My Butterfly Life

   "But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people."
     -Psalms 22:6

 At the time of this writing I have yet to assign a title to this blog. I'll just type until the idea strikes me.  It's strange how the weather can oftentimes affect one's attitude. I am not a fan of the cold; however, I do like the rain. Summer is my best season, by far. Even though I sweat easily, it beats a shiver any day. I've been keeping myself very busy as of late. I can always find some way to exercise my body and my mind daily.  I am slowly losing weight in certain desired areas, but not as rapidly as I would like. I will be seeing another birthday soon and I count it a blessing to have been alive this far.  I have no true complaints concerning my life. Sometimes when things are going well for people they might unknowingly subscribe to destructive thoughts; also known as Self-fulfilling Prophecy.  Socialogist Robert K. Merton describes it as thus: The self-fulfilling prophecy is, in the beginning, a false definition of the situation evoking a new behaviour which makes the original false conception come 'true'.  In other words, people will cause themselves to believe that their good fortune, their happiness, their good health- is too good to be true so they will begin to behave in ways that will cause their present state to be altered; usually to the very thing they fear. 
  I have had relationships and encounters that have began as seemingly wonderful but metamorphosed into regrets. When I think back on some of them I cannot help but utter thanks to God for not allowing me to remain in that place. 
  If I boast about anything that I have obtained or any status I have attained I give all glory to God for allowing it to be so for me, and I feel completely good about it. (I know there are many of you who can testify to some of the same things I have been through). I used to be sad and embarrased about my impoverished beginnings. I've written about my past several times and I smile with a heartfelt warmth at the many ways that only God provided for me and/or my family.  This is why I deeply love so many of my friends God has brought into my life.  These are people who once knew what it was to be without the basest of needs and although they are faring much better today, they never forget where they came from. These are people who are not high-minded nor do they walk about with an attitude of superiority. These very same people strive to live right by others and are wise enough to realize that God always has their backs when ever they are wronged by others. I can talk to them about nearly everything; my hurts, my joys, my political opinions, my dreams; and they are never harsh towards me nor do they shut me out if they disagree with me. 
  Everyone should have such friends as these God has given me. They have made me feel complete in my being and my life is full in so many ways because of them. I was once a worm; a caterpillar. I was looked on with disdain by many but now I am flying high.  Today, this very hour, I pray God's abundant blessings upon all of my friends and all those they love.  Let us all pray for one another in love.
Have a great day.
Dennis