Life & Faith in Caneyhead

My sister gave me one of those calendars that give you a thought for the day and a verse.  The one for Monday said "There are two freedoms --- the false, where a man is free to do what he likes; and the true, where a man is free to do what he ought." (Kingsley)

The false:  A very self centered freedom.  Me.  My way.  What I want, need right now.  The consequences be damned.  No true right or wrong.  A whole wide range of grey area.   Free to cause pain and wreck havoc.  Leading up to a wide path of destruction behind and a very rude awakening in the end.  A heavy load of extra burdens to drag along as a result.  Ending in regret, disappointment. 

The true:  Freedom based in caring and morality.  Kind.  Compassionate.  Brave.  What's best for me and everyone involved.  Doesn't go against my conscience, heritage, the law or the Bible.  Pretty much black and white.  Leaving behind everything a little better than it was before, looking forward to a prize.  Fond memories and feeling of accomplishment to carry with you.  Your worth recognized by those who know you.  A satisfied mind.  A content soul.

Maybe it's just me....but seems that the false kind is what is prevalent here in America today.  It's the driving force behind so many hot button political issues.  It's wrapped up in high divorce rates, fraud, greed, pornography, and many other ills.  A cheap imitation of real freedom. 

So, I've thought about it and now I leave you to think about it. 

In other news, Paul has done it again!!  Posted the links for CarnivAOL, that is.  I submitted the previous entry.  And there are a number of others of all various shapes and sizes.  Exercise your freedom to browse and read this week. 

And somehow, Paul and I got to discussing laundry via e-mail.  How hard it can be to keep up with it and all of that.  And that got me wondering: 

Where do you go to get clean clothes to put on, most often?

Leave an answer in the comments or email me (bhbner2him@aol.com)  one and I'll post the results.

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• #9 Comment from rebuketheworld 
  11/17/06 3:37 AM | Permalink

  Enjoyed this entry...I felt like you had feelings of serious intent when you wrote this....calling it like it is....I think the "freedom" to do as we chose, has created a global atmosphere of isolated consciousness.....its like one man for hiimself living in so many....The extention of community, your neighbor, etc., is slowly dwindling away....We can hit another human because we say we are offended or because we want attention....We can rob and steal so we have nice clothes on or the nice house because we want attention....We want to feel important at all costs...I call it a "Reality TV Generation." Unfortunately, I dont beleive it will get better. The conscious is going away and then we have nothing left. -Raven
• #8 Comment from gravydogg55 
  11/17/06 12:37 AM | Permalink

           BARBARA, DURING MY FIRST TEENAGE YEARS, IT SEEMED A YEAR WOULD NEVER PASS.
       NOT SO NOW IN THE 8TH DECADE. THE YEARS ARE FINISHED SO QUICKLY.
  WHEN WE SEE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS, THANKSGIVING ISN'T FAR AWAY.
         FINISHING A SHOWER, REACH IN THAT CARDBOARD BOX IN THE CLOSET AND SCRAPE BOTTOM.
       IT SEEMS ONLY A COUPLE DAYS AGO THE CLEAN LAUNDRY WAS CAST INTO THAT BOX.
       NOW GO TO THE HAMPER HOLDING THE SOILED CLOTHING AND FIND THE CLEANEST AND REMEMBER TO DO THAT LAUNDRY TODAY.      sam
• #7 Comment from fasttrack58 
  11/16/06 10:37 PM | Permalink

  I get the laundry from the folded pile, the basket or still in the dryer, maybe four times a year it's actually hung in the closet...
  Have a great weekend!
  Linda :)
• #6 Comment from lurkynat 
  11/16/06 6:42 PM | Permalink

  dear Barbara, hi!
  interesting discusion.
  I think that the forefathers thought that freedom meant you could do what you had to do and you could think as you wanted.
  I think that compassionate actions are needed and very worthwhile!
  I get clean clothes of a hook or from the drawer!
  love,natalie
• #5 Comment from jennyp51 
  11/16/06 4:17 PM | Permalink

  Talking of laundery has just reminded me my clothes are still in the tumble and have probably got creased now.  Blast!
  Jenny <><