The Contented Fisherman

The rich industrialist from the North was horrified to find the Southern fisherman lying lazily beside his boat, smoking a pipe.

“Why aren’t you out fishing?” said the industrialist.

“Because I have caught enough fish for the day,” said the fisherman.

“Why don’t you catch some more?”

“What would I do with it?”

“You could earn more money” was the reply.
“With that you could have a motor fixed to your boat and go into deeper waters and catch more fish.”
“Then you would make enough to buy nylon nets. These would bring you more fish and more money. Soon you would have enough money to own two boats … maybe even a fleet of boats. Then you would be a rich man like me.”

“What would I do then?”

“Then you could really enjoy life.”

“What do you think I am doing right now?”

(from The Song of the Bird, by Anthony de Mello)

So – have you made plans to “really enjoy life” this summer? If you have – God bless you! If you haven’t – YET – please do. I figure if God rested on the seventh day, we should too. God bless you!!

Peace in Christ, George+