I really believe we have an internal locus of control and it is because of this that I feel that we have the power to make life as we chose. Things work out how they will based on the choices we make or don’t make.

You nailed it when you said that if you are to believe in something you need to prepare and recognize it when it comes. There are many people who are just like the man on the river, hoping and praying but not acting. If it is God that we believe in, then we must be aware of how God is presenting opportunities for us to capitalize on. Even that requires our action. Even if we are putting our faith in a higher power, we still need to do the legwork.

Thanks for the comment, I’m glad you enjoyed this! I enjoyed writing it and hope to write more like it in the future. It is fun to think on a deeper level once in a while and open the door to conversation about values people hold near to their hearts.

There was a football coach where I went to college that said we create our own luck. This was very true in the context of the game… a game that I think has many parallels with life so I’m comfortable with that idea.

We’ve heard stories about the “overnight success” that had actually quietly dedicated himself to his craft for many years… he created his own luck.

I share a religious faith with the river dweller in your article… but again, faith requires action as much as, at other time, inaction. If I am to beleive in something I must prepare for it and also be able to recognize it when it comes.

In the context of a job loss or layoff or buyout… this starts to take on a very specific personality. Some of this I’ve written about because I accepted a buyout not too long ago and am still navigating the job search.

I intent to write further about the faith and luck creation aspects of my own experience when the time is right. I find the parallels with your situation and even this choice of topic to be ironic…. or was it planned… hmm

Hey, if you want to talk about your situation relative to my experience I’d be willing to lend and ear. You may be glad, sad, mad… all are valid. I’m available friend.

Thanks for the great post!
Dave