Monday, June 01, 2009

Possessions or power?

Photo courtesy of Grant MacDonald
Something I've been thinking about lately...
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Is it better to have something that you want, or to have the power and freedom to obtain that something anytime you need it?
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Posessions or power?  What do y'all think?
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Patrick Parker, is a Christian, husband, father, judo and aikido teacher, Program Director for a Cardiac Rehab, and a Ph.D. Contact: mokurendojo@gmail.com or phone 601.248.7282
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