Hindsight is said to be 20/20. Foresight, impossible. Insight... too rare.
Imagine, if you will, a world of corrupt politics and greed, and then try to imagine it all changing to a beautiful world where all men are treated equal and government of the people, by the people and for the people exist in more than some sort of dream state.
The problem, some say, started during the Clinton years, when our nation started lending hundreds of thousands of dollars to people who were never going to be able to pay it back... Others say it is because of the war and Bush's policy of spend, spend, spend... There are many differing views and I can see good points in most of them, but I think these are all symptoms rather than causes, symptoms of somethings so much bigger, and I'm sure I've written something to this effect in the past...
The people in our government are career politicians and have lost touch with what an honest days work is worth, so much more than dollars and cents, it actually keeps things in perspective, reminding us how much we all rely on one another for the lives we live... Money won't catch us when we fall, not like the arms of our fellow men and women. But I think, (I don't know for a fact) that having millions of dollars might be enough to tempt me into trusting money rather than the goodwill of others...
I don't have the time to sit here and write out all my thoughts in the right words... but maybe my readers will get a glimpse of the point.
I'll leave you with this: as the times get harder, try not to let it make you hard... remember to trust the ones who God has put into your life and trust that our creator has a purpose and a plan. Only God has the hindsight and the foresight that is a 20/20 vision of reality.
Peace - Matti
Monday, September 29, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
As we live, we forget...
It does seem that there are many things we forget over the course of time and the last two postings are a couple of things that i have heard of many times, but have never taken the time to read, never even really thought to read... and so, I have never even known the words the come before and after "ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country" and there are many. And Lincoln's speech, in the face of an ongoing civil war, with no certainty of the outcome, is quite amazing...
That is our history. That is what has afforded us these freedoms that we all take for granted everyday. Thank God for our leaders of the past, and I'm praying for those of our future that they maybe lead us in the right direction.
That is our history. That is what has afforded us these freedoms that we all take for granted everyday. Thank God for our leaders of the past, and I'm praying for those of our future that they maybe lead us in the right direction.
John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address
Here also is John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address, which Obama's speech was also compared to.
"Vice President Johnson, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chief Justice, President Eisenhower, Vice President Nixon, President Truman, reverend clergy, fellow citizens, we observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom—symbolizing an end, as well as a beginning—signifying renewal, as well as change. For I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath our forebears prescribed nearly a century and three quarters ago.
The world is very different now. For man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life. And yet the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forebears fought are still at issue around the globe—the belief that the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state, but from the hand of God.
We dare not forget today that we are the heirs of that first revolution. Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans—born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage—and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this Nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world.
Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty.
This much we pledge—and more.
To those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share, we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends. United, there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided, there is little we can do—for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds and split asunder.
To those new States whom we welcome to the ranks of the free, we pledge our word that one form of colonial control shall not have passed away merely to be replaced by a far more iron tyranny. We shall not always expect to find them supporting our view. But we shall always hope to find them strongly supporting their own freedom—and to remember that, in the past, those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside.
To those peoples in the huts and villages across the globe struggling to break the bonds of mass misery, we pledge our best efforts to help them help themselves, for whatever period is required—not because the Communists may be doing it, not because we seek their votes, but because it is right. If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.
To our sister republics south of our border, we offer a special pledge—to convert our good words into good deeds—in a new alliance for progress—to assist free men and free governments in casting off the chains of poverty. But this peaceful revolution of hope cannot become the prey of hostile powers. Let all our neighbors know that we shall join with them to oppose aggression or subversion anywhere in the Americas. And let every other power know that this Hemisphere intends to remain the master of its own house.
To that world assembly of sovereign states, the United Nations, our last best hope in an age where the instruments of war have far outpaced the instruments of peace, we renew our pledge of support—to prevent it from becoming merely a forum for invective—to strengthen its shield of the new and the weak—and to enlarge the area in which its writ may run.
Finally, to those nations who would make themselves our adversary, we offer not a pledge but a request: that both sides begin anew the quest for peace, before the dark powers of destruction unleashed by science engulf all humanity in planned or accidental self-destruction.
