Are You a Statue or a Pigeon?
- Date: 2007-08-28 - Word Count: 649
Share This!
Perhaps you've received emails where the sender has a personal signature, maybe even complete with a quote of some kind. There are a lot of people who like to put a quote, phrase, or something similar to that under their name when they send out an email.
Maybe you like to put a quote under your name when you send out emails too. Recently, my son told me about something he read on an email that he received at his job.
What he read didn't exactly inspire and motivate him. It didn't give him pause for consideration or profitable thinking. And, even though it was probably intended to be funny, he didn't see the humor in it at all!
The line under the signature read, "Just accept it. Some days you're a statue and other days you're a pigeon."
Wow!
First of all, my son didn't like the "accept it" part of the quote and I don't blame him. Life is not determined by fate! We do not just have to accept whatever happens to us. We have the freedom of will to take charge of our own lives.
Secondly, my son took issue with being a pigeon. He told me that he thought that the quote was basically saying that some days you have to be a statue and have crap dumped on you, but other days, you get to be a pigeon and dump crap on others.
I'm glad he had the maturity not to just laugh it off as another "funny" example about life. It is sad, but there are lots of people who have this kind of attitude about life in one form or another. They get up each day with thoughts like, "Well, let's see what today brings."
Now that's an interesting outlook on life isn't it? Get up in the morning and yawn, and say, "Gee, I wonder if I'm going to get crapped on today, or, if I get to crap on everybody else? Oh well, whatever happens, I'm just going to accept it."
That kind of attitude really is a bunch of crap!
No matter what situation or circumstance you are in today, you don't have to accept the way things are in your life. You can choose by your own freedom of will to change your life. It all starts with your thoughts.
If lousy things are happening in your life and you are dealing with unpleasant situations, and you feel just like a bombarded statue, then stop dwelling on those things. Stop talking about that. Stop focusing on that. Don't ever just accept it.
Instead, use your God-given free will to think and focus on exactly what you desire for your life. Find a helpful method to keep your mind attuned to your desires and goals, so that you can keep those thoughts in the forefront of your mind.
Write down your goals and read them throughout the day. Carry written affirmations with you to read during the day. Review your goals and dreams before you go to sleep and especially when you wake up in the morning.
What is most important is what you are consistently thinking. The dominant thoughts that you carry build your own personal belief system. The things that you attract into your life are based on your own personal belief system.
If we are supposed to "accept whatever happens," then why did the Creator give each and every one of us free will to choose to think whatever thoughts we want to think? And, why did He promise to give you the desires of your heart?
Being a statue or a pigeon may sound funny, or even disturbing to some people. Regardless, accepting whatever life throws at you is the way some people go through life.
However, it doesn't have to be the way you go through life. Each morning you can choose the thoughts you will carry for that day, and continue to build a positive and successful belief system.
Maybe you like to put a quote under your name when you send out emails too. Recently, my son told me about something he read on an email that he received at his job.
What he read didn't exactly inspire and motivate him. It didn't give him pause for consideration or profitable thinking. And, even though it was probably intended to be funny, he didn't see the humor in it at all!
The line under the signature read, "Just accept it. Some days you're a statue and other days you're a pigeon."
Wow!
First of all, my son didn't like the "accept it" part of the quote and I don't blame him. Life is not determined by fate! We do not just have to accept whatever happens to us. We have the freedom of will to take charge of our own lives.
Secondly, my son took issue with being a pigeon. He told me that he thought that the quote was basically saying that some days you have to be a statue and have crap dumped on you, but other days, you get to be a pigeon and dump crap on others.
I'm glad he had the maturity not to just laugh it off as another "funny" example about life. It is sad, but there are lots of people who have this kind of attitude about life in one form or another. They get up each day with thoughts like, "Well, let's see what today brings."
Now that's an interesting outlook on life isn't it? Get up in the morning and yawn, and say, "Gee, I wonder if I'm going to get crapped on today, or, if I get to crap on everybody else? Oh well, whatever happens, I'm just going to accept it."
That kind of attitude really is a bunch of crap!
No matter what situation or circumstance you are in today, you don't have to accept the way things are in your life. You can choose by your own freedom of will to change your life. It all starts with your thoughts.
