As part of my survival training I was a student POW. It’s looking at the real thing from 10 miles away through a telescope. However it gave me enough wit to understand a man who did it for real when he said it was the most important 6 years of his life.
When everything physical is taken away from you, when freedom of physical action is denied and when even your name is taken away from you, you have only one thing left: yourself. Anyone who has spent time in solitary confinement appreciates the being of others. Ironically, being alone makes you aware that you are part of the whole.
Fat bank accounts, fancy cars, impressive job titles, status, fame, popularity, glamor and all the physical metrics we use to measure success mean nothing.
“Do not pluck the fruit of wisdom until the time has truly ripened.” OR: “Wait ’til you get to the top of the mountain before talking to the wise man!”
mddshubby2005 almost 4 years ago
Not the best time to sing “Let It Go”.
finkd almost 4 years ago
He really hates it when business drops off.
Concretionist almost 4 years ago
(snort)
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 4 years ago
He could at least yell “FORE!”
danketaz Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Contentment is knowing when enough is enough.
Zykoic almost 4 years ago
Contentment is the the simple things in life: Prime rib, a fat bank account and affection from several directions….
Imagine almost 4 years ago
… or deciding not to yell “Watch out below!” so that no-one comes up to ask stupid questions today.
jreckard almost 4 years ago
He was contentedly singing that song from Frozen.
William Bednar Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Seems Kenny Rogers said something like that: “You got to know when to hold them and when to fold them”. Apologies to Kenny.
dflak almost 4 years ago
As part of my survival training I was a student POW. It’s looking at the real thing from 10 miles away through a telescope. However it gave me enough wit to understand a man who did it for real when he said it was the most important 6 years of his life.
When everything physical is taken away from you, when freedom of physical action is denied and when even your name is taken away from you, you have only one thing left: yourself. Anyone who has spent time in solitary confinement appreciates the being of others. Ironically, being alone makes you aware that you are part of the whole.
Fat bank accounts, fancy cars, impressive job titles, status, fame, popularity, glamor and all the physical metrics we use to measure success mean nothing.
Zen-of-Zinfandel almost 4 years ago
Leave no stone unturned…I thought that was the secret.
PO' DAWG almost 4 years ago
Contentment is beaning the geeky lookin’ guy on the way up.
the lost wizard almost 4 years ago
What a downer.
WCraft Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Looks like that guy is about to learn the secrets of life AND death!
rm8ty almost 4 years ago
Or my favorite, “Let go or be dragged.”
paranormal almost 4 years ago
You gotta know when to hold ’em and you gotta know when to throw ’em…
mwksix almost 4 years ago
“Sorry. You have not chosen wisely. Come back when you’ve recovered… "
Godfreydaniel almost 4 years ago
“Do not pluck the fruit of wisdom until the time has truly ripened.” OR: “Wait ’til you get to the top of the mountain before talking to the wise man!”
awgiedawgie Premium Member almost 4 years ago
“Sometimes you’re the windshield. Sometimes you’re the bug.”