tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9421634.post6786188349748522281..comments2023-08-21T06:14:28.151-07:00Comments on burndive: hacking my mind: Spontenaityburndivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05133129688998029494noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9421634.post-37264296055453625382008-04-10T13:45:00.000-07:002008-04-10T13:45:00.000-07:00Mike, I think you're right. There are always two ...Mike, I think you're right. There are always two ways to swing the pendulum, and both are wrong.<BR/><BR/>I also think that my temptation lies much more often in the area of under-planning than over-planning. I suppose to someone who lives by their PDA, and schedules everything religiously, this post wouldn't make much sense. But then, I wouldn't identify very much with their struggles to lighten up, and alter their schedule on a moment's notice for the unexpected blessings and opportunities that the Lord sends our way.<BR/><BR/>This post is an expression of my frustration with seeing opportunities missed, not because I didn't know they were there, or was too busy, but because I simply didn't plan to accommodate them.burndivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05133129688998029494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9421634.post-31144419964853488092008-04-09T19:41:00.000-07:002008-04-09T19:41:00.000-07:00I'm not sure why, but this post bothered me. I thi...I'm not sure why, but this post bothered me. I think perhaps it is that we are focusing too much on one particular virtue (being prepared). Anyway, here are my thoughts.<BR/><BR/>I believe you are correct that the bible teaches us to be wise and plan for the future. I also know the bible is pretty clear that our plans are not perfect. I think spontaneity comes in when God gives us a chance to enjoy something which we didn't (or couldn't) plan for.<BR/><BR/>So with that in mind, I think that we be can become a slave to our schedule/plan for the future. I do not think that God ever wants that for us. In many ways I think it can become an idol to which we cling for our confidence, rather than God.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand I do not think the solution is to forgo planing. I think that, rather, we should keep all our plans in perspective. <B>Our plans must always be subject to God's plan</B>. Knowing this, I think it is reasonable to plan for the unexpected. When that doesn't work, be must be willing to forgo our plans and recognize and thank God for not always giving us what we plan for.<BR/><BR/>That I think brings us back to what brings happiness. Planning does not bring happiness, nor self-denial nor living life on a whim. The <I>only</I> source of true happiness is living a life according to God's will.Mike Wendthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04388341924103124346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9421634.post-85879953261937173012008-04-01T10:38:00.000-07:002008-04-01T10:38:00.000-07:00Hi Tim,This is totally unrelated to your post. I h...Hi Tim,<BR/><BR/>This is totally unrelated to your post. I heard that you are having a So. Cal. reception possibly in July. We would love more information when you have it. I would hate to miss a Zwicker wedding, so this would be the next best thing if we could pull it off. Thanks!Jon, Erin, Talia, and Ellianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16265783649462048807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9421634.post-40943680069862341812008-03-26T20:21:00.000-07:002008-03-26T20:21:00.000-07:00Heh. And again I say, heh.A certain nameless uncle...Heh. And again I say, heh.<BR/>A certain nameless uncle of mine has been known to tell me on many occasions that anything is possible with a disciplined mind. How depressingly ironic that he should be the one to tell me this. <BR/>I say one disciplined mind plus one submissive will to our Lord equals one fantastically fulfilling life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9421634.post-51672122872002452642008-03-26T09:25:00.000-07:002008-03-26T09:25:00.000-07:00Congratulations! You are now officially a Seattlit...Congratulations! You are now officially a Seattlite: unable to commit to events in advance.<BR/><BR/>I find that when I plan ahead I do well. I don't necessarily say "yes" to everything (I certainly don't), but I do try to decide a head, and sometimes I find myself wishing I hadn't, but once I arrive at the destination, I end up very glad that I did say "yes".Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292095935238351675noreply@blogger.com