According to tradition, Confucius was born in 551 B.C., at the beginning of the Hundred Schools of Thought philosophical movement. Early accounts say that he was born into a poor but noble family that had fallen on hard times. His father a warrior who died when Confucius was three years old. He was brought up in poverty by his mother. He served in government until he was about 53 years old, then according to tradition,he began a long journey around the small kingdoms of northeast and central China. He taught his political beliefs but did not see them implemented. Confucius returned home when he was 68 spending his last years teaching disciples and transmitting the old wisdom. The philosophy of Confucius emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity.
One of those thought provoking sayings was--
Don't complain about the snow on your neighbor's roof when your own doorstep is unclean.
Isn't this what the Bible teaches in James 5:9 Friends, don't complain about each other. A far greater complaint could be lodged against you, you know. The Judge is standing just around the corner.
A wonderful and meaningful post this morning, Marti! Hope all is well there with your 50 degrees. A perfect Arizona morning as I recall. Enjoy your day. :-)
ReplyDeleteMaybe I shouldn't have complained about Blogger yesterday?! Nah...they deserved it!;>) xo Diana
ReplyDeleteMaybe I shouldn't have complained about Blogger yesterday?! Nah...they deserved it!;>) xo Diana
ReplyDeleteA good reminder to take the plank out of our own eye.
ReplyDeleteSo true. Always looking inward before complaining about someone else! Hope you're having a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteThat is so true. It is so much easier for us to notice the faults of others. We are more forgiving of our own shortcomings and easily excuse them away, when it should be just the opposite. Thank you for visiting. So glad you enjoyed my latest refashioning projects. My next post will be making a head wrap to keep the ears toasty warm in style when a hat is not desired and a cowl neck to be worn with any top both made out of a no-longer-worn sweater. It's nice to meet another seamstress/thrifter/lover of God.
ReplyDeleteI love your words of wisdom and I also adore this song. I've never heard it before...How is Sheridan doing? I hope your dear grandson is doing better each day.
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Cindy
Reminds me of a saying I use sometimes: "Hello, pot! Meet kettle!" :)
ReplyDeleteWhen you point a finger at someone - remember three are pointed back at you. sandie
ReplyDeleteVery interesting to read about someone from my culture (Confucius). A belated happy 2012 to you too :)
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