Goals

    Goals.  They are one of the most important things in life.  Whether you achieve those goals or not, it is their existence that keeps a fire for life in you.  There are other ways to obtain this zest for life, be it God, family, love-- but if you have none of these joys in life, attainable goals will give you a sense of purpose.  Without a purpose for living, we are just expendable persons floating through life.  A ship cannot set sail with no destination, a plane cannot take flight without knowing where to land-- so people cannot truly live until they have a set goal to attain.
   There is no comparison to give to help you understand the deep satisfaction of, after much trial, finally achieving a goal.  It is the seeking of this satisfaction that draws our drive to completion.  Whether you're the child with the goal of someday making it to college, or the elderly lady with the goal of walking up a flight of stairs, goals are important... no matter how small.


--Ludzz

The Olympics

   After watching mere minutes of the Olympics I was once again reminded of just how amazing all of the athletes who compete are.  I'm beginning to understand why we normal folks enjoy watching professionals compete.  It is because they are able to do something that to most people is impossible.  I will never be able to ski over jumps and do three flips in the air, I'll never be able to spin and twirl and jump while on ice skates, and I'll never be able to snowboard the pipe; so for me, I watch in utter awe at the amazing feats humans are capable of.  Think of the dedication each athlete has given to his or her sport.  Most of us cannot even fathom the effort it has taken.  
   When we watch the Olympics we get to feel just a fraction of their joy and heartbreak.  We get to be 'one' with our idols, and live their hour on top of the world with them.  We get to see the best of the best of the best be rewarded for their sacrifices.  These men and women are competing at the peak of their lives, and greatness is born from it.  The Olympics are a time when we remember the best.  Michael Phelps, Muhammad Ali, Mary Lou Retton-- these are the people we remember; these are the people who make history.    
   This competition creates an environment for each country to unite behind their athletes.  Win or lose, we are proud of them.  Not only because they represent our nations, but because they have completed something which most of us could never have completed.  And in a small way we all get inspired by them.  


--Ludzz

Welcome

    Welcome to 'The Thoughts of the Odd' blog!  We've created this blog to show our unique view on life, and to write about whatever random stuff we want to.  From horses, farm life, swimming, religion, and writing, to crafts, tips, humor, art and whatever pops into our heads when we log in.  Our words are for your amusement, and we hope you'll enjoy reading them as much as we enjoy writing them.

To close; life is short, and God is good.

Ludzz & Skyler