It's Been a while. Since I have left my last blog a lot has happened at least as far as track went. I was the regional champion in discus and placed second in the shot put. This qualified me for the state track meet where I did not perform as well as I had hoped. Before the season started I had goals of 50 ft in the shot and 150 ft. in discus. The state meet was my one last chance. I ended up throwing 49 ft. and placing 6th in shot and I threw 134 ft. 11 in. for discus where I placed 3rd. As much as this disappoints me, it motivates me even more. I had a few set backs this season as far as injuries go and this left me without as much strength as I would of liked to have had. Today was my first training day for next year and I am determined to capture at three state championships.
I raise market hogs, currently there are 14 that me and my two sisters own right now. This years group of pigs may be the best we've ever had, but it is still really early. With the sickness now gone and the tarps up the pigs are as happy as ever. We have one pig that can't really walk, he sort of scoots across the pen to get food and water, and doesn't even get up to go to the bathroom. With any luck he will heal soon and become a very nice market hog.
I almost forgot the 2006-2007 high school track season may be over but I still Have USATF meets, the first one being this Saturday. It will be a very busy Saturday, I have a track meet, a pig weigh in, and two graduation parties to go to.
This Sunday was the last scheduled SMYDEK of the 2006-2007 school year, We had fun in the park till the rain came, but we didn't let that stop us, the fun continued as John and Meaghan Yoho opened up their house for us to shelter in. In my opinion the first year of SMYDEK was a success. I enjoyed the games, food, worship, lessons and N30 Groups. I could always look forward to my Sunday evenings being Chalk Full O' fun.
The school year is drawing to a close, as the seniors all took their final today. Up next is my senior year of high school, when I think about what it means to be done with high school and realize I am only a year away, I wonder if I am ready. I know I still have a year to learn and mature but even then will I have learned and matured enough. There are so many things that I know I am not ready for and don't have experience in. Well that's something to think about another time, probably in a year.
Can people handle the truth, this is sort of a combination of my last two blogs. I talked about dealing with people and looked at what truth is. Each is interesting to look at separately but when combined together you gain a new Perspective.
Off the bat what how much of the truth can a person handle. All the time people ask you for your opinion on something or how they feel about a certain issue or topic. You can't always be completely honest with them, people have feelings and sometimes they can get hurt if you are honest and holding nothing back from them. This is where a fine line needs to be drawn and the dance of truth and kindness begins. Where does this line start and where does it end. The line starts with how well you know the person, the better you know them the more honest you can be without straining the relationship. Intent should also be considered, you should never try to use honesty with bad intentions for the other person. Honesty and truth are pure and just matters in most cases they should not be used for evil. This really isn't going where I thought it would time for a redirect.
Sometimes it is better to say nothing than to say anything at all. The saying is if you can't say anything nice than don't say anything at all. The same can be true when dealing with the truth, sometimes honest answers can be hurtful or the wrong things to say. I am not saying you should lie, but that some truths about thoughts and feelings are better left unsaid. In general I feel people know and respect this thought on truth and honesty. However sometimes they may not even realize that what they are saying, while true, is the wrong thing at the wrong time.
It is important to voice feelings and opinions, More Importantly is knowing when not to voice them.
I hope this blog gets you up to date, May your weeks be full of peace and tranquility
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3 comments:
Very thorough, thank ye. Is there any honesty that is so harsh for our ears not to hear if it is closest to the truth that we can get? Meaning.. if it is the honest truth, regardless if it may hurt, wouldn't it be the best for all to be in the most part as honest as we can be? I feel there is a way of expressing every honest feeling in a kind, compassionate way.. and you mentioned the 'dance' with truth and kindness.. it if it a true feeling, and there is good intent behind it, don't you think we should let it out? People are hurt often by the truth.. and yet, it is a more severe hurt to find later that all the while they were under the wrong impression, and that everyone around them thought a different way about something they did. Do you see? There is a dance, you're surely right.. and I think it involves how we convey our compassion in honesty that may come off as insulting or offensive. Just more to add to your thought process.. humorous and enlightening thank you Sir Mayne.
you have been on a long trip it seems....
i'll take the scooting market hog if he doesn't get any better.
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