THe Poverty of the Earth

“The real poverty of the Earth is as common in the South Bronx of New York City as it is in India. The poverty we must fight is the poverty of unwanted humanity, a spiritual poverty that develops when no one cares. This poverty will never be erased by money and medicine and material. It can only be cured by love.” ~Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa is right. We live in a time where men's hearts are indeed waxing cold. Apathy is running rampant. Now more then ever we must fight not just to feel, but to feel love, forgiveness, empathy, kindness etc... This is not a condition that if we just ignore it will go away. The only way to overcome this sort of poverty is to counter act it with Christlike feelings and attributes. We must not only feel love, but express it. We must not only feel empathy, but act upon it. We must not only forgive others, but ourselves. We must not only expect kindness, but give it to others.

To be at peace with oneself...

It is easier to handle being alone because there is no one else about then to be alone even though you are surrounded by many people. I came to this conclusion long ago. Growing up it seemed that the only time I wasn't on the outside looking in, was when there was no one else around. I found my self becoming increasingly more solitary because it was less painful then being around others. I went off by myself to hide, to grieve, or to protect myself.

Thankfully over time this all changed. Somewhere along the line I made peace with myself. Once this occurred my whole life changed. I was surprised how it became easier to be around other people, and yet I still seek out and even look forward to those times of complete solitude.(And I am not talking about being away from people but surrounded by distractions. I don't need to be occupied with books, music, TV, computers, movies etc... I love to sit alone in a quite room and meditate, communicate with my God, and delve into the recesses of my mind and imagination.)

Why? Because it is during these times, that I can regain my center. It is at these times when I find that I come to greater understanding of myself, my God, and creation. It is at these times when I am filled with peace, strength, guidance, and love. Then I go and return to the outside world ready to love, serve, and live.

You Should Be a Film Writer

You don't just create compelling stories, you see them as clearly as a movie in your mind. You have a knack for details and dialogue. You can really make a character come to life. Chances are, you enjoy creating all types of stories. The joy is in the storytelling. And nothing would please you more than millions of people seeing your story on the big screen!

What Type of Writer Should You Be?

The Test of Mortality...

"Oh Lord, let me forgive those who sin differently than I do."

~Stephen Covey, author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

I love this Quote! For me it is most bittersweet. Maybe because it strikes too close to home. Why do we feel inclined to point out, even if only to ourselves the flaws in those around us? And why is it so much harder to forgive those who sin differently then we do? We all are in the battle of overcoming our weaknesses to become all we were created to be. Even if all of our weaknesses are different, are we not all in that same boat called mortality. And upon closer look, could the test of mortality though personalized be more equalized then we at first thought?

Perhaps if we looked for the strengths of those about us instead of their weaknesses we could value them for who they really are and what they have to offer. Then when we truly hit the rapids in life, we can enter them with confidence, for though we could never make it through alone, we know that united in our efforts we can paddle with strength, purpose, and skill. Thus together we help each other, our strengths can overcome their weakness and their strengths can overcome ours so that together we can all become what we were created to be.

My Aura

Your Aura is Violet

Idealistic and thoughtful, you have the mind and ideas to change the world.And you have the charisma of a great leader, even if you don't always use it! The purpose of your life: saying truths that other people dare not say Famous purples include: Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Susan B. Anthony Careers for you to try: Political Activist, Inventor, Life Coach

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What would it be like to be the wind?

I am sitting at a desk looking out the window watching the wind play with the trees in my yard, and I find that I am in a fanciful and inquisitive mood. What would it be like to be the wind? You are no longer just air, but air in forceful motion. Is the wind always playful, or does she sometimes feel thoughtful, pensive, angry or sad? Does she fly through the air, or soar? What is it like to maneuver through the skies and cut through or move all within your path? What does the wind do when the air doesn’t feel inclined to be well…windy? Does the Wind have a county home for when she want’s to get away? Does she like the twinkling sounds of chimes, or does the noise grate at her nerves? What happens when the wind becomes tired? What is the language of the wind, and what would she say to you if you could understand? Oh I have so many questions I think I shall just have to ask a local genie for the favor to become the wind for a day or a year to learn for myself. When I find out I promise to tell you all what I find.

A day in the life of a Mermaid....

I have often wondered what it would be like to be a mermaid. How deep in the ocean do they really live? Can they see colors and light that is so far advanced to human ability, in able to see in the darkest depths of the ocean? Do they have a special light source that is not known to land living man to illuminate the deepest darkest waters? Do they rule all the creatures of the ocean, or do they live by truce with the more powerful creatures of the deep? How long do they live? What is their culture like? What do they have in replace of dancing? Do they have artists? Do they have special kinds of books that can be under water? Do they speak a specific language or all languages? What is their music like? Can they talk to the fellow sea creatures? What do they eat? What is it like to swim in the deep? I have so many questions that the only solution is for me to either become good friends with a mermaid (so I can ask her all the questions I have bubbling inside without her being bothered by my impertinence…), or make friends with a fairy who can grant me (safely of course) the ability to become a mermaid for a time (A day perhaps) to experience it for myself.