Have we heard a mouthful or what! With the escapades of Tiger Woods being exposed to all, the question must be asked. Is it our business? Are we smitten with Tiger because of his prowess on the green or his frivolities between the sheets.
Yes we may be glad to see that the billion dollar man is as human as any other 9 - 5 brother when it comes to the wiles of women. Yes we are intrigued by the simplicity of his cheating antics (has not he heard of the disposable cell). But the question remains, is it our business?
My opinion, the answer is a resounding NO! It is mindless fodder used to escape the thickness of our own lives and it is his business. Tiger made a statement of apology. Part of that statement was his belief that he did not have to play out their ordeal in the face of the public. I agree with him. This is his personal issue.
We should all hope and pray that he takes this opportunity to realize the blessing he has and begins to nurture his family. If his wife chooses to stay, a journey of forgiveness is underway. We won't be surprised if that journey gets christened with a house on the finger, a house in the Caymans and a undisclosed amount the size of a house in Elin's Swiss bank account.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
House Plants
Wow! It is great to see a resurgence of people putting families first. Is it the Obama Effect? Is it the disgust of the negative images in the media? Or is it a realization that when the storms of life rage, the family is an important covering.
From devastating national events to personal losses we are beginning to realize that relationships are good for our souls. Now that we have this realization, what will we do to nurture our families? Like all living organisms a family has to be nurtured. Compare your family to an ivy plant. An ivy plant can do several things: provide good ground cover, accessorize an arrangement, or be aesthetically pleasing.
Ivy ground cover does not have to be nurtured. It is nourished by the falling rains/storms and grows at will. It will tangle those who try to tread through it and is a haven for rodents, cockroaches and serpents.
Or imagine the ivy that is just the accessory to the main attraction. It's sole responsibility is to be downplayed and unimportant while making the arrangement appear beautiful.
And finally we have the ivy that is aesthetically pleasing. We see its strong roots climbing the walls of a home. While its appearance may appear to be untamed the truth lies in the intricate lines the ivy forms around doors, windows and awnings. This taming can only be accomplished with nurturing.
What kind of ivy plant is your family?
From devastating national events to personal losses we are beginning to realize that relationships are good for our souls. Now that we have this realization, what will we do to nurture our families? Like all living organisms a family has to be nurtured. Compare your family to an ivy plant. An ivy plant can do several things: provide good ground cover, accessorize an arrangement, or be aesthetically pleasing.
Ivy ground cover does not have to be nurtured. It is nourished by the falling rains/storms and grows at will. It will tangle those who try to tread through it and is a haven for rodents, cockroaches and serpents.
Or imagine the ivy that is just the accessory to the main attraction. It's sole responsibility is to be downplayed and unimportant while making the arrangement appear beautiful.
And finally we have the ivy that is aesthetically pleasing. We see its strong roots climbing the walls of a home. While its appearance may appear to be untamed the truth lies in the intricate lines the ivy forms around doors, windows and awnings. This taming can only be accomplished with nurturing.
What kind of ivy plant is your family?
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