The Waning Hours

A few thoughts: On the waning hours of a traveled life.

We all begin with a sudden spark of life, like some great mystery of the beginnings of the universe.

We grow, we expand our knowledge of a world full of faces, beautiful spaces, people of all races, and cultures. We experience a range of situations, overcome obstacles, and address adversity in all its forms. We accumulate to varying degrees wealth, property, and faith in deeper realms of consciousness. In the process we either acknowledge or deny the presence or lack thereof a higher power. In the midst of our travels we witness what we believe to be miracles or incidence of mere coincidence. In there lies the root of our existence; are we children of a supreme entity, or are we simply alone, and struggling to find meaning in a cold ruthless world? The choice is every human beings purview; a direction if you will. And we must ask ourselves: "Am I the master of my destiny, or an island unto myself?" That my friends is what Shakespeare coined: "To be, or not to be." I take my leave of you to your own well worn travels, and  bid you adieu. Until we meet again...

Amen

Doors, Windows and Borders

A Few Thoughts: An unlocked door, or an open window? 

If I should leave my front door unlocked, is that an open invitation for anyone to walk in without knocking? If I find an open window of opportunity, do I have the  choice to enter or not? So, what's the difference?

An unlocked door requires a decision first whether to take action based on  unforeseen circumstances. An open window reveals what lies within. 

A border is first a door, but even if it is unlocked, one is expected to knock first, and wait to be invited in.  A window is not a border, it is the opportunity to experience what is on the other side. Sometimes all you have to do is put a leg up, and pull yourself through. It takes more effort than simply turning a knob, or pulling a handle, and walking in. With an open window the goal is in sight. With a closed door there is ambiguity. Barging in unannounced will get you through the doorway with surprised looks, and grimmacing faces. Peering in, and being seen first let's the other side know your intention of being let in or simply checking out the view from your side of the opening. Opportunities, like open windows don't happen every day, but they leave us with better chances of getting another view without harmful circumstances. Barging in limits our chances of ever coming back in again. Which would you choose?

Good Day Ya'll!

D. Witt 2/2426

A Rhapsody of Praise

A Few Thoughts: Sunday morning: A Rhapsody of Praise! (As always, a work in progress)

   A Rhapsody of Praise 

I may not be sitting 

Beneath the pulpit this morning 

But I got plenty of spirit 

Flowing through my veins

In a rhapsody of praise

Brings back memories

From out the gutter

Ghosts from my past

Sorrows and heartache

Once tamed the fire

Held captive my soul

But I found him again

My Savior my, King

From the deepest holler

To the highest mountain

I hear the screaming

My soul's desire

To be free of the pain

To be one with the Father

In the steps of his son

Bruised from battle

The world gives us pain

But we can rise again

Through his precious blood

Spilled not in vain

Song for the ages

I hear his angels proclaim

Sunday morning revival

Eases the strain 

Headed for Zion

On this glory train

Thus do I sing 

Come my Savior

Lend me your answers

To this unholy refrain

Cries from a sinner

To glorious revival

Come sit beside me

My fellow traveler

Out from darkness 

To life ever after.

Amen

D.A. Wittler 1/4/26