We dare not tempt them with weakness. For only when our arms are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed.
But neither can two great and powerful groups of nations take comfort from our present course—both sides overburdened by the cost of modern weapons, both rightly alarmed by the steady spread of the deadly atom, yet both racing to alter that uncertain balance of terror that stays the hand of mankind's final war.
So let us begin anew—remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always subject to proof. Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.
Let both sides explore what problems unite us instead of belaboring those problems which divide us.
Let both sides, for the first time, formulate serious and precise proposals for the inspection and control of arms—and bring the absolute power to destroy other nations under the absolute control of all nations.
Let both sides seek to invoke the wonders of science instead of its terrors. Together let us explore the stars, conquer the deserts, eradicate disease, tap the ocean depths, and encourage the arts and commerce.
Let both sides unite to heed in all corners of the earth the command of Isaiah—to "undo the heavy burdens ... and to let the oppressed go free."
And if a beachhead of cooperation may push back the jungle of suspicion, let both sides join in creating a new endeavor, not a new balance of power, but a new world of law, where the strong are just and the weak secure and the peace preserved.
All this will not be finished in the first 100 days. Nor will it be finished in the first 1,000 days, nor in the life of this Administration, nor even perhaps in our lifetime on this planet. But let us begin.
In your hands, my fellow citizens, more than in mine, will rest the final success or failure of our course. Since this country was founded, each generation of Americans has been summoned to give testimony to its national loyalty. The graves of young Americans who answered the call to service surround the globe.
Now the trumpet summons us again—not as a call to bear arms, though arms we need; not as a call to battle, though embattled we are—but a call to bear the burden of a long twilight struggle, year in and year out, "rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation"—a struggle against the common enemies of man: tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself.
Can we forge against these enemies a grand and global alliance, North and South, East and West, that can assure a more fruitful life for all mankind? Will you join in that historic effort?
In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility—I welcome it. I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it—and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.
And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.
My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.
Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own. " - John F. Kennedy
"Vice President Johnson, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chief Justice, President Eisenhower, Vice President Nixon, President Truman, reverend clergy, fellow citizens, we observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom—symbolizing an end, as well as a beginning—signifying renewal, as well as change. For I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath our forebears prescribed nearly a century and three quarters ago.
The world is very different now. For man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life. And yet the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forebears fought are still at issue around the globe—the belief that the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state, but from the hand of God.
We dare not forget today that we are the heirs of that first revolution. Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans—born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage—and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this Nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world.
Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty.
This much we pledge—and more.
To those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share, we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends. United, there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided, there is little we can do—for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds and split asunder.
To those new States whom we welcome to the ranks of the free, we pledge our word that one form of colonial control shall not have passed away merely to be replaced by a far more iron tyranny. We shall not always expect to find them supporting our view. But we shall always hope to find them strongly supporting their own freedom—and to remember that, in the past, those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside.
To those peoples in the huts and villages across the globe struggling to break the bonds of mass misery, we pledge our best efforts to help them help themselves, for whatever period is required—not because the Communists may be doing it, not because we seek their votes, but because it is right. If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.
To our sister republics south of our border, we offer a special pledge—to convert our good words into good deeds—in a new alliance for progress—to assist free men and free governments in casting off the chains of poverty. But this peaceful revolution of hope cannot become the prey of hostile powers. Let all our neighbors know that we shall join with them to oppose aggression or subversion anywhere in the Americas. And let every other power know that this Hemisphere intends to remain the master of its own house.
To that world assembly of sovereign states, the United Nations, our last best hope in an age where the instruments of war have far outpaced the instruments of peace, we renew our pledge of support—to prevent it from becoming merely a forum for invective—to strengthen its shield of the new and the weak—and to enlarge the area in which its writ may run.
Finally, to those nations who would make themselves our adversary, we offer not a pledge but a request: that both sides begin anew the quest for peace, before the dark powers of destruction unleashed by science engulf all humanity in planned or accidental self-destruction.
We dare not tempt them with weakness. For only when our arms are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed.
