Comments on: Reflections from a cruise…

By: Brian Harris

Brian Harris — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 06:51:28 +0000

In reply to Quentin. Thanks Quentin. Good to hear from you. Yes, DNA build over time and wealthier countries have been drifting towards a sense of entitlement for a long time.

By: Brian Harris

Brian Harris — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 06:49:21 +0000

In reply to Col Smout. Thanks Col. I think you are spot on.

By: Col Smout

Col Smout — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 23:41:24 +0000

Thanks Brian ,it’s a very interesting reflection. I’ve often thought as Jesus did the true happiness only comes in serving others. A life full of pleasure seeking will just lead to misery and a lust for more and greater pleasures that can never be satisfied. Clearly there has to be a balance between serving and pleasure, but true pleasure in life really only comes by following Jesus commandment to go into all the world preach the gospel serving others and sharing good news. That’s what I think.

By: Ann Clews

Ann Clews — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 09:58:07 +0000

In reply to Brian Harris. When Adrian and I did a cruise avfew years ago, I too found it hard to resolve the tension between the opulence we experienced and listened to the stories of crew members. We can have so much, yet still be poor; be poor and yet so rich. The conversation in the next cubicle paints such a different story reminds me that God has His people everywhere and wherever we go, His Spirit is there. Enjoy the rest of your trip.

By: Quentin

Quentin — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 01:46:16 +0000

Your observations about the rich and poor were bang on! Of course the definition of rich and poor is wide ranging (which your blog asserts) and my comment is from an economic point of view.
I was in the Philippines recently and the taxi driver told me with great pride that his country exports nursing care and hospitality because the kids are raised to care. The revenue generated from these sectors are a huge source of foreign exchange for the country.
I thought how differently are the ‘rich countries’ kids raised.
The wealthy countries can afford to buy care and hospitality. We do raise our kids to show care and respect as your second story tells us and we don’t always get it quite right especially when drawing on our long-ago experiences for guidance.
It’s just that, for me, deep-rooted care and hospitality is, unfortunately, not in these countries DNA. It’s like a commodity which can be bought and that’s where it is sad.

By: Carl Handley

Carl Handley — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 23:32:42 +0000

Comment *Food for thought Brian! Lots to think about, to choose from, a veritable smorgasbord.
Thank you for posting even in the midst of celebrating Rose’s retirement.
Fair winds and calm seas.

By: Name *Terry N

Name *Terry N — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 23:05:15 +0000

Comment *Great reflections on life around you, as always Brian. Hope you and Rosemary enjoy the rest of your holiday

By: Brian Harris

Brian Harris — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 22:26:57 +0000

In reply to Pamela Morrison. That’s the great hope we have -we shall indeed meet again. Hope things are going well for you Pam.

By: Pamela Morrison

Pamela Morrison — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 22:23:37 +0000

Comment *I love you both so much from way back at Mt Albert days! Still hope to be neighbours in Heaven! Pamela