In the end

THere are two points of view in this world that disagree like no two other groups I've heard of and they sware that they disagree from one end to the other and yet sometimes I wonder if they really disagree as much as they think they do.

One says there is a God and there is something greater in the ned to look forward to. Therefore they conclude that all those little things that we do every day matter. They make a difference in where we will end up when its all said and done... So they argue that this life is passing and all that really matters is what is to come and yet they preach that to get their you must do it right while you are here... so what really matters is what you are doing now...

I know its a circular logic, but wait I'm just getting started...

The second group argues that there is nothing after this so none of it really matters... but the truth is, if this is all there is then this is all that matters, which brings us back to the point that what really matter is the here and now...

Ofcourse I wonder if either of these groups is right or wrong, if you believe in predestination than nothing here or there matters because you can't change it... and if you can't change it then you might as well live with it, which means that today should be your biggest focus...

If you believe in reincarnation, and you don't know when you are going to die... it is in your best interest to be on your best behavior at the point at whcih you die, so it is in your best interest to focus on the here and now because there may be no tomorrow...

So it seems to me regardless of what you believe that tomorrow may hold, we all agree that today is the most important... So I ask you, what did you do today.

Where do you find God?

I love to read and have read a wide variety of books over the years, and one title that stands out, even if the book itself does not is "Zen and the art of Motorcycle Maintenance".

As I have looked through life and tried to write mey books and poetry and other pontifications I love to draw analogies to things in my life that I know well. One of the poems that I hold most dear is titled "The Useless Tool". In writing it I began to ponder tha philosophical question of where do we find God... What experiences do we draw on to define what God and religion and other things mean to us...

So... I FOUND GOD IN MY TOOLBOX. There are 100 references that I could draw here but I am going to point out some of the ones that I find most true in my understanding of God and this world.

Firt, every tool has a purpose. Even as I walk through the hardware store I can find tools that I have no idea what they are for, but that does not change the fact that the one who created it knows exactly what its for and how to use it.

Second, many tools can be used for many things. But, it is only in the hands of the master that the tool can truely fulfill its purpose.

Third, we must maintian our tools for them to work properly. If we let them get old and rusty, or if we let the blades where out they can cease to serve they purpose.

Fourth, even is we neglect our tools, with a little love and care they can be restored to perfect working condition.

Fifth and final for now, in order for the master to build his projects he will use all of the tools in his toolbox.

Full and empty at the same time

I am at a point that I find difficult to define. My brain is spinning with all of the thoughts and emotions and memories that have been bouncing through my head lately. My dreams are vivid and my energy is high... marriage is good, family is great... Medical problems seem few and far between, and we were even in a three car wreck the other day and we were the only car with little or no damage and none of us were hurt. The state tax refund has come in already so we can catch up on bills and yet for almost three days now I am speechless...

I can't seem to define whta it is going on inside me... aniticpation for spring and TRACK... I wish I could run, more so than past years I long to run and jump with the kids and yet I know my knees will scream in objection...

Every song I hear... just fires me up... Memories and passion run deep this time of year, as much as I love the snow there is something about Spring... Maybe its the landscaper in me, the Lawn and Garden show was this weekend. I didn't get to go and yet I know it was there...

I know that I am on the brink of one amazing blog... Stay tuned!!!!