But neither can two great and powerful groups of nations take comfort from our present course—both sides overburdened by the cost of modern weapons, both rightly alarmed by the steady spread of the deadly atom, yet both racing to alter that uncertain balance of terror that stays the hand of mankind's final war.
So let us begin anew—remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always subject to proof. Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.
Let both sides explore what problems unite us instead of belaboring those problems which divide us.
Let both sides, for the first time, formulate serious and precise proposals for the inspection and control of arms—and bring the absolute power to destroy other nations under the absolute control of all nations.
Let both sides seek to invoke the wonders of science instead of its terrors. Together let us explore the stars, conquer the deserts, eradicate disease, tap the ocean depths, and encourage the arts and commerce.
Let both sides unite to heed in all corners of the earth the command of Isaiah—to "undo the heavy burdens ... and to let the oppressed go free."
And if a beachhead of cooperation may push back the jungle of suspicion, let both sides join in creating a new endeavor, not a new balance of power, but a new world of law, where the strong are just and the weak secure and the peace preserved.
All this will not be finished in the first 100 days. Nor will it be finished in the first 1,000 days, nor in the life of this Administration, nor even perhaps in our lifetime on this planet. But let us begin.
In your hands, my fellow citizens, more than in mine, will rest the final success or failure of our course. Since this country was founded, each generation of Americans has been summoned to give testimony to its national loyalty. The graves of young Americans who answered the call to service surround the globe.
Now the trumpet summons us again—not as a call to bear arms, though arms we need; not as a call to battle, though embattled we are—but a call to bear the burden of a long twilight struggle, year in and year out, "rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation"—a struggle against the common enemies of man: tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself.
Can we forge against these enemies a grand and global alliance, North and South, East and West, that can assure a more fruitful life for all mankind? Will you join in that historic effort?
In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility—I welcome it. I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it—and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.
And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.
My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.
Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own. " - John F. Kennedy
Lincoln’s second inaugural address
Tonight I heard someone on the newshows compare Barak Obama's nomination acception speech with the Second Inaugural Address of Abraham Lincoln, and having never read this speech before I googled it, and then I thought I'd share it with you my friends. So, for those of you who are interested, read on and enjoy. It's not long and, I find, very interesting. Thanks for reading, sorry I've not been around much as of late. - Matt
"Fellow Countrymen:
At this second appearing to take the oath of the presidential office, there is less occasion for an extended address than there was at the first. Then a statement, somewhat in detail, of a course to be pursued, seemed fitting and proper. Now, at the expiration of four years, during which public declarations have been constantly called forth on every point and phase of the great contest which still absorbs the attention, and engrosses the energies of the nation, little that is new could be presented. The progress of our arms, upon which all else chiefly depends, is as well known to the public as to myself; and it is, I trust, reasonably satisfactory and encouraging to all. With high hope for the future, no prediction in regard to it is ventured.
On the occasion corresponding to this four years ago, all thoughts were anxiously directed to an impending civil-war. All dreaded it -- all sought to avert it. While the inaugural address was being delivered from this place, devoted altogether to saving the Union without war, insurgent agents were in the city seeking to destroy it without war -- seeking to dissolve the Union, and divide effects, by negotiation. Both parties deprecated war; but one of them would make war rather than let the nation survive; and the other would accept war rather than let it perish. And the war came.
