Living in the Now an Interview with Sarge
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Chris Kilber
Tuesday, 16. March 2010 10:33
Bruce,
Thank you for sharing that story with us….i could almost envision the image with your detail. And of course it just reminded me for all of those men fighting for us right now and how many of us just take that for granted. However you cut the pie, all of these veterans and soldiers do it for our precious freedom!
Thank you Bruce
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Tuesday, 16. March 2010 10:39
Thanks Eleni…I think in our modern age we take many people for granted and we lose touch with intimacy in relationships. I agree that we even take that to an extreme when we are dealing with our veterans and soldiers. I appreciate the comment very much!
Tuesday, 16. March 2010 12:11
Bruce,
Awesome interview! A friend flies support for the SF in Afghanistan. We have no idea of how dedicated they are in making the world a better place. My hat is off to all the military and support people from different companies who make it possible for us to have the freedoms we do.
Thanks so much for this,
Val
Val Wilcox´s last blog ..Can You Hear Me Now?
Wednesday, 17. March 2010 4:02
Wow Bruce, what a great post, really. It makes me think of the fact that, on the same topic, it’s sad that most kids nowadays grow up thinking that their parents and, more importantly, their grandparents are just “old people” who need a token portion of their time before they go off to play in their own world, and it’s all too soon before those grandparents are no longer there to tell their stories.
I wish I would have given my grandparents more of my time while they were alive, but this is a great lesson for us all. Grandparents come in many forms, such as service men and older folks in nursing homes. Some are very alone in this world, even though most have many in their life.
The Harry Chapin song, often mistakenly credited to Cat Stevens, Cat’s in the Cradle, is a perfect analogy for this situation.
By the time we are old enough and mature enough to need/want to talk to these people, they are usually gone.
This has a great life lesson. Give time to those who need it. Our service men deserve to have someone sitting at their feet every day listening to the stories they have to tell and so do our parents and grandparents.
Thanks for the reminder Bruce! I know I will think twice about passing up a man in uniform who looks alone.
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Wednesday, 17. March 2010 15:58
Hi Bruce,
I loved your story, I have sometimes been guilty of not wanting to sit with a stranger.
However on the few occasions when I have openly encouraged a conversation with an older wiser person I have learnt so much.
It was almost as if you were destined to meet this man, and his story needed to be shared on that day.
I was also interested in the fact that he was called ‘Sarge’ an anagram of ‘Sager’ derived from ‘Sage’
1.
a profoundly wise person; a person famed for wisdom.
2.
someone venerated for the possession of wisdom, judgment, and experience.
3.
wise, judicious, or prudent: sage advice.
That might not interest you at all, but it just got me thinking.
Have a great day and may you speak to many Sarges.
Yours in Discovery,
Beth Hewitt
Beth Hewitt´s last blog ..The Simple Life
Saturday, 20. March 2010 8:59
Hi Bruce,
Thanks for this great post and sharing your experience meeting a “Sage”. I totally agree that they have so much wisdom to share and the opportunity to just listen to them and show that we care and they have value it phenomenal.
It is sad to see our society separating from the older generation of people and not valuing them for who they are and what they have done in their lives. Living through the gift of each and every moment that has been given to us by God will allow us to have our eyes and ears open to these opportunities like the one you shared here. Thanks again.
Make it a great day!
God Bless,
-ed
Saturday, 20. March 2010 11:25
Thanks for this touching story about Sarge, Bruce. Emphasizes how important the lonely really are but what pity we don’t value them very much. Was gutsy of you to engage in conversation with a stranger like this. He and we are the richer for your having done so.
Saturday, 20. March 2010 22:40
Hey Ed…thanks…I have learned to appreciate my elders but this was an eye opening experience for me as well in just the consideration of talking to a complete stranger. I had to overcome a bit of fear to do so but it was so very worth it.
Saturday, 20. March 2010 22:42
Stew…thanks for coming by…I very much appreciate it. Hopefully, I will get a chance to continue to do similar things as the opportunities arise and I hope it encourages others as well. Thanks!
Monday, 12. April 2010 21:44
You were very fortunate to have had the opportunity to listen to *Sarge’s* story. So many of our soldiers from Vietnam were not treated with the honor and respect that you see today.
As you mentioned in your post–we may not necessarily agree with everything that is said, but when you are gracious enough to take the time to listen to a stranger who is willing to share their memories, you end up walking away with a little more knowledge that will help you grow as a person.
Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful story with us, Bruce.
Namaste,
Heather
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Friday, 16. April 2010 10:31
Thanks Heather…I think taking time to give people a chance to share their story is very important in our human experience. Everyone has feelings and we need to understand that many of us are very fragile. I know when someone takes a few moments to treat me as I’m the most important thing at that moment…it certainly gives me a boost for the day and I’m sure helps to undergird a long term positive outlook on life as well. I am simply reminded at times that their are plenty of lonely people who have so much to share and give when just given the chance.
Wednesday, 21. April 2010 15:51
Bruce,
I love the message of this post. So many of us are so busy thinking of what we wish we had in life that we miss out on all the blessings we have right now! Great reminder for us all!
Eddie
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Wednesday, 28. April 2010 10:20
Eddie…it really is very easy to miss the beautiful things right in front of us. Just being aware sometimes is all it takes. Thanks for dropping by.