Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ COPPERMAN ~ January 23, 2011

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[Brad’s Gramma]

 

 

 

 

COPPERMAN

While walking through San Francisco's Union Square recently I ran into COPPERMAN. He is a street entertainer, a young actor in copper paint from head to toe, who sits motionless as people walk by on the busy street. Many stop, awe-struck to see this statue-like man. You cannot even see him breathing. People leave contributions in his copper pot in appreciation for this fine "performance??"

COPPERMAN sits for 25 minutes at time and then takes a break. During the break he is quite animated and eagerly shares his story with his audience. He told us that it actually strains every muscle in his body trying to keep still for so long. As the clock slowly ticks, time becomes agonizing as his muscles cry out in pain, wanting the relief of moving about. In fact, about ten minutes into the "gig" you can see perspiration beads starting to streak down his face, marring the unusual make-up. The streaking becomes more noticeable and at the end of the 25 minute routine, COPPERMAN explodes off his seat and looks as if he is ready to collapse with exhaustion. Every day is like running a marathon he said. The strain on the body from sitting still, and the mental exhaustion that goes with it, are incredible. This is not a fun job.

I have met many people who wished for the day when they could retire and "just do nothing." They dreamed of a life of complete leisure, not having to work for a living, nor having any responsibilities. Like COPPERMAN, they contemplated a life without having to move about very much. But these people did not realize that having nothing to do can be fun for a few days, or even weeks, but after that the strain of inaction can be overpowering. Let us never have it as our goal to sit like COPPERMAN. KEEP YOUR MIND, HEART AND SPIRIT MOVING! One of the greatest human cravings is the yearning to feel needed, useful, wanted. We must always contribute our unique talents to our families, our Marine Corps & Navy and the world around us. Let us all give freely of our God-given talents and bless others with those great gifts!

Chaplain Mitch Schranz

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Brad’s Gramma]

There’s no WAY I could do it. My nose would start “itching”...and I’d have to scratch it, imaginary itch that it would be...but still.

Have a blessed Lord’s Day, SaxxonWoods!

[Brad’s Gramma]

LOL!!!!!!!!!!

[Brad’s Gramma]

stop that right now.

[Kathy in Alaska]

He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.

May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.

May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.

G-d bless and keep your children safe, Alouette.

[oldteen]

It’s a bad day, and the evening isn’t going very well, either.

Sorry to hear that. Prayers that it gets better, SOON!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Prayers up, Kathy...many...

[oldteen]

HI D LUVVY! *hugs*

Did you enjoy your visit with the birthday girl?

[oldteen]

Evenin' Connie! *hugs*

Are you feeling any better?

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Teenie Girl....still working on it!:)

Hope your day was good! *hugs*

[luvie]

HI-D! I did....everyone had a great time and she scored some
really great stuff. I got her a Fisher-Price Noah’s ark....
with animals! I think she liked it!

[SaxxonWoods]

Thanks so much and the same to you, Brad’s Gramma.

[oldteen]

Had a very leisurely day, thanks!

[oldteen]

Did the animals come in pairs? ;)

[tiapam]

[PERKY2004]

Hi Hi Hi HI HI!!!!

16 days until my wonderful DH is scheduled to come home from Iraq!!

I biked 15 miles today ~ that's a total of 50 miles in the last 3 days (we had some sunshine!)

[luvie]

They did! Little chunky animals good for little hands. :)

[NYTexan]

That hit the spot!

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, Dubya.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.