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You Make Your Choices and Your Choices Make You
One of the most renowned poems in American literature is “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost. I remember in high school and college the efforts we students and our teachers made to give deep meaning to the poem regarding choices we have in life. What I have since learned is that Frost never intended for the poem to be seen as a serious discourse on making life choices. Frost admitted in writing that the poem was not intended as serious commentary on decision making, but to poke fun at his poet friend Edward Thomas who had trouble making decisions, and once he finally did, found himself second guessing his choice. Despite the light hearted nature intended by Frost, it is not hard to glean from the poem life principles about decision making and the impact it has on our lives.
If Only Life Would Give Mulligans
Earlier in my life I attempted to play golf. “Attempted” is the kindest word I can use for what resulted from most of my efforts. That’s why I especially appreciated when by gentlemen’s agreement each golfer would be given one mulligan for the round. Mulligans are great friends of golfers like I was. Having a mulligan meant that at any point in the round I hit a shot I didn’t like, I could pull another ball out of my bag and hit a replacement shot. Having a mulligan meant I possessed a do-over to use at my discretion.
Thanksgiving Downers
Being too enamored with one’s blessing(s) to stop and thank the provider is not the only hindrance to feeling thankful. Let me suggest some others…
Author & Pastor Jerry Long
Jerry Long is a semi-retired minister living in metro Greenville, SC. He holds degrees from Clemson University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Purchase Ponderings of a Pastor, a collection of these inspirational thoughts, from Amazon.
Jerry may be reached at [email protected].