THINK!

THINK!

In Reader’s Digest, Astronaut Alan Bean shared the following observations about keeping a clear head and a balanced perspective in times of stress and pressure.

“Test pilots have a litmus test for evaluating problems. Whenever something goes wrong, they ask, “Is this thing still flying?” If the answer is yes, then there’s no immediate danger, no need to overreact. When Apollo 12 took off, the spacecraft was hit by lightning. The entire console began to glow with orange and red trouble lights. There was a temptation to ‘Do Something!’ But the pilots asked themselves, “Is this thing still flying in the right direction?” The answer was yes--it was headed for the moon. They let the lights glow as they addressed the individual problems, and watched orange and red lights blink out, one by one. That’s something to think about in any pressure situation. If your thing is still flying, think first, and then act.”  

I couldn’t agree more. Uncontrollable panic and knee-jerk responses are powerful enemies of wise problem-solving. So, the next time life seems to be going off the rails, take a few deliberate breaths, pause to reflect soberly, and put your brain in gear before engaging any clutch-action that you may later deem to be an overreaction. Think.

Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!