September 1, 2005
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Observation puts things in perspective. It is good to stand back and observe the big picture, and also good to carefully analyze the components of what is before you.
Here is what I notice: Greatness is not found in things that stand above the rest because they are singularly different, but rather in the multiplicity of that which is the same. The world’s greatest compositions are not single units, but rather multitudes of components that combine their equal greatness to form an unmatchable glory.
Each wonderful accumulation starts with a single component. The unification is only as big as the pieces that make it. Among the most beautiful compositions are these:
Together the trees make the mighty forrest. United the soldiers make the strong army. Collectively the stars fill the night sky. Mounted the stones erect the Great Pyramids. Side by side the blades of grass form the fields. Alloted the grains create the massive desert. In unison the choir euphoniously sings. Together the sentences make a book. Only consecutively do words form a sentence. In mass the water produces the magnificent ocean. In packs the gazzelle form the massive herds. In formation the puzzle pieces create a nice picture.
And only with our powers combined do we form….Captain Planet!
Each piece is essentially and indispensibly important. If each piece were not important then none of them would be important, for no matter what every part is of equal importance.
True greatness, the greatness of unity, is a power that no one thing can overturn by its own will power. That is, except for the only one thing that stands alone in its glory and beauty — and that is God. Besides God, the perfect being in Himself without any additions needed, there is nothing alone that is as beautiful as that which is many. Even God said “It is not good for man to be alone.” This is the same concept that gives marriage its glory.
Accomplishment arrives with the willingness to deny oneself for the greater cause. This is why I firmly believe that united we stand and divided we fall.
Only in agglomeration does macaroni n’ cheese taste so good, I’m off to get some. Take care. Do your math.
Comments (5)
Beautiful post- a very unique way of looking at greatness! Thanks for the insight.
Also, the kitten in your profile pic is really cute.
thx phil
Very true Phil, we all as believers create the body, but cant make any accomplishments as a unit unless all the persons who make that body are willing to deny themselves, pick up their crosses and follow him.
This idea of greatness through a group and God alone being great has been something I have been hearing a lot of lately, it is an important idea to stress so we as believers can work together.
Glory be to God.
Mendola??
nice post. whats euphoniously mean? maybe same as unison? or a certain tone?