Advice From Dad
A few tips and helps from your dear old Dad.
I seem to have learned a lot of things the hard way, and I often wish my parents had explained certain things to me, instead of leaving me to find out by mistake and accident how things worked. The following is a summary of a few of the useful things I have learned over the years. You are welcome to read or not read on . . . .
The shape of life
Life is shaped like a diamond, as in the diagram. We begin at the base, (a dot) when we are born, and after a short time of total ignorance, we start to view life as an infinite expanse of unlimited possibilities. We dream, (and do not consider it impossible) of being anything - conqueror of Everest, colonist on a distant planet, Prime Minister, Master pianist, Tourer of the whole world, Great writer, Olympic champion, Genius, King . . .) and then, as we grow older we realise that the expanding lines of life reach a limit (corners). Now we have reached a point of youthful realism.
From that point on, the lines begin to come together again. We find that Time is not our friend. We realise that to be good at anything we have to work, practise and concentrate our energy. This means that whenever we choose to one thing, we will, by default be choosing not to do many other things.
death
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time of old age corner
birth
At an older age we suddenly realise that life is actually very short, and that the lines of our potential to explore and accomplish and learn are beginning to converge to a dot. We also realise that those 'old' people we grew up with are actually...
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Its pretty funny b/c I identify really well with this essay. When I played basketball, I was one of the "stars" of the team, and believe me, it went to my head. I've been taught some lessons since then that have helped me to humble my self, and I haven't been the star of anything since then, b/c I was tested and I, ultimately, failed. Enough of me...another great essay, despite its length, very interesting, with several good lessons that comes with it.
i enjoyed takin the time to read ur essay it was really good.
Advice given from the viewpoint of a father can be utilized by anyone. Although the fact that these words of wisdom come from a Christian standpoint may be offensive to some, all individuals who want to improve their physical, mental, and spiritual health should find some beneficial advice here. Very inspiring.
As I was reading this article, I found myself nodding my head in agreement. Much of the advice included in here is very real and true. It is a pretty good article promoting the positive aspects of Christianity.
nice essay, pretty funny and cool
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Very Well Said!
everybody can relate on the advice and examples that are given on every aspect since it can happen to everyone... it was a long essay but it was worth the time because of the lessons you can get from it..
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