Proverbs Reflection Day 3 - Don't Act a Fool

20Walk with the wise and you become wise,

but the companion of fools fares badly.
 
How many hours per day do we spend in mindless pursuits or "blackhole" activities?

A co-worker and I were laughing about playing video games* when we were kids and how we would spend countless hours every day, every weekend in front of the TV. What do we have to show for these activities now?

 NOTHING! This funny on some levels, but immense sad on many more. I would argue that youth does not know the value of time, but if you are reading this, chances are you are not a ruddy youth. So, stop acting like it, it is just not worth it.

I'm talking about Facebook, Stock Chart Watching, Gossip, Reality TV, Comparing Ourselves to Others, Checking Emails,....."The movie never ends, it goes on and on and on......." Thanks Journey!

Please realize that all these things involve being companions of the fools.

Have a real conversation, sit in silence, pray, read a book about a great person, work out, take a walk outside, call you mom/dad/wife/kids.

Garbage in Garbage Out!

We have reduced our desire for relationship to simple inputs of technology. The ease, instant pleasure and lack of motivation are so enticing, but when we look back on our lives will be glad and proud of these choices?

Make a Choice today to rid your life of one of these blackhole fools forever, trust me you won't miss it.

* - I still really enjoy video games, but my time is too sparse these days, only 19,162.5 days left if I am strong.