Good Stories
By Eric Abney
I saw a movie made in the 90’s last night. It was about a young man who was climbing a mountain and then he was captured and imprisoned. The movie would have been good if it were about him summiting a mountain, but it was better because is was about him escaping from prison.
Good stories are made of this kind of stuff. This “stuff” can really be stripped away and look at as hard times. Hard times make good stories. Think about your favorite movie. What happens? Chances are somebody in the movie has to overcome a major obstacle. Seeing the person do this is what the movie is about.
I want my life to be a good story and if I desire that then I must be prepared for hard times. It is the necessary ingredient to making something great. When I feel pain I am reminded that I can also feel love. If I choose to not feel all the bad things then I am also choosing to not feel all the good things.
You can make it! If you are struggling with a hard time remember that this will pass and when it does it makes for great story telling. It makes a great life. Embrace your pain, and just feel.
Love this blog Eric, couldn’t be a more timely thing for me and my relationship right now!! I thank God for you and your gifts. God speaks so much to me through your words. I’m so glad for you that you desire your life to be a good story, I hope it is a GREAT one! Now I’m gonna go live adventurously!
“When I feel pain I am reminded that I can also feel love. If I choose to not feel all the bad things then I am also choosing to not feel all the good things.” Words of a revolutionary mind. Thank you for this encouraging reminder that it is all well worth it. Bless you, Eric.