Prisoner

We are a prisoner of our thoughts. We limit ourselves to endless possibilities and opportunities and the criticism we give ourselves is the most hurtful, handicapping us to live a fulfilled life. We have not yet realized we are what we think, and the seed that we plant in our thoughts will bear fruit to how we choose to live. When we listen to a child, we hear the dreams we once had as children but lost it somewhere. We allow our mind to wander into the forgotten world we once desired and are awaken again by the reality we have chosen as our paths. We are prisoner of our thoughts. We force ourselves to take a journey which in the end, leads to a death bed full of regrets of the things we did not do. We torment ourselves with the thoughts of what could have been and swallow our disappointment only to convince ourselves that we did the responsible thing in life and we had no choice. We are a prisoner of our thoughts, but a prisoner can be set free if it finds a way to forgive themselves and gives themselves to that forgotten world they once desired.

Words

Words are Powerful. We can look at every corner of history and see where some one's words has made a huge impact. From Martin Luther King Jr and his inspirational words to Adolf Hitler and his dangerous anti-Semitic words. Words have created revolutions, it has instilled fear but also hope. It is incredible how this powerful tool can have such an amazing impact on our society and our individual lives. The unfortunate consequence of words is misinformation and most of all, misinterpretation. We read a story and often times interpret it based on our beliefs and/or traditions. This is very evident in how different religions have interpreted religious books which have been the foundation of wars and land divisions (Israel /Palestine). Evidence of misinformation is the irresponsibility of reporters and how they decide to report our news. Although reporting should be an unbiased activity, we should not assume everything we read in a newspaper or an online news site is unbiased. The news will report on what they feel the public will read. They will make sure the story sounds appealing enough to catch our attention and to hold it there until we are done reading their story.
While reading and listening to some one's words, remember who is speaking or writing them. Ask yourself, what motive could they have? We are all responsible for our words and how we present our ideas and opinions. Do not use this tool to manipulate or create hate. Words are powerful and if you must speak or write, please remember the following “I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world.” -Mother Teresa

Powerless- A letter to God

Dear God,

As I sit here, I feel afraid. I feel afraid for what the future holds for this planet. I have lost my faith in humanity, government, medicine and business. I understand our advanced technology allows for us to be more connected to what is going on in the world, but in many ways, I wish it was not so advanced. The suffering, cruelty, greed, betrayal, shallowness, stupidity and craziness of our world bombards us every hour of the day. It creates fear and doubt and furthermore, leaves me feeling completely powerless in my desire to make a positive change in the world. I know I should lean on your understanding, rather than my own, but how do I do this if I do not see you in these times? I hear you talking to me, I feel you tugging at my heart, but I do not SEE you helping us change what is going on in our businesses, government, medicine and global instability. I know people claim they believe in you, but behave the opposite way from what they hear in church, I hear people use your name but doing terrible things in your name.
I know what you want me to do in my life. I feel it and I am trying to gain the courage to take that first step to trust you and do it. However, I need some help please and it is not a help just for me. Please help our world. Help it run away the greed that has taken over people who have taken an entire country (countries) hostage. Help us be kind to each other, help us understand the cure for cancer is more beneficial to our human race than the billions of dollars made with "cancer medication" (which have probably killed more people than helped them). Help us see ourselves and others as you see us. Help us plant more trees and actually feed the hungry and provide basic needs to those less fortunate without the people in charge taking advantage of those who are willing to give.
I will continue to listen to you and will ask you to please help me find my courage to do your work here.

Amen