I just read a post by Sally Cheeseman that stopped me in my tracks. Sally quotes Qunicy Jones in an interview about Michael Jackson.
Quincy goes on to say:
You have to be spiritually grounded and you are really a terminal for a higher power,
And if you don't understand that, you know, it can be very complicated.
And.....I've seen a lot of people misinterpret what success is all about.
One online descriptive defines a terminal in the following way: "a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves." If a terminal is not grounded, the results can be disasterous and even fatal, because the electricity which is passing through the unit is so incredibly powerful.
Had you ever thought about how powerful the breath of life in you is? Every human being is an expression of the Divine power of God. Every gift and talent is an expression of His creative genius and inspiration.
It occurs to me that being grounded spiritually has it's base in humility; an understanding that whatever gifts and advantages we bring to this planet are a gift that simply flows through us...not a possession which we own. Humilty also serves to protect us from being blown away by hype, which will topple you over as quickly as it lifts you up with hot air.
Understanding this, as Quincy says makes all the difference in the world.
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And when one truly grasps the concept....it flows.
What a wonderful addition Lola!
Thank you for your post Sally. I'm so glad I read it this morning.
Lola, I like your flowing through gift thought. And when we are gone, it is all over, at least here, for sharing that gift which should remind us to make the best use of our time and not squander it!!
Lola, nice blog! Yes we cannot squander out time. There is so little of it, and we don't know about tomorrow. thanks for sharing these thoughts!
Lola, "What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit his very self" Luke 9:25. What a shame to be able to attain everything you could possibly ever want, but never have what you truly need.
Gary, I believe that God's purpose in giving life is a gift of Himself. That brings another level of awareness in the responsibility we have to honor this gift of life in others and to be thankful to the Giver for his loving benevolence to us. Thank you for stopping here to read & comment today.
Ginger...you're welcome. I'm glad you stopped to read.
Powerful question George...unfortunately, so many things can hinder our understanding of what we really need. This issue in life requires the grace and wisdom of God.
Without a firm foundation, we flounder about aimlessly. Several popular quotes come to mind... "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything" is just one. Also, I do not believe that the measure of success is monetary. To be successful, you need to be well-rounded, have your home life in order, have your heart right with God, etc., etc.
Nice post. Short and sweet, and to the point =)