He said, "Peter, you're a good guy and you deserve a break. If you're too tired to write much of anything tonite that's okay."
He sent me this message indirectly since we don't usually talk face to face on tuesdays, but since we are quite close I got the message clearly anyway. We have an internet service here that is so pathetic that it only ever works decently through divine intervention, so when he chose to let it be even worse than usual I understood what he wanted. "Keep it short" So, not being a guy to question the higher power, that's about it for me.
But, you know what my friends? You may find this weird but the more I bash religion the more I realize that I am drawing closer to god. If in the process I have offended anyone all I can say is, that this was not my intent. I just happen to believe that I am as qualified to talk to the man as anyone that wears a collar, or a robe, and that my kitchen table is no more removed from his presence than any cathedral, mosque or synagogue.
Also as I grow closer to god, my appreciation for my fellow human grows accordingly, especially for those of you close to me. My wish for all of you today is that you feel as blessed as I do, and that you may all live a life as charmed as mine seems to be. Peace be with you my friends and family.
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"Every day people are starting to drift away from the church and going back to God"---Lenny Bruce
"I have never understood why it should be derogatory to the creator to suppose that he has a sense of humour"---William Ralph Inge
"When you knock, ask to see god, none of the servants"---Henry David Thoreau
Love
Peter
A short post, but a well written one nonetheless.
ReplyDeleteI think you would like this short book I've read called "The Art of Loving" by Erich Fromm. I'm gonna lend it to you the next time I see you. It's one of my favourite books to read. Your whole love/closeness to God thing reminded me of it.
Love,
Michael
I totally agree that the big guy can hear you whereever you are. I talk to him quite often from the bathroom, I sometimes get to have quiet there.
ReplyDeleteLove you
ps Michael can I borrow the book when your Dad is done
You know you have reached your higher self when you recognize and adhere to your inner voice and or whispers. That is awesome Pete. You are free to demand from God and spirit answers on how to conquer your swimming challenges. I am sure HE/SHE will respond with the answers you need.
ReplyDeleteps. "Fellow man" must be a terrible slip up on your part... you mean "fellow humans" right? I couldn't imagine someone saying "appreciation for my fellow women" and someone assuming that referred to all of humankind.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Michael