“After the game is over, the king and the pawn go into the same box." Italian ProverbApparently the division manager was having car problems. “Can I help with anything?” I asked. “Thanks for asking, but a tow truck is on its way. See ya tomorrow.” I went on my way, but I have to admit, it was sort of surreal. Someone who makes four times what I make is having car troubles. What was I thinking! Of course he has car problems. Just because people get out of his way when he walks down the hall, and everyone spends hours preparing before a ten minute presentation to him, he’s still just like the rest of us. He has to get his teeth cleaned, just like the rest of us. He has to walk his dog before going to bed, just like the rest of us. When I got in my car I waited, watching him from a distance. I thought of the line in the movie The Family Man where the tire salesman said to the Wall Street CEO, “Wall Street, Main Street; it’s all just a bunch of people getting up in the morning trying to figure out how they’re going to send their kids to college. It’s just people.” Are there people in your life - film stars, athletes, musicians, Internet personalities - who are somewhat intimidating? Do you wonder what it must be like to be them? How will you think of them differently so you won’t be intimidated; and you’ll feel just as real, just as important, just as significant?
Lord, may I never forget to see people through Your eyes; to remember that You love each of us the same regardless of our jobs, our talents, or our accomplishments. Amen
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WelcomeI love the wisdom of the ages gleaned from relevant quotes. In them there is a connection to the human experience that crosses all borders. Join me as I relate my personal experiences, and link the wisdom of the quote to the Source of all wisdom: God's Word, the Bible. Enjoy, Libby Categories
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