I have about 3 quotes in which, if you've known me long enough, have probably heard me utter. I try to abide by these words. Im sure Ill add more life quotes as I age more, but these are the basics.
1) Life's not fair, then you die.- Inez Morua, Cuban 6th grade math teacher.
Ms. Morua had a big mouth, large personality and a short temper. As a junior high math teacher for a bunch of little complaining in-fidels (pun intended), she didnt take a lot of your BS. After a few sighs, questioning and arguing from any 6th grader, she would declare "lifes not fair, then you die" in a wonderfully Cuban-American accent then cock her head and stare at a 45 degree angle. Point taken Ms. Morua. She had a right to be like that. She lost a son to a drunk driver the Halloween before my 6th grade year. She had the right to be bitter. Life isn't fair many times and in many circumstances. As a believer, I trust God to work it all out. Thats the basis, or one of the tenets,of the book of Ecclesiastes. In the end, God is sovereign and just. When I want to complain or moan when I don't get a deal closed, feel slighted by people, or when Im just a baby even as a 35 year old, its important to remember that life isn't fair. Im thankful for grace because without that, fairness would destroy me.
2) Ive never seen a U-haul behind a hearse.- Barry Camp, Highland Baptist Church
Love this quote. Remember the Pharaohs who were buried with all their treasure? It just sat there collecting dust as their mummified corpses slowly rotted. What we do with the finances God entrusts with us in the life is critical. With only about 100 years to live, you cant take it with you. This is guaranteed. How you are generous with others and what you invest in is a lasting impact. I want to be a giver every day, month, year. I want God to show me needs to meet with others in my life. Strangers, close friends, family- I challenge myself to meet needs and be generous. It seems God gives us a bigger shovel when we give. The biggest secret of giving I've found is the person giving is blessed equally or more than the receiver. I made a goal of giving away at least 20 percent of what I earn to meaningful things. Why do we hold tightly to money? Why do we put our value in the value of our 401K? I pray I listen to the Spirit and anytime there is a need, I obey. Im not going to list the things ive done, but its been awesome to see how i can bless people in a small way.
3) If you are in the company of people who agree with you all the time, its time to find a new company.- Condelizza Rice
What a graceful woman- smart too. She would be a wonderful US President. Her words ring true. I want to be surrounded with people who challenge me. I love a good healthy debate. This is both in friendships and in work. Groupthink always dilutes what can be accomplished in the corporate world. People tend to just agree with others and blunt their own creative ideas and talents. I try to think outside the box in situations and not be difficult, but think of different ideas and ways to accomplish things to make quota or accomplish a project. Sometimes this makes a boss frustrated with me, but I think its a positive thing overall. In interpersonal relationships, I always appreciated friends who would challenge my thoughts on politics, sports, life, mentality, etc.
Well, thats it. Make it a great night!
