Turtle and Skunk

Yeah, this is another analogy used by Pastor Keith to describe two kinds of people in this world. One kind behaves like a Skunk and the other kind behaves like a Turtle. Pastor Keith also said that often, the skunk and turtle marry each other. Whenever I recall this, I just don't know whether I should feel worried or smile. Maybe I should do both... but one at a time... normally I feel worried first... then try to smile... though quite often, I stop at the worrying part...

For me, I am a true blue Skunk. A Skunk talks a lot, just like giving our an annoying scent which chases other animals (and hopefully their predators) away. Well, I really do hope I am not chasing people away with my blabbering, especially if they are my close friends or loved ones. But yes, I do talk a lot... at times, of coz. I have an active mind and I seldom fail to comment on something. This could be both positive and negative, depending on many factors. A skunk tends to talk a lot during an argument or quarrel, as I have exhibited tremendously throughout my life... and surprised to see that almost every guy that attended the pre-marital counseling course is ALSO a Skunk! Perhaps guys tend to be Skunks... or maybe God created more male Skunks... and more female turtles.

Needless to say, Rebecca is a Turtle. She talks a lot lesser than me, though there are a lot of thoughts in her mind. I keep telling her that it is important to share her thoughts honestly with me. The OFL leaders also concurred with my point. But I guess she needs time... yet, I hope it won't drag on for too long. Then again, I have my weaknesses too... so maybe we should give each other time to improve. But it is improve to communicate to each other that we are consciously seeking to improve. Something done, but not mentioned, is as good as not known.

Well, to be honest, I kind-of appreciate the fact that God created both Skunks and Turtles. If not, the world would REALLY be a boring or noisy place. But it is important that Skunks and Turtles learn how to co-exist together. Now that's the difficult part. Coz one emits and one hides. Argh... God pls help us...