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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ ASPIRE TO A VISION ~ October 24, 2010
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World | Brad's Gramma

Posted on 10/23/2010 5:11:30 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska


 
 

 

 

ASPIRE TO A VISION


A scene in the movie Karate Kid was quite striking. Daniel went to see Mr. Miyagi and found him trimming a delicate bonsai tree. Daniel was fascinated and wanted to try it, but he had no idea how it was done. Miyagi told him to close his eyes and picture in his mind the way he wanted the tree to look. After Daniel found that vision in his mind, Miyagi told him to open his eyes and start trimming the tree. Daniel's every move was deliberate and focused. Then he stopped. He asked, "How do I know if my picture is right?" Miyagi replied, "If the picture comes from your heart, then it must be right. Just trust your picture."

Changes in our personal attitudes and behavior are difficult. However, change is possible if we aspire to a vision. Moses didn't think of liberating the Israelite slaves in Egypt until his experience with God and the burning bush. Paul didn't believe in Jesus until he received a vision while on his journey to Damascus. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave himself to the Civil Right Movement because he had a dream of equality.

Prayer: Lord, help us vision our changes, and change to achieve our vision, for the enrichment of our marriages, our health, and our quality of life. Amen.

CDR Karl K. Fung, CHC, USN

 

 


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To: SevenofNine; fredhead

141 posted on 10/24/2010 4:49:45 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: MarineBrat; skimask; NRA1995

142 posted on 10/24/2010 4:52:09 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: drew; SoldierDad; ninergold3

143 posted on 10/24/2010 4:54:02 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Mrs.Nooseman; bannie; Grunthor; normy; NavyCanDo

144 posted on 10/24/2010 4:59:02 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: mylife

LOL! You beat the Saints!


145 posted on 10/24/2010 5:02:51 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: sxytxredhead73; txradioguy

146 posted on 10/24/2010 5:04:08 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: eyedigress; SouthernHawk; sinclair

147 posted on 10/24/2010 5:05:15 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: ConorMacNessa; beachn4fun; McBuff

148 posted on 10/24/2010 5:08:31 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: ConorMacNessa

149 posted on 10/24/2010 5:09:50 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Yeah my Raiders kill Denver Mules LOL!


150 posted on 10/24/2010 5:19:28 PM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us ,resistance is futile")
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To: yorkie

It didn’t want to load, but I persevered.....great video, great song.


151 posted on 10/24/2010 5:22:36 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: All
Click the pic for ….

Hall of Heroes: David H McNerney



NOTE: CANTEEN MUSIC
Posted daily and on the Music Thread
for the enjoyment of our troops and visitors.

152 posted on 10/24/2010 5:35:24 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Every viewing seems to bring the same blurry monitor...maybe I need a new one.


153 posted on 10/24/2010 5:39:55 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

I know - it took me forever to get through the ‘loading’ process. It kept stopping and loading. (I HATE when that happens!)

But, it was an incredible show, and most probably, the beginning of Josh Groban’s successful career.


154 posted on 10/24/2010 5:41:58 PM PDT by yorkie (If he never even managed as much as a Burger King, don't EVEN think he can manage this country!)
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To: mylife; oldteen; SevenofNine
wh!!

my.....#50!!
teen.....#100!!
seven.....#150!!


155 posted on 10/24/2010 5:46:14 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: E.G.C.

Good Lord’s Day to you and Chuck and Bo, and any visitors.


156 posted on 10/24/2010 6:00:38 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

We need to remember the 173rd Airborne on the 8th of November. I don’t know if this link will work, but here it is...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozpdBvB0hek


157 posted on 10/24/2010 7:19:21 PM PDT by Just Lori
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To: Just Lori

Looks like I’m all alone in here. Oh well.

Remember our Canadian Allies on 11/11:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kX_3y3u5Uo


158 posted on 10/24/2010 8:56:29 PM PDT by Just Lori
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To: Kathy in Alaska

*HUG*
Maybe I do, too!


159 posted on 10/24/2010 9:09:49 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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