Cry or Whine ...

For all of you who believe in unsolicited commentary ... here is today's thought:




I believe there is a significant difference between Whining and Crying - - basically crying is a method of satisfying a need (food, diaper change, release of sorrow, letting others know of the need, etc.,) while whining is an attempt to satisfy a desire (Better job, more money, me - me - me, letting others know what you want, etc.,).




Wouldn't we all be better off if we could stop whining and start crying? Seems to me that a Town Crier is one of the most noble professions ... spreading various news of importance. Who among us really would respect a Town Whiner? If we focus our attention to try and hear all the crying ... through and despite all the whining ... might we all be better able to satisfy the needs of others vice our selfish desires?




Just a thought from this "on again - off again" whiner, who hopes we all find the time to cry a little more.




One final thought - - a good book to read which I feel is germane (and is fun to read) - Larry Winget's "Shut Up, Stop Whining, and Get a Life". It is one of my favorites.