Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Twisted Wisdom
Is this mine?
Once upon a time there was a non conforming sparrow who decided not to fly south for the winter. However, soon the weather turned so cold that he reluctantly decided to fly south. In a short time ice began to form on his wings and he fell to Earth in a barnyard, nearly frozen solid.
A cow passed by where he had fallen, and crapped on the little sparrow.
The sparrow thought it was the end, but the manure warmed him and defrosted his wings! Warm and happy, able to breath, he started to sing. Just then a large cat came by, and heard the chirping. The cat cleared away the manure, found the chirping bird, and promptly ate him.
The Moral of the Story: Everyone who craps on you is not necessarily your enemy. Everyone who gets you out of crap is not necessarily your friend. And if you're warm and happy in a pile of crap, you might just want to keep your mouth shut.
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Funny as it may seem, the moral(s) of the story is/are true. There are just some things in life that you really can't comprehend. Like why of all people, those who give you crap for as long as you can remember is the same person who'll be there in times of dyre need. On the other hand, there are people who at first glance aretrying to help you but in reality, these same people are helping you not out of selfless care and love but because of the goal of personal gain which is lying just beneath the surface.
With that much said, I have to admit that searching for a true friend is next to impossible. Considering the complexities of the human psyche, identifying one with pure intentions is like choosing the next president of the republic.
So far, the only thing that comes to my mind that can distinguish a true friend from a friend, is an indelible quality that was ultimately displayed by the most influential man in history - Jesus Christ. Ladies and gents, the line between friend and fiend is drawn by the absence of one letter. Likewise, the mark of agape friendship is also drawn by one virtue - sacrifice.
Friendship is not about helping people in need. Friendship is not about finding someone whom you could confide your secrets to. Friendship is not about having someone to comfort you in times of immense sadness and despair. Friendship is not giving the feeling of immense happiness and fulfillment. Friendship is not about gains nor losses. Friendship is all about going out of one's comfort zone to bring another to his. Friendship is risking whatever you hold most in order for someone to ultimately find joy. Friendship is not about what you create but what you can give from yourself. Friendship is commitment to love another.
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DoubleStuf OREO + ice-cold Millkolate = oooohhhhh la la!!!
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Why are there so many things that I can't figure out? Sometimes I just want to bang my head in the wall hoping that in doing so, the plethora of doubts, questions, and fears would all be shaken away.
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Why can't everything be a little bit easier? Why can't I just get what I really want? I want to be happy - is that such a crime? What else can I say? I'm a big screw-up! Sorry.
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What am I thinking right here and now? Hint: Count the number of asterisks, then look up into the sky. If it's day, look at the works of the painter. If it's night, stare at works of the jeweler.
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Ooohh, Oreos and milk ARE the best! They rock! Anyway, I can so relate to what you said about just being happy. There are times I can't help but ask myself "Is it a crime to be happy?" especially when it seems everyone or everything's dead-set on making you UNhappy. Life is strange, but we've just got to make the best of it I guess. :) Cheer up, things are bound to get better, I guarantee it.
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