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Related: About this forumAn Entrepreneur and God Walk Into a Café ...
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Posted: 08/12/2014 4:44 pm EDT Updated: 08/12/2014 4:59 pm EDT
"I don't believe in you," says the entrepreneur. "I just want to make that clear."
"Okay," God says. "But in the interests of transparency, I think you should know that I believe in you."
They order their coffees in ceramic cups to avoid adding to the landfill.
God points to a young woman, only in her 20s. She's dressed in a stylish business suit, but she's got her head in her hands sleeping on the bar in the midst of the bustling café. They sit right next to her.
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An Entrepreneur and God Walk Into a Café ... (Original Post)
cbayer
Aug 2014
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oldandhappy
(6,719 posts)1. great story, wonderful music.
Thank you for the music.
cbayer
(146,218 posts)4. I'm glad you liked it.
I read it once, then read it with the music and enjoyed it even more.
trotsky
(49,533 posts)2. I guess if you like that kind of thing.
Kinda punches non-believers in the face, implying that we can only be good when a god helps us.
Tumbulu
(6,278 posts)3. This is really nice- especially with the music!
thanks!
cbayer
(146,218 posts)5. You are welcome.
I thought it was a good parable and I loved reading it with the music.
pinto
(106,886 posts)6. Oh, that's great! Totally didn't see the finish coming. Those are the best ones.
"An Entrepreneur and God Walk Into a Café ..." there's always got to be a good set up and the coda to bring it home.
I'll give it another read with the Mozart concerto later.
cbayer
(146,218 posts)8. Yes, read it again with the Mozart.
It's a nice story. One does not need god to be good, just able to listen and be empathic.
COLGATE4
(14,732 posts)7. An always amazing piece of music. Thanks.
Hard to believe that Mozart detested writing for the flute!
cbayer
(146,218 posts)9. I did not know that. He wrote for it so beautifully.
COLGATE4
(14,732 posts)10. Makes it even more amazing.