I am really blessed today. I noticed as I was in the car driving to church that a guy was out walking. He wasn’t quite as old as I am but he was definitely no spring chicken. And I noticed he seem to be struggling a little. And he had a bottle of water in his hand. Now I will concede that it was in the low 80's out but it was early morning. There was a nice breeze. I always amazes me how people can’t walk more than a mile or two without a bottle of water.
It is not just for exercise. I am always curious why people need a bottle of water to get through a church service. I imagine if I were taking classes at a local college I would see the same thing. Has dehydration really become a national problem?
My theory is that it is some kind of psychological issue. We can be scared by childhood experiences. I remember how I could not eat peanut butter for years, not because I had an allergy but because I was forced to eat it on dry crackers with nothing to drink. Maybe these people ended up sitting in a doctor’s office for hours once when they could not give a urine sample.
I guess it isn’t hurting anyone.
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Saturday, December 7, 2024
Opus 2024-420: Water Bottle Syndrome
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I’ve noticed the same thing…and even at church. No one seems to use the drinking fountains!
ReplyDeleteThen you have to consider the germs on the water fountains.
DeleteI sometimes think there is a deep hidden pattern of rebellion and pride that motivates some people. The problem is that I don't know their hearts. Good thing God does.
Grace and peace