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Perks Pearl of Wisdom
“Doubt and fear finds failure.”
Bob Perks
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All stories copyright 2008 Bob Perks
Today’s message:
“Doubt it!”
by Bob Perks
I started to write a piece about how destructive doubt can
be. I have struggled much of my life with it and at times
lost the great battle to only head into depression.
Shocking to hear that from me?
It’s true. That’s why I am able to express myself well enough
to make the average person feel like I really understand what
they are going through and how they feel.
I do.
I’ve always tried to tell you the simple truth about the things
I am feeling and how I deal with them. I avoid being labeled
a “motivational” speaker/writer. I cannot motivate anyone.
Motivation comes from within.
I do, however take pride in calling myself an inspirational
writer/speaker. I use stories inspired by life and my own
personal experiences to help people find real joy in simply
living.
When I was young, I’d always use humor to get me through things
and out of trouble. It was easier for me to make fun of myself than
it was to accept a compliment.
Even in my early adult years, if after hearing me sing someone
would say, “You have a beautiful voice!” I’d often reply, “Are you
tone deaf?” Then laugh.
It was easier to do than to believe what they said was true.
Doubt.
It is even a factor in what I write for you. I sometimes write a
story that I am sure will get a great response followed only by
a few comments.
Then I write something that just spills out onto the screen with
little effort and my mailbox is full.
Doubt enters the picture under both circumstances.
Self doubt.
So, I sat down to write this about how destructive doubt can be
but in doing so learned how powerful it can really be, too.
Self confidence is a great thing to have, but any belief one holds
must stand the test of doubt.
Any belief.
Doubt is the tool of this political year. All any one side needs to
do is to place one seed of doubt in the minds of the people and
they can control the outcome of the election.
Doubt is also the tool of the educated voter. All any one voter needs
to do is to research fully what is being suggested, implied or twisted
into appearing to be true and in the end truth will control the outcome
of the future.
If you receive anything over the next few weeks research it before you
pass it on, talk about it, or accept it to be true. No matter who sent it
to you.
Even if they say they’ve researched it.
The worst thing we can do as a nation is to blindly follow anyone.
A seed of doubt is easily fertilized by fear and ignorance.
Question everything, accept only those things you can prove to be true
and don’t vote simply because of age, gender, race, religion or party.
Educate yourself. Vote smart. It’s not just your right, it’s your responsibility.
“Doubt is the beginning not the end of wisdom.” (an old proverb)
Doubt can only be removed by knowledge.
“I believe in you!”
Bob
I encourage you to share my stories but I do ask that you
keep my name and contact information with my work.
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“Take heed no man deceive you,” “Prove all things” and “Test every spirit” as we are sternly warned by Jesus, the Proverbs and by the Apostle Paul
Sep 16 2008