BrainPaw

    Who in their right mind would even consider living by such a so-called pearl of wisdom?  Is it not considered so? Then, tell me, how would we know anything about our world if everyone decided that was indeed better to be safe?  A ship in the harbor is safe but is that what why the ship was built??  Was it not the plan to leave the safety of the shore and sail into worlds unknown? If the ship leaves its safe haven it is certain that it may run into stormy weather and yes, there may be times when the captain will be sorry he ventured upon the open sea, but that was the purpose of the building of the ship. To go to undiscovered shores, to bring back treasures, to find new lands and people, to test the human spirit, to in search of a dream, to reach the unreachable - this was the purpose of the ship.  Nothing has changed since the beginning of time regarding this adventurous nature of men and women.  Now are we talking about reckless abandon? Indeed n...

“ Where Love Begins” I constantly marvel at the opportunities that come my way to reflect upon so many things.  I am a firm believer in thinking that what we need in life will present itself in some form. So in recent days, I have had many opportunities to reflect upon family, friends, society, our beautiful world and, indeed, the miracle of this great Universe! It has been without a doubt the most difficult year of my life.  Illness, death, changes all take their toll and yes throw you into a state of deep reflection and at this moment in time, I find myself wondering what has happened to us as human beings?  Where did compassion and caring for one other go? What has happened to our ability hear the call to heal the world? Why does it seem that there a greater need for us to explore our relation to the Divine and the power of God’s presence in and through one another? What are we forgetting? I stand in awe of those who have the courage, in their circumstance...