If lousy things are happening in your life and you are dealing with unpleasant situations, and you feel just like a bombarded statue, then stop dwelling on those things. Stop talking about that. Stop focusing on that. Don't ever just accept it.
Instead, use your God-given free will to think and focus on exactly what you desire for your life. Find a helpful method to keep your mind attuned to your desires and goals, so that you can keep those thoughts in the forefront of your mind.
Write down your goals and read them throughout the day. Carry written affirmations with you to read during the day. Review your goals and dreams before you go to sleep and especially when you wake up in the morning.
What is most important is what you are consistently thinking. The dominant thoughts that you carry build your own personal belief system. The things that you attract into your life are based on your own personal belief system.
If we are supposed to "accept whatever happens," then why did the Creator give each and every one of us free will to choose to think whatever thoughts we want to think? And, why did He promise to give you the desires of your heart?
Being a statue or a pigeon may sound funny, or even disturbing to some people. Regardless, accepting whatever life throws at you is the way some people go through life.
However, it doesn't have to be the way you go through life. Each morning you can choose the thoughts you will carry for that day, and continue to build a positive and successful belief system.
Related Tags: goals, email, dreams, affirmations, pigeon, belief system, free will, statue, email signature, statue or pigeon, dominant thoughts
Michael A. Verdicchio is a husband, father, minister, author,and broadcaster. He has been the voice on numerous productions over the years, and offers, "Pep Talks" on audio CD, at http://www.MikesPepTalks.com . Michael has a free newsletter called, THE PEP LETTER, at http://www.christianinspirationalgifts.com/pepletter.html . Your Article Search Directory : Find in Articles
Recent articles in this category:
- The Resurgence of Fred Perry Clothing
Summer might long be over and Wimbledon may be a distant memory, however the fashion is a year round - Uncovering Men's Tank Tops
I don't know a thing about you, but I'll bet that you have worn a tank top. Tank tops have also been - Make Use of Silk Scarves to Take Good Care of Your Skin
In the event you are new about silk scarves, you could never read about this particular feature of s - Just For Men Scarves - the Preference For Guys in the Vogue Domain
If you are not certain what style of present you could provide for men, maybe you can consider men s - Think Black Friday Shopping is Beyond Your Budget?
Moms who are juggling the bills and still trying to provide the perfect holiday gift to loved ones a - How to Make Conscious Shopping Choices
Many people have heard the phrase "voting with your dollars" and they understand that it means your - Silk Scarves - Unique Present Approach in Xmas Seasons
The most prevalent silk add-on is scarves, and many focus is presented on inspired designing on thes - Benefits of an Aloe Vera Shampoo
A lot of people are not aware of the specific benefits that using an aloe vera shampoo can do to the - How Effective is the Power of Your Subconscious Mind?
Most people are bombarded with this thought whenever they feel weak and wish to affect certain chang - Silk Scarf - the Record For Human Being in the Style History
Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries the worldwide recognition of silk scarves developed dramatica
Most viewed articles in this category:
- Surf and Turf: the Race Track
Surf and Turf: The Race TrackOne of the favorite places for The G to hang out at, especially in Summ - Are You Looking For Cholesterol Drugs Without Side Effect?
High cholesterol level is probably one of the widely spread complication among Americans. Almost for - Friday the 13th could be a lucky day?
Friday the 13th sounds unlucky ? Traditional superstition ? And a lot of people dislike it and beli - Don't Judge A Man
Our world is full of bad tongues, fault-finders, gossipers, mockers, and insulters but do these grou - When Personalized Gifts Make a Difference
Finding the right gifts for a particular occasion is always a challenging task. Sometimes it is nic - Managing My Resistance: Learning To Flow With What Life Offers
One of the things that interests me most about conflict is the tendency to resist it and the ways in - What Are Horoscopes Based On?
If you do not know much about astrology, you may wonder what are horoscopes based on and how astrolo - 7 Dumbest Relationship Mistakes Smart People Make
We often find ourselves amid the wreckage of a love gone wrong, wringing our hands and asking, "Why - Motivation as the heart of self improvement
You should be able to find several indispensable facts about Motivation in the following paragraphs - Is Complete Abstinence from Use of Paychoactive Substances Necessary for Recovery?
Can a sober alcoholic in recovery who has no history of abuse of marijuana, use marijuana without