One eighth of the whole population were colored slaves, not distributed generally over the Union, but localized in the Southern part of it. These slaves constituted a peculiar and powerful interest. All knew that this interest was, somehow, the cause of the war. To strengthen, perpetuate, and extend this interest was the object for which the insurgents would rend the Union, even by war; while the Government claimed no right to do more than to restrict the territorial enlargement of it. Neither party expected for the war, the magnitude, or the duration, which it has already attained. Neither anticipated that the cause of the conflict might cease with, or even before, the conflict itself should cease. Each looked for an easier triumph, and a result less fundamental and astounding. Both read the same Bible, and pray to the same God; and each invokes His aid against the other. It may seem strange that any men should dare to ask a just God's assistance in wringing their bread from the sweat of other men's faces; but let us judge not that we be not judged. The prayers of both could not be answered; that of neither has been answered fully. The Almighty has His own purposes. "Woe unto the world because of offenses! for it must needs be that offenses come; but woe to that man by whom the offense cometh!" If we shall suppose that American Slavery is one of those offenses which, in the providence of God, must needs come, but which, having continued through His appointed time, He now wills to remove, and that He gives to both North and South, this terrible war, as the woe due to those by whom the offense came, shall we discern therein any departure from those divine attributes which the believers in a Living God always ascribe to Him? Fondly do we hope -- fervently do we pray -- that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away. Yet, if God wills that it continue, until all the wealth piled by the bond-man's two hundred and fifty years of unrequited toil shall be sunk, and until every drop of blood drawn with the lash, shall be paid by another drawn with the sword, as was said three thousand years ago, so still it must be said "the judgments of the Lord, are true and righteous altogether."
With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation's wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan -- to do all which may achieve and cherish a just, and a lasting peace, among ourselves, and with all nations. " - Abraham Lincoln
"Fellow Countrymen:
At this second appearing to take the oath of the presidential office, there is less occasion for an extended address than there was at the first. Then a statement, somewhat in detail, of a course to be pursued, seemed fitting and proper. Now, at the expiration of four years, during which public declarations have been constantly called forth on every point and phase of the great contest which still absorbs the attention, and engrosses the energies of the nation, little that is new could be presented. The progress of our arms, upon which all else chiefly depends, is as well known to the public as to myself; and it is, I trust, reasonably satisfactory and encouraging to all. With high hope for the future, no prediction in regard to it is ventured.
On the occasion corresponding to this four years ago, all thoughts were anxiously directed to an impending civil-war. All dreaded it -- all sought to avert it. While the inaugural address was being delivered from this place, devoted altogether to saving the Union without war, insurgent agents were in the city seeking to destroy it without war -- seeking to dissolve the Union, and divide effects, by negotiation. Both parties deprecated war; but one of them would make war rather than let the nation survive; and the other would accept war rather than let it perish. And the war came.
One eighth of the whole population were colored slaves, not distributed generally over the Union, but localized in the Southern part of it. These slaves constituted a peculiar and powerful interest. All knew that this interest was, somehow, the cause of the war. To strengthen, perpetuate, and extend this interest was the object for which the insurgents would rend the Union, even by war; while the Government claimed no right to do more than to restrict the territorial enlargement of it. Neither party expected for the war, the magnitude, or the duration, which it has already attained. Neither anticipated that the cause of the conflict might cease with, or even before, the conflict itself should cease. Each looked for an easier triumph, and a result less fundamental and astounding. Both read the same Bible, and pray to the same God; and each invokes His aid against the other. It may seem strange that any men should dare to ask a just God's assistance in wringing their bread from the sweat of other men's faces; but let us judge not that we be not judged. The prayers of both could not be answered; that of neither has been answered fully. The Almighty has His own purposes. "Woe unto the world because of offenses! for it must needs be that offenses come; but woe to that man by whom the offense cometh!" If we shall suppose that American Slavery is one of those offenses which, in the providence of God, must needs come, but which, having continued through His appointed time, He now wills to remove, and that He gives to both North and South, this terrible war, as the woe due to those by whom the offense came, shall we discern therein any departure from those divine attributes which the believers in a Living God always ascribe to Him? Fondly do we hope -- fervently do we pray -- that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away. Yet, if God wills that it continue, until all the wealth piled by the bond-man's two hundred and fifty years of unrequited toil shall be sunk, and until every drop of blood drawn with the lash, shall be paid by another drawn with the sword, as was said three thousand years ago, so still it must be said "the judgments of the Lord, are true and righteous altogether."
With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation's wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan -- to do all which may achieve and cherish a just, and a lasting peace, among ourselves, and with all nations. " - Abraham Lincoln
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Life, And...
Why is it that at times life seems to be almost too simple, yet at other times it's way to complicated? and it can shift in a matter of a moment... it's just so odd...
