Simple Solutions

Due to an upcoming vacation on the road, we now have a car DVD system. I typically don't read instruction manuals, but I wanted to secure the straps properly. That's when I came across the "Troubleshooting" section: Problem - The player cannot play. Possible Cause - There may not be any discs in the DVD drive. Possible Solution - Put a disc into the DVD drive. Problem - There is no sound. Possible Cause - The speaker may not be turned on. Possible Solution - Turn on the speaker. Problem - The remote control does not work. Possible Cause - The batteries of remote control may be out of power or weak. Possible Solution - Replace the batteries. Alas, support for why I don't read these manuals. But it got me reflecting on those shaky, post-collegiate, lost-in-life, corn-gone-wrong days. I wish I could have seen this manual: Problem - I'm not feeling spiritually connected with God. Possible Cause - Not going to Church. Possible Solution - Go to Church. Problem - I'm indulging in bad habits that have me in a vicious cycle. Possible Cause - Too many negative "friend" influences. Possible Solution - Find good friend influences. Problem - I'm lost. Possible Cause - You're listening to the wrong sources. Possible Solution - Listen to the right Source. I have a feeling that when I'm old and bound in a wheelchair and dependent on others to eat, bathe and wipe my butt that I'll realize that life's solutions are really quite simple.