ECHOES FROM THE DEEP

Reflections on Everyday Living - by Roy Lessin Ever wonder what you'll say to your daughter before her wedding day? Ever consider the words of wisdom you want to share with your son when he leaves home for college? Ever think about the reflections on life you want to give to your grandchildren? Here are a few observations and thoughts about life that you may want to add to your collection. If you don't have a collection of heart reflections gathered yet, perhaps this list will stir you to begin the process. Some thoughts are practical, some are simple, some are fun, but all are meant to make life richer and more rewarding. * When you greet people, look them in the eye. When they speak, give them your attention. * When someone speaks to you in anger, let your response be a soft answer. * Learn how to receive a compliment. * You can't always be on the giving end. When others give to you, receive it with as much grace and kindness as is being extended. * Learn to l...

I've Learned I've learned .... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person. I've learned .... That when you're in love, it shows. I've learned .... That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!' makes my day. I've learned .... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world. I've learned .... That being kind is more important than being right. I've learned .... That you should never say no to a gift from a child. I've learned .... That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way. I've learned .... That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with. I've learned ...... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand. I've learned ..... That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights...

Have you been learning from life like I have? I learnt something I'll like to share with you. Yesterday, I offended another person again. It's like I always get to offend people that I come my way. Anybody I get to know beyond the level of a mere acquaintance soon gets a share of my annoying ways. Then I thought to myself, the solution to this challenge will be solitude. As much as possible, avoid people! When you don't get involved with people, you don't step on anybody's toes or get on anybody's nerves. That way, offenses will be very far away and there won't be any cause for you to feel bad about hurting anyone. How nice it would be to live in a forest or town all alone. Nobody gets in your way and you don't get in anybody's. But since Adam, there has been interaction and that is how God has made human existence to be. By nature, we are made to interact. In this process, we cannot rule out offenses. When two people always agree, i...