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SPIRIT WARRIOR
Warning: People Who Complain (by Bo Sanchez)
One day, I was standing in a long line in the airport. In front of the X-Ray machines, metal detectors, and tired security personnel. Behind me was a balding middle-aged man who had so much anger in his face, a rock would melt under his gaze. He cursed, “F_ck, I can’t stand waiting. This is driving me nuts. Don’t you just hate long lines?” I smiled. My silence was enough to tell him, “You have a choice to be happy or miserable.” Because at that moment, I felt happy. Because I chose to be happy. I was at peace with God and myself and the entire universe. I ride planes a hundred times a year and I’ve long decided never to complain about the long lines. Complaining is useless. Instead, I appreciate the special gifts that long lines give me. Long lines force me to chat with a friend, to read a book, to plan for the next 50 years of my life, to pray, to be totally useless, and to do absolutely nothing. Oh what peace! Don’t complain. I know of some people who complain before the trip begins. By doing so, they “create” the misery that they’ll experience. Because their complaints become self-fulfilling prophecies. That’s just how life works.
Guestbook Messages (2)
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maryann1 said on 30/10/09 4:21 AM |
Keep up the good work....we have to remind ourselves of the privleges we have, its so easy to be caught up in day to day living and not see the world around us. |
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angelic_face said on 07/11/09 9:49 AM |
we´re both busy these past days kuya.. thanks for remembering me and visiting my page:) have a wonderful weekend!:) |
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