The End Of The World

"When the end of the world comes, I want to be in Cincinnati because it's always twenty years behind the times." -Mark Twain

  The ancient Mayan calendar has predicted the world will end on December 21, 2012. Already there is talk of a global panic, some people are purchasing expensive "Dooms Day" shelters located deep underground, others have decided to spend all they have, sell their homes, and not pay any bills because they say "What would be the purpose?". And without a doubt the overly eccentric and fanatically religious will compel their sheep to give their all to the church and/or perhaps enter into a suicide pact. (Remember Jim Jones, David Koresch and cult leader Marshall Applewhite of the Heaven's Gate UFO cult?)

  Here are a few quotes from some of your fellow Americans:

• If the world ends in 2012 I have wasted my whole life in school.
• Before you marry someone ask yourself, 'Will they be a good killing partner during the zombie Apocalypse?'.
• A lot of people think 'the end of the world is coming; let's go party', but God commanded us to warn people and I would rather be safe.
• Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's always tomorrow in Australia.
• (Harold) Camping of Family Radio has predicted the world will end May 21, 2011, but this reporter has learned he first predicted the world will end September 6, 1994.
• An extreme optimist is a man who believes that humanity will probably survive even if it doesn't take his advice. - John McCarthy
• This is the way the world ends. Not with a bang but with a whimper. -T.S. Eliot

  Of course I could ambush you with a cavalcade of Nostradamus references to the end times, a plethora of prolific preacher's predictions, and mathematical computations from some of the world's brightest minds but how would that be of any benefit to you?  My sincere desire is that people everywhere will remain civil from day-to-day and live peaceably within your own heart by striving to please only God alone. 

  Please do not do anything rash or impulsive as December 21, 2012 nears. Enjoy your loved ones today, seek out only those things that are truly important, don't allow your blessing(s) to be taken from your life because everyone but you can recognize what you have. Go into the New Year with a renewed outlook on your life. Also, it may be time to scrutinize your list of friends; some of them have been holding you back because they are jealous of you or they may simply be beneath you so latch on to people who will inspire your dreams and who have far-reaching goals.  (I say this because some of your relationships do not have the drive to have anything beyond their noses).

  Have a great Christmas and a wonderful 2013. 
  Dennis