David Brooks New York Times writer is searching for meaning & he has come up with bucket list of resume virtues vs eulogy virtues! He states our society exalts resume virtues. He states, “The résumé virtues are the skills that are valued in the marketplace. Maybe intelligence, good looks and achievement such as King Saul had. The eulogy virtues are the ones that are talked about at your funeral — whether you were kind, brave, honest or faithful. Like King Davis was. Were you capable of deep love?” “We are all stumblers, and the beauty and meaning of life are discovered in the stumbling. The stumbler doesn’t build her life by being better than others, but by being better than she used to be.” — In this life we are encouraged to be assertive & to pursue self actualization. This world is Focused on SELF! It’s all about the Selfie! Much of the world does not value moral character! The question is, can we develop a profound inner character that will overcome during the struggles of life, thereby preparing us for eternal life. How can we become better people & what can we do to make life better for others? Do we examine our priorities & focus? Do the choices we make really matter? What would your “moral bucket list” look like? What character traits do you wish to have? What would you want said at your eulogy? It is never ever too late, we can always choose Gal 5:22-23 The fruit of the Spirit — love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Love Mel
