Win the Day Epilogue

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What was the immediate impact of Denis Waitley's near-miss on Flight 191?

He began to prioritize his time management skills.

He decided to stop traveling for engagements.

He filed a complaint against the airline for the inconvenience.

He became more appreciative of life and its gifts. (correct)

What does Denis Waitley keep as a reminder of his near-death experience?

A photo of the crash site.

The ticket for Flight 191. (correct)

A newspaper clipping about the incident.

A recording of the airport announcement.

Which of the following individuals did NOT have a specific life symbol mentioned?

Bill Gates (correct)

John Wooden

Elon Musk

Homan Walsh

What is a common theme among the symbols discussed in the passage?

They are reminders of both joyful and painful experiences. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Denis Waitley's life changed after the Flight 191 incident?

He became a motivational speaker. Signup and view all the answers

What role do life symbols play in personal growth and faith?

They help connect past experiences with future aspirations. Signup and view all the answers

Why did David keep Goliath's armor according to the content?

As a life symbol to remind him of his victory. Signup and view all the answers

What philosophy discusses the connection between past design and future goals?

Teleology Signup and view all the answers

What was Frank Laubach's main goal in his experiment called 'the game with minutes'?

To achieve continual awareness of God’s presence. Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'win the day' imply in terms of personal growth?

Making small, consistent efforts that accumulate over time. Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, what is a common human tendency regarding memory?

To forget what is significant and remember what is trivial. Signup and view all the answers

What was encouraged as an approach to spiritual life by Thomas Shepard?

To experiment scientifically with spiritual practices. Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of 'spiritual amnesia' refer to?

Forgetting important spiritual truths and experiences. Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended practice for developing faith as suggested in the content?

To practice secret prayers and acts of love. Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank Laubach suggest is necessary to 'become like Christ'?

Giving more time to God. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Game with Minutes

Denis Waitley's near-death experience: On May 25, 1979, Waitley missed a flight that crashed, killing 258 passengers and 13 crew members. This near-death experience made him treasure every day. He kept a ticket stub as a reminder to live each day fully.
Life symbols: Waitley, and others, describe objects from their past as symbols that provide meaning and direction. These items represent significant moments (positive and negative) that offer lessons.
Example life symbols: Waitley lists an oxygen mask from hospitalization; a low writing aptitude assessment; a brick from a former crack house (now a coffee house); and a century-old family Bible as personal life symbols.
Worthlessness and value of life symbols: While outwardly worthless, life symbols hold immense personal value. They represent pivotal moments and teach valuable lessons.
Connection to the past and future: Life symbols remind of past struggles and triumphs. They offer guidance towards the future.
David and Goliath's armor: David's act of saving Goliath's armor as a symbol is used as an example of finding purpose and confidence from the past.

The Significance of Time

Object permanence: Developmental psychology describes how babies lose awareness of objects out of sight, and this concept applies to how we remember and forget things.
Building altars: Our tendency to remember what we should forget and forget what we should is overcome by creating "altars" where life symbols are placed.
Teleology and God's plan: Teleology is the doctrine of design where the arrow of time points from the past towards the future. God's plan works counter to this, with good works already prepared (from His past perspective).
Eternal now: Heaven is always present, even unseen, impacting every moment of our time.
Living in the present: The message is to quit dwelling on the past or worrying about the future but rather live in each day as a gift from God to increase faith.

Redeeming Time

Frank Laubach's "game with minutes": Frank Laubach's experiment focused on continual awareness of God's presence. He treated daily life as a laboratory for spiritual growth.
Winning the day: Laubach's approach involved daily spiritual growth. He emphasized deliberate practices to maximize God's presence (flip the script, kiss the wave, and more), which results in victory.
Compound effect of daily practice: Consistent effort will reveal growth over time, and success will show in the long-term.
Value of a day: A day is like a thousand years in God's eyes, and should therefore be valued highly.

Another Day, Another Adventure

Galápagos Islands experience: The author highlights a life-changing experience in the Galápagos Islands to inspire a sense of wonder for even mundane days. He uses "Another Day, Another Adventure" (Otra Dia, Otra Aventura) as a motto.
Perspective on time: Emphasizing the planet's speed through space as a source of wonder and appreciation for each daily life experience.
End notes: The text ends with biblical passages emphasizing gratitude and joy for each day in line with a life well-lived.

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Explore the profound impact of life symbols as described by Denis Waitley. This quiz delves into how seemingly worthless objects can carry immense personal value and lessons. Discover the connections between past experiences and future aspirations through these meaningful artifacts.