I laughed when a co-worker called me Gumby this week. She said I’m Gumby, because I’m so flexible. I won’t go into the circumstances that have stressed our staff out, but somehow, I am able to put this situation in perspective and realize it’s just doesn’t have earth-shaking significance. I like to look at things from the perspective of, “Will this be a big deal 5 years from now?” Many things that get us in a stew won’t even be remembered down the road.Wikipedia has this to say about Gumby: "Gumby" is a common nickname for someone who is very flexible in any sense of the word – either double-jointed (someone with very limber joints), or very adaptable in different situations.
I didn’t realize what a nice compliment she was paying me at the time. You can call me Gumby.
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7 comments:
I wouldn't mind being called Gumby either!
That is a great compliment and way to live life!
I am so not Gumby ... how did I get the gene that causes excessive worry and freak-out with change?
Ok Gumby it is but don't think of calling me Pokey. I always loved that cartoon.
Hello, Beverly-Gumby! Amen and Amen! Good for you for being such a witness of eternal perspective to those around you! Flexibility combined with humility are powerful gifts for peace with God, others and ourselves. (PS--I think I finally figured out how to do this commenting thing. Had to reset my info about 100 times! So! I got to practice the Gumby-Humility stuff even in this!) God's grace and truth to you!
hi Gumby!
I have often been called this too.
...but due more to my dancer background!
BG
I wish I was a Gumby. I don't think it's gonna happen anytime soon but He's still workin' on me. :)
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