Forrest and the Fruit Stock

Forrest Gump invested early in “the fruit stock” – Apple. Did that wise decision change him? Not really…

I learned an invaluable lesson in high school from a teacher who taught us the basics of investing. Over a school year, we picked and tracked stocks. That experience paid off.

I also learned along the way how to protect myself from the ones looking to take advantage of my generosity – those looking for something of this world.

Wise speech is rarer and more valuable than gold and rubies. Proverbs 20:15

You see, there is something quite different about someone who cares for me for just who I am vs. someone who does so for what I have.

My inherent nature to be generous became an impediment at times. And so I made a few changes…

Forrest, like the real world role models who I learned from, lead a very simple life. He wore the same hat whether he was mowing the grass at his mom’s place or meeting with the President.

I like that. That doesn’t mean I haven’t bought many Tahitian pearls and David Yurman jewelry for those of my affection. I have. And I enjoy that pleasure. However, I don’t lead with that anymore.

What to do with all of those rocks…

Likewise, when life becomes too personal to write about, what do I have left to say? As you know, I often write about what’s happening in my life with careful consideration of the other people who are involved. That said, it’s a challenge when life gets gritty.

How do I meet God’s current challenge for me, to encourage and serve others? These are very selfless tasks. I go back to my role models… including, of course, Jesus.

“And that’s all I have to say about that.” FG

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