Sorry I haven't posted in sooo long, the list of excuses is very long, but I'll not bore you with the details... suffice it to say that I've been busy, but also know that all is well.
My relationship with Laura is three months old and counting, and I'm not trying to brag, or jinx it either, but so far it been pretty much drama free and very comfortable... honestly it's changed a lot of my preconceived notions about relationships.
I find myself in the thick of another fruit and veggie, growing, harvesting, selling season with the goal of proving to myself and others that a living can be made from such a lifestyle. God in His infinite wisdom continues to try our faith as to that point, and we continue to rely on Him to help us through...
The weather has been odd, and we are continuously adapting and learning, and though rising gas costs are a growing cause for concern, our wonderful customers have been very supportive.
Every now and then my mind catches on a certain thread of thought and I think "I should blog about that." but as it is, I don't take the time, and later it's gone from my mind, leaving me with nothing, only grasping wishes for some clear memory or something else interesting to write... though as we all know, there is no easier way to snuff out the creative writing process than to sit down and try to write creatively
Also, I've found that I write better when I'm in darker moods, or a bit depressed (though I really should work on writing of happy, joyful things) and seeing as I've not been there in quite some time, there really should be no curiosity as to why I've not been writing
I promise to try and like something that I write in joy, enough to share it with you my friends and readers... soon... though soon myay very well be a month or more... but I do promise to try. Thanks for reading and feel free to write me... I love to hear from all of you and hate it when I feel so out of touch.
Peace - Matti
Sorry I haven't posted in sooo long, the list of excuses is very long, but I'll not bore you with the details... suffice it to say that I've been busy, but also know that all is well.
My relationship with Laura is three months old and counting, and I'm not trying to brag, or jinx it either, but so far it been pretty much drama free and very comfortable... honestly it's changed a lot of my preconceived notions about relationships.
I find myself in the thick of another fruit and veggie, growing, harvesting, selling season with the goal of proving to myself and others that a living can be made from such a lifestyle. God in His infinite wisdom continues to try our faith as to that point, and we continue to rely on Him to help us through...
The weather has been odd, and we are continuously adapting and learning, and though rising gas costs are a growing cause for concern, our wonderful customers have been very supportive.
Every now and then my mind catches on a certain thread of thought and I think "I should blog about that." but as it is, I don't take the time, and later it's gone from my mind, leaving me with nothing, only grasping wishes for some clear memory or something else interesting to write... though as we all know, there is no easier way to snuff out the creative writing process than to sit down and try to write creatively
Also, I've found that I write better when I'm in darker moods, or a bit depressed (though I really should work on writing of happy, joyful things) and seeing as I've not been there in quite some time, there really should be no curiosity as to why I've not been writing
I promise to try and like something that I write in joy, enough to share it with you my friends and readers... soon... though soon myay very well be a month or more... but I do promise to try. Thanks for reading and feel free to write me... I love to hear from all of you and hate it when I feel so out of touch.
Peace - Matti
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Let It Go
At some point we'll all get there, to the point of understanding, that to love is to forgive, and that it's more than words, but life itself. Only when we forgive can we really honestly face what we have become, who we are and only then can we really change anything.
We gotta walk away from excuses, all those thoughts and wishes for things to be different... here is part of that truth in the bible, when it says:
Why do you try to fix what is wrong with others, when you have something even bigger that is wrong with yourself? First fix yourself, then you'll actually be in a position to help someone else
That's a paraphrase of course, but it's the truth.
We don't want to face who we are, and what we do, so we make excuses... Weather it's parents, brothers, sisters, friends, relationships, education, the boss, co-workers... you name it, it's been used as an excuse for why we've done something, or why we continue to do these things... And at the same time we are critical of each other and all of our imperfections.
Let it go. We are who we are and if we're not happy, nothing that anyone else can give us will make us so. Let it go, and move on, make the most of what time we have left, it may not be as long as we think... it may be longer.
I'm not saying to go apologize to anyone, or try and rebuild relationships that have failed. Just take that first step and forgive, even if they haven't done anything to deserve it... Their change is not the concern, ourselves is what is at issue, personal happiness, and self acceptance of who we are.
