I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what is TOO Much. In our fast-paced society it is easy for you to become overwhelmed by all the things going on. There are places to go, people to see, things to study, jobs to do, errands to run, responsibilities to live up to, etc. The world often seems to be caught up in this running here and there and taking on more and more. Stress from this way of living and the looming pressures will lead to all kinds of problems (personally as well) and even tragedies. It will impact your own health and effect all those around you. If you continue trying to do TOO Much or fail to keep all in perspective, the pressures will get to you and you may even lash out at others. Are you doing TOO Much or are you caught up in this TOO Much way of living?

There is a lot of discussion today about how much debt so many are in, including the Government. Debt is not only with those who borrow money to go to a college, such as Virginia Tech, or those who borrow to get a car or to buy a house. It should be very troubling to each of us that even if we are not personally in debt, that the Government is spending so much money and is in so much debt that each person—you and me included—represents tens of thousands of dollars! Officials in California (with potentially more States following) have even resorted to issuing I O U’s at times to cover their commitments. This debt and spending issue alone is likely to lead to huge changes in the political landscape this fall. When and where will this end? What or rather who might you owe? Please think with me further. . .

If there is ever a time you should consider more about FREEdom, it is at this special time of year, when America celebrates its Independence and FREEDOM (234 years today). Are we really FREE? What does that mean, anyway? How did we even get the FREEdom we have? Is this FREEdom in danger? What happens if we don’t understand FREEdom? Corresponding with the FREEdom we do have, comes this wildly popular Twilight Series and the recently released 3rd movie—“Eclipse”—from the book series. Whether or not you have read any of those books or seen any of, or even the latest movie (and much could be discussed there), you should take this moment in history to further consider these things. I submit that America (and the world) is on a dangerous path, which is actually “Eclipsing FREEdom”!

THAT’S NOT FAIR! How often have you heard that from a sibling, a friend or co-worker, or maybe even used this expression yourself? It is a common expression of complaint in a world with increasing problems and one that is certainly not equal. The word, “fair” is used in various ways. As I have found, the first definitions listed have to do with the pleasantness or quality of something. “Fair” is used this way, yet I seem to hear it more and more used as an expression of when someone wants their situation to be better or more in line with what they perceive others are experiencing or ideally should be. One definition listed for “fair” is “marked by impartiality and honesty.” I submit that the way “fair” is so often used today reflects a lack of understanding of life and what GOD has allowed in His Creation.

One thing every student, and every person for that matter, needs to know in order to cope with every day living is how to be FLEXIBLE. Being flexible is what enables one to be able to adapt to the ever changing circumstances and whatever environment they may face. In our modern day, fast paced and increasingly existential society, flexibility is ever more important. Failing to be flexible will limit your opportunities, lead to greater difficulty and could even bring about tragedy. Please be flexible and consider thinking about this with me further. . . .

In today’s Blog article, I want to go back to one of the earlier themes I started when I first set up this Website. First, I was “Thinking Why?” (05-20-08), then I was “Thinking What?” (05-23-08); now, over two years later, I am “Thinking HOW?” How did our world get to where it is today? How do the things in my life fit into the bigger picture? How can we each play a part in turning things around and helping to avoid future tragedies? Today, I’m “Thinking How?”

Have you ever considered the importance and influence of LABELS? Do you realize that due to improper LABELS, multiple tragedies occur every single day in lives and situations all over the world? Whenever this is compounded and surrounding circumstances allow, the LABELS given to some individuals will push them toward some violent action that will only harm others. Do you understand what I am saying? Please think with me further…

It is a shame that so often we are more interested in the “BUCK” than in the blessing that comes from living for GOD on this uniquely privileged planet in this vast and incredible Universe, created and sustained by our Awesome LORD Jesus Christ. Sadly, a tragedy and travesty of living that most of us experience many times in our lives is in serving money, rather than really serving the Master (check out Luke 16:13). It is precisely because I have not had many “bucks” (at least humanly speaking), that I have been so victimized in various aspects of our society and that my personal tragedy has continued. I just received word of yet another legal example of this and my experiences over the past few days have led me to this particular theme in writing today—Please consider the role you should have as it relates to “passing the buck”!

I trust you ACCEPT this article as an EXCEPTion to the “rules” of English. :-) The title is actually tied to one of the multifaceted points I’m making here. This subject strikes at the heart of every problem you face and every tragedy that happens. If you understand what I am saying, you will be more prepared for life than the thousands of new graduates that have just been thrust into the workforce of society. ;-) A proper understanding will help you overcome, no matter what you face. Failing to get this right will only lead to more trouble.