Posted by PS on June 12, 2003 at 13:48:41:
In Reply to: Out and In posted by j on June 12, 2003 at 11:21:15:
: This might seem a little out of place, but the thought of World War II came to mind (did I ever mention how much I enjoyed the 'Band of Brothers' series on HBO?). Anyway, the particular moment I thought of was when the 101st Airborn was getting placed at Bastogne for the upcoming Battle of the Bulge. As the troops were pulling out and the 101st was getting settled, one of the infantrymen said something to the Captain of the 101. He said, "...with all these troops pulling out, you guys will be surrounded!" - to which the Captain replied, "We're airborn, soldier, we're supposed to be surrounded!"
: As "non-sequitur" as it seems, that quote has helped me a great deal. This character understood who he was, and where he was supposed to be. He had no misgivings about his duty, even when pressed. I pray that I can carry myself with that same confidence, and sense of duty - and especially, the drive to complete the task.
: J
Good thought. I think our misgivings about life in general often stem from misunderstandings about what it is supposed to be and what it is supposed to be like. This includes everything from who and what God is to who and what we are, His will and our purpose, and most especially, our standards and goals: our standards of fairness, justice, and success, our quest for purpose and meaning, and our goals toward making life what we think it should be. If these basic understandings and motivations are flawed, we are ever distressed and can never find contentment. I struggle with these issues constantly.