And lastly, (though there's probably much more to this than I'll write) forgive yourself. I've got news for you, we're not part of the "perfect race" we are part of the "human race". It's not a color, not a degree, not a level of intelligence, not male or female. Humanity; imperfection at it's best, vulnerable, ugly, annoying and mistake prone, yet lovable all at the same time.
Perfection is what we strive for, perfection is the ideal. But it's not an all or nothing thing... and with a little grace, and a helping hand we can get closer to it together, than any of us as individuals can ever hope to alone.
Love, Forgive and be at Peace - Matti
We gotta walk away from excuses, all those thoughts and wishes for things to be different... here is part of that truth in the bible, when it says:
Why do you try to fix what is wrong with others, when you have something even bigger that is wrong with yourself? First fix yourself, then you'll actually be in a position to help someone else
That's a paraphrase of course, but it's the truth.
We don't want to face who we are, and what we do, so we make excuses... Weather it's parents, brothers, sisters, friends, relationships, education, the boss, co-workers... you name it, it's been used as an excuse for why we've done something, or why we continue to do these things... And at the same time we are critical of each other and all of our imperfections.
Let it go. We are who we are and if we're not happy, nothing that anyone else can give us will make us so. Let it go, and move on, make the most of what time we have left, it may not be as long as we think... it may be longer.
I'm not saying to go apologize to anyone, or try and rebuild relationships that have failed. Just take that first step and forgive, even if they haven't done anything to deserve it... Their change is not the concern, ourselves is what is at issue, personal happiness, and self acceptance of who we are.
And lastly, (though there's probably much more to this than I'll write) forgive yourself. I've got news for you, we're not part of the "perfect race" we are part of the "human race". It's not a color, not a degree, not a level of intelligence, not male or female. Humanity; imperfection at it's best, vulnerable, ugly, annoying and mistake prone, yet lovable all at the same time.
Perfection is what we strive for, perfection is the ideal. But it's not an all or nothing thing... and with a little grace, and a helping hand we can get closer to it together, than any of us as individuals can ever hope to alone.
Love, Forgive and be at Peace - Matti
Monday, May 5, 2008
The Truth Is...
Disguised and disappearing into a haze of lies...
Crying as it all walks away...
Don't run, don't follow, no...
Just wait for the morrow...
Sitting, despised, too many what's and why's...
Foolishness and sadness, turning to madness...
Lost, found, what's the difference...
Care too much and lose it all...
Crying as it all walks away...
What was it all for, if not everything that is now left?
The truth is...
...if not for what was, there would not be what is...
...this moment, cause of the past...
...the future, cause of what happened last...
...what's lost, what's found, is the difference.
The truth is...
...there are many I's and U's, -th's and -ist's, separated by all that comes before, united in a common ending, united in what's behind the final door.
The truth is...
...lost among the clutter of history, lost to time...
...buried beneath those sands...
...hidden by invisible hands.
The truth is...
...found in individuals spread across a spinning sphere...
...scattered in small pieces, like glass along a beach...
...beautiful, worn smooth and washed clean...
...growing smaller and smaller every year
Crying as it all walks away...
Don't run, don't follow, no...
Just wait for the morrow...
Sitting, despised, too many what's and why's...
Foolishness and sadness, turning to madness...
Lost, found, what's the difference...
Care too much and lose it all...
Crying as it all walks away...
What was it all for, if not everything that is now left?
The truth is...
...if not for what was, there would not be what is...
...this moment, cause of the past...
...the future, cause of what happened last...
...what's lost, what's found, is the difference.
The truth is...
...there are many I's and U's, -th's and -ist's, separated by all that comes before, united in a common ending, united in what's behind the final door.
The truth is...
...lost among the clutter of history, lost to time...
...buried beneath those sands...
...hidden by invisible hands.
The truth is...
...found in individuals spread across a spinning sphere...
...scattered in small pieces, like glass along a beach...
...beautiful, worn smooth and washed clean...
...growing smaller and smaller every year
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