it's Time
…Right then.
I’ve organized the rebellion.
Let’s saddle up.
Brian Patrick Cork
…Right then.
I’ve organized the rebellion.
Let’s saddle up.
Brian Patrick Cork
I love New Years Month, and the turn of the new year, largely because it’s a time where we all (or some /1) take the opportunity to reevaluate our lives, assess where we’ve been, and plan where we’re going.
It’s a phenomenal event, pivotal, and magnificent.
I hope you all take the time to do it.
As for my assessing 2008, I found that I’d been so greatly blessed. I had a splendid year; nearly incomparable in fact. Even in spite of such tough times (global – if not epic in it’s very proportions).
The brief time (so far) I’ve taken to reflect has surely manifested Gods hand in my life. I do feel unworthy – and, certainly incapable of creating such a great year autonomously.
But, then, the business man in me forces me to oft revisit the notion that God has a plan for us; And, we are in-charge of the milestones.
The realization of that reflection caused me to rededicate my life in many respects. Just to be clear, I reboot this, and myself continuously. My Mom taught me to question every thing, and accept nothing.
Cork Interlude: By the way… I have no idea where this Blog entry is going.
It will sort itself out.
And, that is one of the points I MIGHT be trying to make here.
One of those areas of rededication is with my Blog. I feel strongly that this is an endeavor the people want me to undertake. God and my friends have blessed me with the talents to do only a few things well. And, so perhaps it’s my duty to use those talents appropriately – leaving room for the Spirit, or the meaning behind the Spirit to magnify my efforts so that they’ll be of enduring value.
Wow… I certainly have a high opinion of myself.
But, if I am wrong, why am I then so fortunate?
In any event, the whole process of reflection upon the past with the perspective of today tends to call out the starkest instances of entropy /2 experienced in our lives. Those areas where we’ve let slip the most. Those are the areas we need to proactively rededicate ourselves to.
And, I never rest (just ask anybody at all close to me). I am concerned (and curious [and questioning]) about EVERYTHING.
Or, am I simply restless?
Life is not casual. Life is engaging, and requires us to be engaged with it. Spend too much time as a bystander, and you find your life is filled with more regret, than accomplishment and opportunity.
“Verily I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness”.
Doctrine and Covenants 58:27 (I believe this is from the Book of Mormon). /3
Peace be to my Brothers and Sisters.
Brian Patrick Cork
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1/ Let’s be ever mindful of the reality that ten percent of us have ninety percent of what everyone else wants.
2/ Entropy. It’s a concept that describes the natural deterioration of order. It’s a process of degeneration that begins almost instantly, in almost everything.
3/ Don’t panic (I’m not). I am not Mormon; nor considering the faith – other than using (leveraging? /4) scripture to TRY and make a point. I was asked recently if I were Jewish. I took that as a compliment. So, before this ignites a firestorm in my community – go and read my entire Blog history. Or, call me. But, you might have to buy me a beer (or, many). Modelo Especial, please (right babe?). But, just to be clear, I remain a Heterodox.
4/ Are we ALLOWED to use a footnote within footnotes?
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