CB lingo is unique. So is the use of the word “lingo”, I suppose. It consists of using clever phrases to communicate a message while thinly veiling its true meaning. Consider it a special kind of secret code. When a driver or home base operator is looking for someone to talk to, he would key the mic and ask if anyone had their ears on.
Jesus used this phrase a lot, “He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.”
He was asking if anyone was connecting with what He was saying. Did they understand it? Did it ring true with them? Were they picking up what he was laying down?
Anyone who is familiar with attempting to spread ideas on the internet wonders this same thing.
If I post a cartoon, a picture of a plate of food or a complaint about people I don’t like, the attention the post receives is off the charts. I will get scores of “likes” and comments in the dozens.
If, however, I post something requiring thought, consideration or necessitating more than five seconds attention, I may as well be talking to a wall.
So the decision I must make is, do I write what is most helpful and beneficial or do I write what will most resonate with the masses?
The masses desire the equivalent of intellectual junk food. Just another reason to walk the narrow road.
He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Oh, my! You have caused me to think about when i “like” and/or post comments! No excuses, although i will say that sometimes my reply or lack, thereof, is because of time. Honestly, your posts are most thought-provoking and great observations of the human race!! Have a great day, Joel Stiff!!
You are very kind, Terri. I didn’t mean to come across as though I were fishing for compliments or “clicks”. The site that hosts the blog keeps track of views and even the country where they originate. It’s interesting that I can write about Lucky Charms and have 50 views that day, but if it is biblical of philosophical, I may get 15 views. I certainly hope you do not feel a compulsion to respond to anything with “likes” or comments. It is always appreciated when you do, but I want to use my blog to help people, not use people to help my blog. 🙂
Y’know, I believe I can say that I know you well enough to say that you are not a “fisher of/for compliments.” Really did get where you were coming from though!! Your blogs are a blessing – (sounds kinds funny – bl…bl!!) – please keep them up – almost, but not quite, like Daily Bread! hehehe