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Against The Flow: a manifesto – “Staring out over the bridge”

Revreppart — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 02:08:40 +0000

The following is a word from Chris Guillebeau of The Art of Non-Conformity. I just began reading his new book. A great primer as a new road lies ahead of me. (With change comes opportunity!)

When you were a kid and wanted to do something your parents or teachers didn’t like, you may have heard the question, “If everyone else jumped off a bridge, would you?” The idea is that it’s not good to do something stupid, even if everyone else is doing it. The logic is think for yourself instead of following the crowd.

It’s good advice, regardless of the motivations of the authority figure giving it to you. But one day, you grow up and suddenly the tables are turned. People start expecting you to behave very much like they do. If you disagree and don’t conform to their expectations, some of them get confused or irritated. It’s almost as if they are asking: “Hey, everyone else is jumping off the bridge. Why aren’t you?”

Want to know how to back away and make your own choices? read the rest of the article with some great tips here.

Yea! No Snow!!!!

Revreppart — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:20:52 +0000

This morning was a “I’m Glad It Didn’t Snow” run.

Man it’s cold!!!

Revreppart — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:22:16 +0000

I’ll defrost by tomorrow at noon.

My Wednesday Night Run

Revreppart — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:05:59 +0000

Love my iPhone and the runkeeper app.

I LOVE DIY ORANGE JULIUS

Revreppart — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:18:23 +0000

Do you remember the “Julius” from just about every mall in America? This recipe is close as you are going to get to the real thing. Enjoy!

Enjoy the julius!

Catchy Video

Revreppart — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:59:31 +0000

A good friend turned me on to this song. Beware! Hard to get out of your head.

What do you do?

Revreppart — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:15:02 +0000

Jujitsu/MMA is my #1 hobby and my stress relief, running is becoming my #2. Ran long distance in HS. Ran 3.1 miles today in 30min, not bad for an old man about to turn 41.

Net finds June 27, 2009

Revreppart — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:41:05 +0000

Along the net highway finds for today….
1) The Best hamburger EVER!! 5 Guys Burgers
1175 Woods Crossing Rd., Greenville, SC.

2) I’m Not Alright, by Sanctus

3) Gives You Hell

Still Melting…

Revreppart — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:29:04 +0000

Will it ever stop? UFC light heavy weight division, here I come!

Follow Me!

Revreppart — Tue, 01 May 2007 15:40:54 +0000

From Mark Batterson of evotional.com:

Just wanted to share a thought. I’ve been reflecting on the simplicity of Jesus’ invitation: follow me. That invitation is repeated twenty times in the gospels.

Jesus did not ask people to walk an aisle or recite a prayer or join a church. Not that there is anything wrong with walking an aisle, reciting a prayer, or joining a church. Jesus simply said: Follow Me. Two words. That’s it. He invited people to do life with him. He invited people into his circle of trust if I can borrow the phrase from Meet the Parents. He invited people into an adventure.

Walking an aisle can be a spiritual milestone. Reciting a prayer can be a sacred ritual. And plugging into a church is part of our spiritual development.

But it’s all about accepting the invitation Jesus extended: follow me.