Philosophy Sandwiches :: Lunchtime ramblings

Optimism and Positivity

2012-10-11T11:58:00.002+11:00

Optimistic people believe that things will get better in the future. Positive people make the best of now.
Optimistic people base their hopes on theories and ideals. Positive people find happiness in their reality.

What we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later.
Romans 8:18

Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
Philippians 4:4

Encounter Points (Guest Post)

2011-12-11T23:02:00.001+11:00

"I really believe that it is God's presence people crave. Everything else is just a means to bring us to that place." ~ Peter Kane, 2007.

Speed is relative

2011-11-21T12:10:00.001+11:00

It took years of hard work, training six days a week and spending an hour in the gym every day, for Usain Bolt to run 100 meters in 9.58 seconds. It took me a little under a two minutes to just take my time and walk 100 meters. I think I win.

Autopilot

2011-11-21T12:01:00.001+11:00

If the aircraft is on autopilot, it makes no difference who sits in the pilot's seat... as long as they don't touch anything... and know how to conduct an emergency landing.

Eleventh Hour Conspiracy

2011-11-17T11:18:00.001+11:00

Disappointed by the lack of impact of the Millennium Bug, computers now conspire to self destruct when they sense the urgency of the eleventh hour.

ṫake ṫhaṫ!

2011-11-15T09:22:00.001+11:00

Someṫīmes I feel līke doṫṫīng my ṫ’s and crossīng my ī’s jusṫ ṫo be rebellīous.

Fruit for thought

2011-11-09T01:31:00.003+11:00

Even a healthy tree, planted by a stream, still only bears fruit in season.

The squeaky wheel

2011-09-08T11:08:00.000+10:00

Once the squeaky wheel has been oiled, if it continues to squeak, it may need to be adjusted or even replaced. No amount of oil can fix an unbalanced wheel.

Advice

2011-04-07T10:03:00.000+10:00

Speak carefully when giving advice lest somebody follow it.

Quality Quotes

2011-03-11T01:24:00.000+11:00

"A quote that supports your perspective is useful. A quote that challenges your perspective is powerful. A quote that changes your perspective is paramount." ~Chris Summertime

Highly sophisticated Australian colloquialisms

2010-10-21T17:40:00.002+11:00

Propel an additional decapod crustacean upon the al fresco cooking apparatus.
Lapidate the genus corvus!

Big ideas

2010-07-13T18:17:00.000+10:00

Big ideas are like hot air balloons. The bigger they are and the more hot air they contain, the harder they are to reach. Both need to be grounded before you can climb aboard.

www.thesummertimes.com.au

Catch Twenty Two

2010-06-04T20:17:00.000+10:00

I can't begin until I figure out what I'm supposed to be doing, but I can't figure out what I'm supposed to be doing until I begin. Once I begin, I can figure out what it is that I need to figure out before I can begin. I think I'm beginning to figure this out!

Probablility of Happiness.

2010-05-14T15:35:00.001+10:00

If you're not happy with anything less than the best, then you're setting yourself up for dissappointment. If you're happy to settle for second best, then you double your chances for happiness.

The last Word

2010-03-18T20:54:00.001+11:00

"When the Scripture speaks, and on whatever subject it speaks, it has the last word. All other voices are silenced in the presence of God's revelation." Gary E Gilley

Wasting time

2010-02-25T19:09:00.001+11:00

I do not need other people to waste my time. I can do that all on my own, thank you.

Procrastination

2010-02-20T22:59:00.004+11:00

Some procrastinators spend half their time thinking up excuses for why they did not finish in time. What they need to realise is: if they don't bother making excuses, they can have twice as much time to do other things (or maybe to get the job done).

The inadequacies of human kind

2010-02-15T11:37:00.007+11:00

We are taught much, but remember little. We are asked to do much, but achieve little. We are given much, but share little. Much has been revealed to us, but we believe little. We are warned about much, but rarely take heed. We are loved very much, but love very little.

Flexibility vs Inflexibility

2010-02-11T21:13:00.002+11:00

Being flexible does not mean bending to breaking point. However, it does often require you to bend a little bit more than what you feel comfortable; and this is what develops greater flexibility. Being inflexible is only really good for things like swords and daggers.

Worship

2010-02-09T14:24:00.006+11:00

True worship is much subtler than any observable ritual or tradition. It is rarely seen directly, but rather is hidden deep within us, influencing our every thought and action and every word that comes from our lips.

If I owned a restaurant...

2010-02-04T12:39:00.006+11:00

Many hands may make light work but too many chefs spoil the broth. If I owned a restaurant, I'd train an octopus to cook.

Mosaics

2010-02-03T15:57:00.002+11:00

Mosaics really aren't all they're cracked up to be.

Just Leave It

2010-02-02T17:26:00.002+11:00

If it aint broke, don't fix it. If it was broke and you just fixed it, stop fiddling with it!

Expect disappointment

2010-02-01T14:25:00.003+11:00

Having low expectations met can be more disappointing than not meeting high expectations.

Happy Christmas

2009-12-14T15:20:00.002+11:00

Have a very happy Christmas.
Philosophy Sandwiches is taking a break, and will resume in the New Year.