A MAN GROWS; BLOG # 2301 FRI JUN 04,2021

 

THE COMEBACK:

I heard that zombies will

eat your brains!

That’s why you should feel very safe!

THE MESSAGE:

In my experience, the learning process of becoming a real man occurs when the person opens his mind to new ideas. He reflects on but does not dwell on past experience. He realizes that his mistakes were self made choices. He is determined to accept the consequences and avoid any harmful temptations that present themselves. He prays to become a better man and avoid the dangers of narcissism. 

A real man recognizes that the quality or state of being selfish is an effort to promote and be concerned for one's own welfare at the expense of or in disregard of others.

 

TONY TODAY:

AN OLD MAN GROWS IN SPIRIT AND BEHAVIOUR:

Has become less judgmental. 

Just because he had a passing knowledge of most issues as a teen or young 20 year old man doesn't mean he is an expert in all of them at age 65. 

Has become less trusting.

Not everyone will be a friend. He has stopped wasting time with people who don't support and understand him.

Enjoys Spending time with his wife. 

He has grown into a person who realizes what true love really is. His marital partner is a fantastically rewarding association.

Tries to Handle stress.

He realizes that his true friends and loved ones are valuable allies in life’s struggles.

Works at harnessing anger. 

Becoming more diplomatic has been a slow, difficult process primarily because there have been a lot of old habits that had to be broken.

Is capable of forgiveness.

He has come to realize that hating and holding grudges are easy traps that cause stress and use up too much energy.

Understands the Things he needs to work on.

Becomes more patient and tolerant. Lives as the real person who he has become today. 

Tries to be less judgmental about himself and others.

 

THE MUSIC:

 Emmylou Harris - Together Again

INTERESTING STUFF:

THE PUN:

It's not that the man couldn't juggle; he just didn't have the balls to do it.

THE QUESTION:

Is the ‘trial and error’ the best way to learn?

THE LEMON:

Awarded to NBA referees for inconsistency in calling fouls

THE QUOTE:

1. "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." -Benjamin Franklin

THE CLIP:

A Psalm of Life - H. W. Longfellow