“He still reads his books, of course. He still talks of higher planes and cosmic connections. But now, sometimes, I catch him. A quiet smile as he watches the sunset from his window, a genuine laugh at a silly joke, a lingering glance at the elderly woman who sells flowers by the cathedral. He hasn’t abandoned his quest for transcendence. But perhaps, in that moment with the child and the spilled mangoes, he began to see that the dance he sought, the spirituality he chased, wasn’t somewhere beyond, but woven into the very fabric of the ordinary.”
Tag: Faith
The Great Cosmic Buffet
Do I “believe in religion”? I believe in the human need to connect, to explain, to find comfort and purpose in the face of the infinite. I believe religions are fascinating, flawed, often beautiful, sometimes terrifying human attempts to do just that. They are the stories we told ourselves around the fire when the night was dark and the wolves were howling. Some of those stories have aged better than others. Some should maybe come with a disclaimer: *Metaphorical Content. May Contain Traces of Nuts and Outdated Gender Roles…
A Year of Unfolding Blessings
This year has been a testament to the power of embracing opportunities, of stepping outside my comfort zone and discovering the hidden facets of my potential. It has been a collage of triumphs, big and small, each contributing to the vibrant landscape of my life. And as I turn the page to a new year, I do so with a heart overflowing with gratitude and a spirit brimming with anticipation for the adventures yet to unfold.
Religion: A Matter Of The Heart
I’ve always been a bit of a wanderer, a seeker of truth and meaning. I’ve explored many different religions, but none of them have ever quite felt right.
Until Now…
Gods Plan – A Poetic Dialogue
God says, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you” (Jeremiah 19:11-12).
The Clinking Noise in Moses’ Tent: A Story of Faith and Mystery
The clinking noise is a mystery, but it is also a source of hope. It is a reminder that God is working in our lives, even when we don’t see it. We can trust that he has a good plan for us, and that he will never leave us or forsake us.
Year Of Praise…
The world is a noisy place.
It can be hard to find peace and quiet,
let alone a moment to simply be grateful for all that we have.
But what if we made an effort to focus on the positive?
What if we took a year to simply praise the good in our lives?