When My Feet Are Still

[apisanthrop]

When I heard this weeks prompt, I first thought about what the proverb probably meant. It does make sense, and it's been said before. "God helps those who help themselves". "Pray for strength, but do your own exercises." One of my favorite jokes ends with a guy drowning after boasting of his belief that God will save him. God asks him, "What were

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[sweeny_todd]

I hadn't heard that joke, but it's a goodie!

[apisanthrop]

I like stories in which the too-proud are humbled. Hopefully, enough rubs off to do me some good as well.

[noodledays]

My second thought was "Why do all these people always want more?" - this is an excellent question to ask. :)

[apisanthrop]

Many people have voiced the opinion that I lack ambition but, from what I can tell, I'm happier than they are. Not much incentive to get more if it will just make me less happy in the long run.

[wholuvsya]

Very nice entry. Great perspective on what it means to actually move your feet :)

[apisanthrop]

Thank you. It's what made sense to me.

[m_malcontent]

It's rarer and rarer that people have the understanding that the quality of life is not measured by the number of green pieces of paper you control.

You have perspective, it is a precious gift.

[apisanthrop]

Thank you. As I said above, to work harder to enjoy life less has never made sense to me. While I understand the concept of working to pay for the things that you want, the wealth is means to an end, not the end itself.

[whipchick]

It's inspiring to hear your thankfulness!

[apisanthrop]

My life so far has been a roller-coaster of ups and downs. Remembering the good has sometimes helped me get through the bad.