Spirit, art and life unfolded

If things could be as simple as done If the damage is as good as undone If hurt minds are repairable If everything not contrary to nature If all done is good only If imperfections don't exist

I used to sit in meditation and experience flashes of brilliance. Lately, however, those moments have eluded me. Today was particularly challenging - my mind was a complete blank. As I struggled to come up with a meaningful message, I realized that I was simply feeling dull. And that's when it hit me: when the mind is dull, it needs a drill to get the thrill. This phrase became my morning message, a reminder that sometimes, all we need is a spark to reignite our creativity and inspiration.

I recall a witty remark made by my former SP, who would often joke about the challenges of surprise inspections. 'These days,' he'd say with a chuckle, 'we go on surprise inspections to see who's on duty. And you know what the greatest surprise is? Finding out there's no one there!' He'd add with a grin, 'The surprise is for us, not them!'

Someone older than me asked yesterday, "Are you older or am I older?" I replied, "What difference does it make? Think that I am older than you. After a certain age, age no longer matters." Since childhood, I've observed that even a one or two year age difference can be a concern for some, often leading them to be dishonest about their age. Aging is not saging, nor lazing, but blazing. Lying about my age won't stop me from aging, nor will it stop me from dying.

Sweet dreams made of sweet thoughts, Sweet thoughts made of sweet thinking, Sweet thinking made of sweet habits, Sweet habits made of sweet values, Sweet values made of sweet upbringing. (Note: This sweetness no harm for diabetics)

If you start to see: Content in discontent Respect in contempt Love and respect in anger Relief in pain Calm in fear, Blessings in hatred and abuse. A profound practice of alchemy, Transforming darkness into light, Hatred into healing, Abuse into awareness. May we rise above, may we choose to see, The blessings hidden within adversity.