Friday, May 20, 2011
PROCRASTINATION
It's what am good at lately that I totally suck with my work...and end up losing another project. :(
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Of Wildfires and How it Starts
James 3:5- "Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things. See how great a forest a little fire kindles!"
Have you ever wondered how humongous forest fires start? I have read from several websites that wildfires start with: a cigarette spark accidentally tossed out of a car window, a lighted match and was thrown into dry bushes or grass, or a lightning blast. It's astonishing how these little fires could make huge damage to these untamed forests particularly in the States.
This is how our little tongue works, too. James 3:5 says no matter how small our tongue is, it can bring peace or wrath in our lives. Our tongue can bring blessings or curse not only to other people but to ourselves, too. This is why the bible also tells us to choose our words carefully. It might be one of the smallest members of the human body, but it sure is the largest one to beget destruction.
Just like everyone else, my tongue is unguarded with harsh words more often than not. Recently, I have uttered the most hurtful words to my loved and treasured one. Jadon has definitely become a handful of a toddler and what would you expect from a three year old? He was trying to get my attention because he wanted to show me something, while I, on the other hand would not want to be distracted with what I'm doing. Because he didn't get what he wanted (which I should have given him in the first place) he hit my other cheek with his grandmom's cellphone. I initially got angry and so I took him out of the house and forced him to sat in the swing to give him the "time-out" he needed. I should have ended my disciplining with that scenario but I was not contented with it. I even blurted out that I don't love him anymore and that Asher's way nicer than him.
A few minutes later, I felt really, really bad. As a mom I should have known better. I have heard a number of "verbal abuse" in the past and I definitely know how it feels to hear one. What's worse is that I know I won't be able to take those hurtful words back but, I can't stay to feel guilty for a long time. I have unquestionably learned my lesson the hard way.
So do yourself and the rest of the world a favor. Before you pour some words out to someone, especially when you're mad, hold your horses by taking five deep breaths. Be wise not to say the harshest words you think you're cool enough when you do. You would not want to have some regrets in the end, would you?
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Have you ever wondered how humongous forest fires start? I have read from several websites that wildfires start with: a cigarette spark accidentally tossed out of a car window, a lighted match and was thrown into dry bushes or grass, or a lightning blast. It's astonishing how these little fires could make huge damage to these untamed forests particularly in the States.
This is how our little tongue works, too. James 3:5 says no matter how small our tongue is, it can bring peace or wrath in our lives. Our tongue can bring blessings or curse not only to other people but to ourselves, too. This is why the bible also tells us to choose our words carefully. It might be one of the smallest members of the human body, but it sure is the largest one to beget destruction.
Just like everyone else, my tongue is unguarded with harsh words more often than not. Recently, I have uttered the most hurtful words to my loved and treasured one. Jadon has definitely become a handful of a toddler and what would you expect from a three year old? He was trying to get my attention because he wanted to show me something, while I, on the other hand would not want to be distracted with what I'm doing. Because he didn't get what he wanted (which I should have given him in the first place) he hit my other cheek with his grandmom's cellphone. I initially got angry and so I took him out of the house and forced him to sat in the swing to give him the "time-out" he needed. I should have ended my disciplining with that scenario but I was not contented with it. I even blurted out that I don't love him anymore and that Asher's way nicer than him.
A few minutes later, I felt really, really bad. As a mom I should have known better. I have heard a number of "verbal abuse" in the past and I definitely know how it feels to hear one. What's worse is that I know I won't be able to take those hurtful words back but, I can't stay to feel guilty for a long time. I have unquestionably learned my lesson the hard way.
So do yourself and the rest of the world a favor. Before you pour some words out to someone, especially when you're mad, hold your horses by taking five deep breaths. Be wise not to say the harshest words you think you're cool enough when you do. You would not want to have some regrets in the end, would you?
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