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vlyons

(10,252 posts)
Sun Feb 19, 2023, 01:48 PM Feb 2023

Jimmy Carter is a happy man. Want to know why? [View all]

Because he devoted his life to working for the benefit of others. Whether he was monitoring elections in foreign countries or building houses for Habitat for Humanity, his motivation was always to add value and work for the benefit and happiness of others.

He could have worked to amass a vast fortune lobbying for Wall St or some defense contractor. But no, he didn't need to become a billionaire. He had his farm, his wife, his Sunday School gig, and his work living up to his aspiration to follow the teachings of Jesus -- love your enemies, do unto others, welcome the stranger, feed, cloth, and house the disadvantaged. Basically work for the benefit and happiness of others. This also explains why TFG is not a happy man.


Here's a pic of a happy Jimmy Carter, working for the benefit of others.
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K&R! gademocrat7 Feb 2023 #1
He's gonna go to Heaven when he dies. calimary Feb 2023 #2
He is a Christian who has always walked the walk TexasBushwhacker Feb 2023 #40
your posting is correct republianmushroom Feb 2023 #3
Absolutely! SheltieLover Feb 2023 #4
If anyone deserves a peaceful death with dignity, it is Jimmy Carter...nt Wounded Bear Feb 2023 #5
Never saw someone who was doing things for others Arthur_Frain Feb 2023 #6
Let's make your post viral. blm Feb 2023 #7
His whole life he has been developing his soul muscle. He'll be going to a fabulous place!! Karadeniz Feb 2023 #8
He has a servant's heart RainCaster Feb 2023 #9
The happiness and joy you give to others only multiplies your own. That is Jimmy Carter. Samrob Feb 2023 #10
Pres. Carter followed this verse: ChazII Feb 2023 #11
Actually what I see in Jimmy Carter is Joy of Living. patphil Feb 2023 #12
Contentment Roy Rolling Feb 2023 #45
National treasure. Evolve Dammit Feb 2023 #13
I want the pic of... lame54 Feb 2023 #14
I'm glad he got to see what is hopefully the downfall of tfg. C Moon Feb 2023 #15
Shame reQublicans will never learn from his example. KS Toronado Feb 2023 #16
He did it his way world wide wally Feb 2023 #17
He gives instead of takes sarge43 Feb 2023 #18
Absolutely correct on both counts. Kid Berwyn Feb 2023 #19
He will be missed in this household. He is a fine human being. usaf-vet Feb 2023 #20
"And In The End, The Love You Take, Is Equal To The Love You Make..." GGoss Feb 2023 #21
Do you happen to know what year this was taken? DURHAM D Feb 2023 #22
no sorry vlyons Feb 2023 #23
So subjective and don't overthink it but- Prairie_Seagull Feb 2023 #24
admittedly, they are few and far between vlyons Feb 2023 #26
Probably the 20th Centuries... Snackshack Feb 2023 #25
Perhaps in any century. soldierant Feb 2023 #44
Had the field of medical science... Snackshack Feb 2023 #49
An extraordinarily good man. Joinfortmill Feb 2023 #27
While the political right of today... Darkstar53142 Feb 2023 #28
Agree with everything you say, except one item FakeNoose Feb 2023 #29
I thought he was forced to sell to avoid conflict of interest catrose Feb 2023 #38
Maybe that, or maybe he turned the farm over to his brother FakeNoose Feb 2023 #39
K&R onecaliberal Feb 2023 #30
This exactly. Dr. Shepper Feb 2023 #31
Recommended. H2O Man Feb 2023 #32
A truly great man who lived a truly great life. n/t PatrickforB Feb 2023 #33
He was truly a remarkable president ... bluboid Feb 2023 #34
Someone who walks the walk is rare MustLoveBeagles Feb 2023 #35
Watch what he does.... democrank Feb 2023 #36
Love him shanti Feb 2023 #37
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Feb 2023 #41
The Smile. Tommymac Feb 2023 #42
One more accomplishment: hoosierspud Feb 2023 #43
An incredible role model - a GIANT of a man. NoMoreRepugs Feb 2023 #46
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Feb 2023 #47
Perhaps it's no small coincidence that his initials are the same as the shepherd he follows. Efilroft Sul Feb 2023 #48
He truly lives by Christian principles. nt Raine Feb 2023 #50
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