything in our environment. In his project he urged people to sign a petition demanding strict control or total elimination of the chemical "dihydrogen monoxide."
And for plenty of good reasons, since:
1. it can cause excessive sweating and vomiting
2. it is a major component in acid rain
3. it can cause severe burns in its gaseous state
4. accidental inhalation can kill you
5. it contributes to erosion
6. it decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes
7. it has been found in tumors of terminal cancer patients
He asked 50 people if they supported a ban of the chemical.
Forty-three (43) said yes, six (6) were undecided, and only one (1) knew that the chemical was water.
The title of his prize winning project was, "How Gullible Are We?"
He feels the conclusion is obvious."
Life happened fast. Can you tell me where 2009 went? How about the last 20 years? Life's had me by the tail, and I've ridden the wind.
I want to slow down and think. Think about the important things. Purposeful things. I want to act on them, not just to accomplish a list and say, "This is what I've done," but to find the deeper purpose of activity and thought.
I don't want to be gullible, swayed with flowery speech, mesmerized by iconoclasts, or influenced by fallacious ideologues.
I should think, believe, ponder, reason, imagine for myself. God help me. Before it's too late. Before another lifetime passes by.
Before 2011. Now, where's that list...
But, I'll still see you in the funny papers! :)
I'm with ya, sister! I enjoy your blog. God Bless You
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Loko Debbie! (I bet everyone is wondering what all that nonsense is coming from)
ReplyDeleteGood post - I, too, am scrambling around thinking about what I want to accomplish this year. I don't make resolutions anymore. I'm calling them improvements and baby steps to improvements. I always break my resolutions. If I had resolutions I'd already have broken most of them. I've got some improvements in mind, but I want to find some time to sit down, meditate, pray and figure out what I need to do this year.
I'm sick to death of the scare tactics. I think the Good Lord put us all here on this earth, gave us a brain to think with, put all the natural resources here and we have to do do, eat, breathe, everything in moderation. He ALONE knows the times of our birth and death. Yes, there are things we can do to improve our lives and our health, but our lives ultimately are in the Lord's hands. I hate listening to all the "EXPERTS" and letting myself get all bent out of shape. I just don't listen anymore!!!
I set written goals in January 2009. I met all of my business goals. I met few of my personal goals. On a better note, 2009 was a challenging year in our household. I went through a period of depression. When I emerged from that I found that I was a stronger person, hence, I try to encourage others from time to time through my blog and friendship. I hope to continue to learn and grow stronger in 2010. I cannot ask for any more than that.
ReplyDeleteWhat happened to the last 10 years? Sheez...I would like an answer to that!
God bless!
I'm back. I'm fixing to take my handgun license, too. I like to practice, but in this day and age, you need your license. If I'se closer I'd take the course with you. I'm fixing to get my own pistol, too.
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