Monday, November 12, 2007
Confessions of a Wimp
I guess you can call me a closet wimp. What you say? Yes, I am by definition a wimp, if you consider a person who relies on a spiritual power for support and sustenance.
I am like a lot of guys that have endorsed and lived a macho life. I am talking about being an ex- Marine, a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, a rugged individualist, a cancer survivor and whatever.
I didn’t intentionally try to be a macho person. It was just my natural bent. I just fell into it. If you get my drift. In fact, most people I know, that don’t run from fear, are like myself, very unassuming and humble.
In case you are wondering, the “wimp” part in my headline relates to my recent grasp of bringing God into my life. There is a segment of society that categorizes people of faith as being wimps. Getting closer to God has changed my whole persona. You know what I mean? human potential In brief, this God business has made me “bullet proof”. I kid you not.
What do I mean by this? I can with stand twice as much abuse and punishment now. I don’t get worn down by adversaries and critics. I feel my future and its potential is twice as great. Before my embracement of “faith”, I let reason and logic dictate too much to me. When you get to be an old guy like me, you get “burned out”.
I give credit to the “new Jack” to Joel Osteen. Joel OsteenI caught a few of his tv programs. What I like about his is the fact that he is not a holier than thou character. He is not a bit dogmatic or intimidating. This is pretty good from a guy that hasn’t set foot inside a place of worship for forty years.
Don’t get me wrong. I am no goody goody kind of guy, maybe a wimp.In fact, just about 18 months ago I was battling colon cancer, radiation and chemo in a hospital. I was in the hospital for 18 days, accompanied with nausea, diarrhea, pneumonia, and all around misery. Finally, when I began to recover, the main man Doc came into visit me with a cute nurse. He introduced me as a real “hard core” kind of guy. I am very proud of that. Being an ex-Marine…hoorah! I didn’t “wimp” out.
When I read in Books of Inspiration that belief as small as a muster seed can move a mountain, I got turned on. Or, just using a little concentration and focus can split a mountain in half, really excited me. Come on you little wimp.
Matter of fact, I did a little “positive projection” for my son recently, and he is now living an incredible successful life. How does that grab you? I will tell you, it certainly has my attention.
In terms of human relations, I do a “slide and glide” routine now. I was raised in the Judio-Christian upbringing, so that’s where I am coming from. I am of the firm conviction that it doesn’t matter what religious thought anyone has. The world’s great religions provide all of us the “same basic tools” to cope with life. Our cultures play a big part in this.
Oops. I almost got side tracked. Let’s get back to “slide and glide”. My reference source comes from Biblical Scriptures. I call them my Wisdom Books. I get all kinds of practical advice in dealing with people. For example, lets say one of my neighbors does some stupid wacko thing. And, it really pisses me off, even for a wimp like me.
My initial reaction is to give this “neighbor” a piece of my mind. I am mad and my ego has been put down. So what do I do? Start screaming and yelling and make a big jerk out of myself? No way. At least not with the new Jack. (That’s me…I’m Jack) My wisdom book consuls me to keep my mouth shut. In fact, it goes further then that. My Reference says in effect, “The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”, and “ He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city.”
So, what do you think about that? I’ll tell you what I think. Because of these wise words of restraint, I can still speak to my neighbors. No one thinks I am some kind of hothead. My blood pressure stays normal and I am an all around happier and healthier person.
I consider these Biblical Scriptures, my Wisdom Books, my new martial arts. Yes, I am a 2nd Degree Black Belt-TaeKwonDo. They keep me in check, serene, out of trouble and happy. This leaves my energy level strong and dynamic. Therefore I can deal effectively and resourcefully with other more constructive and positive issues. Hoorah! Stand Great
I am like a lot of guys that have endorsed and lived a macho life. I am talking about being an ex- Marine, a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, a rugged individualist, a cancer survivor and whatever.
I didn’t intentionally try to be a macho person. It was just my natural bent. I just fell into it. If you get my drift. In fact, most people I know, that don’t run from fear, are like myself, very unassuming and humble.
In case you are wondering, the “wimp” part in my headline relates to my recent grasp of bringing God into my life. There is a segment of society that categorizes people of faith as being wimps. Getting closer to God has changed my whole persona. You know what I mean? human potential In brief, this God business has made me “bullet proof”. I kid you not.
What do I mean by this? I can with stand twice as much abuse and punishment now. I don’t get worn down by adversaries and critics. I feel my future and its potential is twice as great. Before my embracement of “faith”, I let reason and logic dictate too much to me. When you get to be an old guy like me, you get “burned out”.
I give credit to the “new Jack” to Joel Osteen. Joel OsteenI caught a few of his tv programs. What I like about his is the fact that he is not a holier than thou character. He is not a bit dogmatic or intimidating. This is pretty good from a guy that hasn’t set foot inside a place of worship for forty years.
Don’t get me wrong. I am no goody goody kind of guy, maybe a wimp.In fact, just about 18 months ago I was battling colon cancer, radiation and chemo in a hospital. I was in the hospital for 18 days, accompanied with nausea, diarrhea, pneumonia, and all around misery. Finally, when I began to recover, the main man Doc came into visit me with a cute nurse. He introduced me as a real “hard core” kind of guy. I am very proud of that. Being an ex-Marine…hoorah! I didn’t “wimp” out.
When I read in Books of Inspiration that belief as small as a muster seed can move a mountain, I got turned on. Or, just using a little concentration and focus can split a mountain in half, really excited me. Come on you little wimp.
Matter of fact, I did a little “positive projection” for my son recently, and he is now living an incredible successful life. How does that grab you? I will tell you, it certainly has my attention.
In terms of human relations, I do a “slide and glide” routine now. I was raised in the Judio-Christian upbringing, so that’s where I am coming from. I am of the firm conviction that it doesn’t matter what religious thought anyone has. The world’s great religions provide all of us the “same basic tools” to cope with life. Our cultures play a big part in this.
Oops. I almost got side tracked. Let’s get back to “slide and glide”. My reference source comes from Biblical Scriptures. I call them my Wisdom Books. I get all kinds of practical advice in dealing with people. For example, lets say one of my neighbors does some stupid wacko thing. And, it really pisses me off, even for a wimp like me.
My initial reaction is to give this “neighbor” a piece of my mind. I am mad and my ego has been put down. So what do I do? Start screaming and yelling and make a big jerk out of myself? No way. At least not with the new Jack. (That’s me…I’m Jack) My wisdom book consuls me to keep my mouth shut. In fact, it goes further then that. My Reference says in effect, “The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”, and “ He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city.”
So, what do you think about that? I’ll tell you what I think. Because of these wise words of restraint, I can still speak to my neighbors. No one thinks I am some kind of hothead. My blood pressure stays normal and I am an all around happier and healthier person.
I consider these Biblical Scriptures, my Wisdom Books, my new martial arts. Yes, I am a 2nd Degree Black Belt-TaeKwonDo. They keep me in check, serene, out of trouble and happy. This leaves my energy level strong and dynamic. Therefore I can deal effectively and resourcefully with other more constructive and positive issues. Hoorah! Stand Great
