We just put the finishing touches on a new log home. Custom cabinetry, large decks, gorgeous windows, first class amenities. All these dress ups make this home beautiful, but it is what is beneath the paint and trim that makes this a great home. A strong foundation, proper engineering , construction and quality materials are what make a lasting home. It is what you can't see that makes all the difference. If the plumbing or electrical work is shabby or faulty, this home won't be a pleasant place to live. If the heating system is undersized or unbalanced, then it won't give comfort to it's occupant's.
A person is just like a beautiful home. We can dress ourselves up on the outside, but if we're wrong inside all the good looks in the world won't cover up the flaws beneath. Blatant examples of this have emerged in recent current events. Charlie Sheen, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Representative Weiner, all good looking on the outside, but with interior flaws. Not to set myself on a pedestal or to be judgmental, we all have flaws that we don't want others to see. I'm just suggesting that instead of trying to cover those flaws, we should pick one that we would like to change and change it. Do a remodel, so to speak. When we are right on the inside, there is no need to hide anything and the dress-ups only add beauty.
Just a thought from the chainsaw carpenter.
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