The art of being 6'1"

Since I was a teenager I have had this theory. I believe that short men get less respect than their above average height counterparts. Google it....I'm sure some scholarly journal has done numerous studies that show it is easier to get ahead in life while sitting above 5'10". (Average male height)

So my motto, so to speak, when getting ahead in life is this.....think 6'1"

I feel that if I imagine myself and carry myself around like I'm 6'1"....folks will take me more seriously. People will say yes more to my requests. Doors will magically open for me. I will get more respect for the simple fact that I am at eye level with you. (by you I mean all other males)

How does this effect my luck with "the ladies" you ask? My wife will be more inclined to wear heels more often....which she likes to do because she is a classy gal. Everybody wins. :)

By now I hope you can tell that I'm being a bit facetious. Long ago I came to terms with my apparent lack the height genes and just went on being my big ol' 5'8" self. You know who else was a small guy? That Zacchaeus guy in the bible. You remember, that tax collector who climbed up a tree to get a better glimpse of Jesus because he couldn't see over the crowd of people?

Then look what happens. Out of the blue Jesus stops under the tree and invites Zacchaeus to have him (Jesus) stay in his house! (Zacchaeus's house) This is a huge deal because tax collectors back in those days were a pretty despicable bunch. But Jesus reaches out to Zacchaeus despite his "small" stature among men, both socially and physically.

So there you have it. A story where the short guy is redeemed by the power of God. It doesn't really matter where you stand with the culture of this world. Jesus saw in Zacchaeus what he sees in every one of us....sinners needing salvation. And no matter where we stand amongst the crowd, He will always seek us out. :)

Markonius L. Richards IV