Sing, Sing, Sing --Chris Tomlin
Thursday, November 26, 2009
11:16 AM
This week has been quite productive as I have found two new sources of inspiration, and I will share these with you.
First, after the bio test on Wednesday, we watched a documentary on Randy Pausch, the CMU professor who gave the last lecture in 2007. It was really uplifting to see a man practically on his deathbed give a lecture about how to have fun and about how to be optimistic. Despite the fact that he only had a couple of months to live, he met each day with a cheerful spirit and refused to let his disease drag him down. It really made me question my approach on life. How many times have I complained about something insignificant or approached a situation with a pessimistic attitude? I have the rest of my life ahead of me, and I should be so thankful much like Randy Pausch was thankful for his months. I've realized that it's time for me to revive my optimistic spirit and to refuse to let anything drag me down.
My second source of inspiration is from the bible. I've been reading 1 Corinthians, and it really surprised me because I have never thought about reading the Corinthians. A really good friend recommended it to me because she loves the books and somehow always returns to them. I've also restarted my daily devotions, which I've neglected for several months. It upsets me that I forgot to put God first and let the worldly things take priority. But I'm still learning, and I hope to grow spiritually through my devotions.
Okay, I'm going to be really stereotypical and make a list of things I'm thankful for (because it's Thanksgiving! :p) It's to follow the optimism idea
1. I'm thankful for God and for his guidance
2. I'm thankful for my family, who I know will be here despite how much I screw up
3. I'm thankful for the people in my life, and especially for my friends, who I know will encourage me to be the best person I can be. This week has really made me thankful for them.
4. I'm thankful that I live in a country where I don't have to worry about political instability, food shortages, human rights abuse, or not receiving an education. We have often taken this for granted.
5. And since it's almost Christmas time, I'm thankful for those parents who made my one Christmas truly extraordinary.
No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him ~1 Corinthians 2:9
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