Actions Speak Louder Than Words

People do not always act the same way that they describe they will. We talk big and brave and then at the first sign of danger, our true selves show. I have an example where I experienced this first hand. This weekend I went to 'Torment at 1200', a haunted house in Orion. I was with my older brother and some of his friends. There was a 20 year old guy who was home on leave from the Army. He was a pretty big dude, and talked a lot about times in the military. It didn't seem like anything would phase or unnerve him.
There was this girl that was with us, who was getting really nervous. She was getting more and more scared as we proceeded through the woods. As all of us were walking down the path, two guys were holding her hands, and the guy from the Army looked over at her saying some comforting words. "Don't worry, you have two really bigs dudes by you, there's nothing to worry about. We'll protect you." Well, we didn't get two steps further after he had said this to her, when the chainsaw started up right behind us. It was all unexpected. He pushed the girl aside and started running for his life.
This is just a humerous example of how actions speak louder than words. As you think about it on a deeper level you realize that people will remember us by the way we carry ourselves. If you present yourself the way you believe is right then others will remember you as a good person. If you are making fun of someone because you just want to make the next guy laugh, then you will be seen as someone completely different. It only takes one time or event and then people make up their minds about you. How do you want to be remembered?

Being Active

I am responding to Kyle Randolph's comment on my blog about exercising. I believe exercising is an important thing to do, and I am also glad to know others feel the same way. I also agree with Kyle on the fact that exercising is becoming harder to accomplish because of the mordern technology. It's hard for the children growing up with computers and state of the art video games at their finger tips to appricate the simple things in life. Our generation is effected by the increase of technology, but the generations after us will have an even more difficult time parting from their technically savy lifestyles. The main objective behind exercising is to have a healthy life. Health is one thing no one should take for granted. So to help our future kids who will be growing up with all of the technical advances we can motivate them by fun activities. Either playing catch with them, a pick-up game with some of their friends, or even a family walk. By doing this you not only make a step to better the health of both generations, but you also gain a closer relationship with your kids.

Hunting

Some people think it's all about the kill, going out and tracking an animal, finding, shooting and bringing home the meat. For me, I go out because I just want to get away from all the stresses and hassles of school, work, chores, wrestling, everything. When I am out in the woods, it's almost like time just stands still. The birds are flying aimlessly around over head. The squirrels chase each other from tree to tree. Then I realize how great of a world this is. How many wonders are out there that people don't take the time to see. I forget about everything back home and just relax. I look around and just wonder how people can say there isn't a God. I don't know how this could have been created without him.
I find that sitting in the woods, with the quiet all around, soaking in the environment and absorbing the sights and sounds is all I need. I really enjoy going with my Dad who sits quietly at his own place just over the next hill, or around the bend, close, but not close enough to talk. We often sit for hours in the cold and the rain or snow, with our hand warmers and the quiet. When we do get a little cold, we meet in the truck and have some coffee and sandwiches. Always something simple yet perfect.
Sometimes we walk quietly, stepping carefully over the brush and around the plant life so not to disturb any animals. When we do see a deer, either a buck or a doe, the excitement just explodes inside your chest. Even if the animal is too far away or if it is running past, your heart races with excitement of seeing such a beautiful animal and the anticipation of sharing your simple story with friends.
Everytime I leave the woods I leave with a new perspective.