Steve Jobs annoucement of the new Apple Tablet

"This will be the most important thing I've ever done." Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple, is referring to the yet to be revealed Apple Tablet. While I have a couple of things I've created (educational programs/creative arts/research) could I say that one thing is THE most important thing- one thing that is yet to be tested, evaluated or revised? Isn't that something you say at the end of your life while revisiting memories with family and friends, "Do you remember when we ditched algebra class, caught the bus into town and sat at the coffee shop all afternoon? Wasn't that fun?" (Disclaimer to my children: this is a totally invented story!)
Which got me thinking, what can i (or you) say is the most important thing we've ever done? And how would you evaluate significance? By size, cost, largest impact on the most people, most significant change in one individual? Of course this exercise soon becomes impossible to do without first recognizing that what one values will guide the framework for deciding what is important.
I'm happy for Steve Jobs to be able to experience such moments of joy, fulfillment and satisfaction with regards to the work he is doing. I am ecstatic when people of faith demonstrate similar enthusiasm for Spirit's work in us and the world.

I can see the headline now-God says "This is my best work" as God introduces creation. While I am happy that Steve Jobs has created the Tablet, I can go through life never owning one (although I will probably envy those who have one), however my very existence flows from God's proclamation of God's work. "God saw all that God had made, and it was very good." Genesis 1:31.

Mark Mcguire's forgiveness two-step

5 years. In 5 years a newborn develops language, social skills and not a few bumps and scraps along the way. In 5 years I started and finished my dissertation. You can do a lot in 5 years. I don't know what else Mark Mcguire did during his last 5 years except one thing- hold his apology close to his chest. Maybe Mcguire should have watched pbs' show -this emotional life' 5 years ago (hypothetically speaking since the show only aired this week), because he would have heard that scientists are linking holding on to resentment and the lack of forgiveness to heart disease. 5 years of resenting, 5 years of wanting to tell the truth, 5 years of building really bad arteries in his heart. I wish Mark Mcguire all the best. I especially wish for him the ability to be able to forgive and ask for forgiveness in the moment- when it happens, when your words or actions are still ringing in your ears and in your heart. I pray that for all of us.

on the wall

'I spent many years on the wall.' The former Vietnam pow Bob Shumaker demonstrated leaning against a wall and tapping out a code meant for fellow prisoners of war. Shumaker was interviewed on pbs' recent series 'the emotional life'. He described the blueprints for a 'dream house' that he had created in his mind to keep himself focused. 'I knew how many bricks were in each wall, then I would wonder -what would the fireplace look like against that wall- and i'd redesign the house.' It seems unbelievable that he could say, if given a choice to have the pow experience or not- he would choose the 8 years as a prisoner. 'i learned something about myself.'
Which got me thinking-what am I learning that years from now I will look back on and say, 'I'm grateful for the expereince'? Will part of my learning include standing next to a wall encouraging those around me, remembering what is good and envisioning it for the future?
When Bob Shumaker returned to the US he eventually built the house he had been planning for eight years.
What are you building and have you spent time with Spirit dreaming, praying and dancing about it?