Jonathots Daily Blog
(2096)
I was born.
Although present, I retain no memory. Apparently there were people who were excited about the idea, who later became overwhelmed with the duties and responsibility and eventually settled into a nearly comical profile, blending pride and disappointment. Funny thing about family–it is often touted as our greatest benefactor. But truthfully, it’s more like investors grumbling over the return.
They gave me a certificate at my birth to confirm that the appearance actually happened–that I was not an alien and therefore was qualified, or at least permitted, to be President of the United States if I reached such an arrogant and ridiculous conclusion.
As wonderful as it is to be born of the wife of my father, I have found this year that to be born of Mother Nature and honoring my Father in heaven to be an even greater transformation.
Yes, this year I feel like I have received a “Rebirth Certificate.” It was really quite simple to procure. After all my years of earth travel, I have finally surrendered to a pair of principles that make everything work together to the good:
- Don’t expect too much.
- Don’t get offended.
That’s it.
If you can remind yourself of these two ideas every day, you can finish out with the setting of the sun having a joyous resignation to reality.
Of course, the society I live in denies these two precepts and replaces them with “dream big and don’t take crap off of anyone.” Matter of fact, you can get a cheer in almost any gathering by proclaiming your uniqueness, individuality and determination that you will not be overcome.
Not me.
Today is my birthday, so I’m going to tell you what I’m celebrating:
- I have taken this year to lessen my need and increase my gift.
- I have used these 365 days to find a way to accept my surroundings as the available climate for my next endeavor.
- I have reached inside myself to find the Kingdom of God instead of demanding that others adhere to my theology or moral code.
- I have challenged the only person I am able to affect: the one who stares back at me in the mirror.
- I have realized that the treatment I receive from strangers has nothing to do with me, but rather, their ongoing struggle with understanding their own birth.
- And those people who are determined to hurt me waste valuable time that they could be using to pursue their own personal excellence.
It is a “Rebirth Certificate.” I don’t expect too much and I try real hard not to get offended.
Since I have no recollection of my initial forthcoming from my mother’s womb, if you don’t mind, I will celebrate this new experience.
Born again.
Yes, I think I finally get it.
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