From My Heart

Life is too short to hold on to grudges, to harbor resentments, to let pains go unforgiven. Especially considering the current state of affairs, and the depression that is already apon us, it is extremely important to let those that mean so much to us in our hearts know that as truth. Pain is an illusion, that keeps us from the truth of love. Wise and powerful are those that can and do indure great pain but still be able to appreciate the beauty of life. My grandfather's spine is literally deteriorating in his body, but he always greets me with a smile. It is not healthy for us to hold on to negative emotions: anger, jealousy, resentment, etc. all have one root and that is fear. Over time, these feelings manifest physically in our body, when we bury them and hold on to them, we become diseased, break it down it is truly dis- ease. Take care of yourself, honor your emotions and feelings but don't let them block you from the simplicity of enjoying the world around you. Your mind is not as strong as your soul, but can be if you let it. It is merely a tool for you to use, it is not meant to be in control. Take a moment from your day to breathe in the beauty around you, be it in the first flowers of spring, or the cracks in the sidewalk. It is important for us to recognize the demon fear when it arises in us, and not succumb to it's lies. The world could wipe away in a heartbeat, impending doom is always apon us... if we let it. As we come on to struggling times... who knew? Things have gone south for an overpopulated planet, and to me, that means it is even more our responsibility to be stewards of love and it's inherent truth. It is up to us to be beacons and torchbearers, and light the way through the turmoil and the mire and muck and whatever else tries to block the path to the warm buttery grace of love. We have a great responsibility to our world, our family, our friends, our foes to be that better person inside us, to be there for each other, and to help one another get through the tough times ahead.

A warm caring hand is more valuable than a plasma screen could ever be.

Sincerely,
The Reverend Mad Hatter (with Rhinestones)