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Poem: Places Unknown

Melodies and haunting lullabies
Got me thinking about all the lies
Like why are we all just sent here to die?
Billions of lost souls floating through space and time

Fate or chance, you decide
You’ve got free will so use your mind
It’s up to you to wake up or stay blind
But don’t regret what you leave behind

Life has no meaning unless you live
If you want to make a difference take less and give
Be more positive and less negative
Learn to show love and how to forgive

Although the world can sometimes be dark
Always remember there’s love in your heart
Share it with others and do your part
To be more present and less apart

Look for the good and not the bad to help you prepare
To see what a person truly has to offer and share
So please think twice before you judge and stare
This includes the compulsive need to compare

Replace fear and judgment with curiosity
Choose to experience life and embrace novelty
Prepare yourself for boundless possibilities
Let go of false expectations and allow yourself to be free

We are all made of the same dust and stars
But always stay true to the uniqueness of who you are
Never be ashamed to show your scars
They tell the story of your journey so far

Remember that no life is a waste
Imperfections are perfect in their own little way
Everyone deserves to find their happy place
Even if it’s only a temporary escape

The entire universe can feel like one giant illusion.
No matter how much you learn you will continue confusing
theories proven and others disputed.
How does one ever reach a conclusion?

Despite thrill seeking and soul searching, there is no escape from your last and final fate
I hope you met someone with whom you could relate and truly believed that you were great
Never forget that you meant the world to someone
Where you go from here remains unanswered for everyone.

God is Dead, or is He? My Journey to Spiritual Awakening

Wisdom says I am nothing,
Love says I am everything,
Between the two my life moves.
Nisargadatta Maharaj

For as long as I can remember, my heart has yearned for something more. Not something material, but meaningful. Growing up, my family encouraged me to look outside of myself to find the meaning I so desperately desired. Go to church, read the Bible, pray to God, and all will be alright. At least this is what I was told. Eager to fill the emptiness inside, I flung myself into the word of the Lord. I learned everything I could about Catholicism and how to defend my faith to nonbelievers. I learned Bible verses and rituals. When to stand, when to sit, when to kneel. But it all felt forced lacking true personal meaning. (more…)

Speck in Time

clock

I watched the documentary Happy the other day.  It got me thinking about how many people believe in life after death because our life would have no meaning otherwise.  It saddens me that so many people miss that life is our purpose.  Life is meaning.  The very fact that I am alive at this present moment is a miracle.  I could have been anyone or lived anywhere during any time period.  I could be a star or a planet or an ant.  But I’m not.  I’m me and I’m here. Now. That is what is beautiful.  We don’t decide our fate in life, but we decide (more…)