World Beyond

Patience

Heart full of longing
Universe whispers to me
Patience.  Live, watch, grow

Gratitude

If the only prayer you say in your whole life is "Thank you," that would suffice.
                                           --Meister Eckhart

While on my walk today I was struck by an overwhelming feeling of gratitude.  Sometimes I think we get so caught up in our day-to-day existence that we forget all the things we should be thankful for.  Especially in America, during this long, drawn-out political season, it's too easy to focus on  the negative.  Politicians assault us with personal attacks and fear-mongering in order to win their votes.  We need to all step back and quit bitching about politics, about the economy, about that dumbass working in the cubicle across the way and be grateful for what we have.  ((It could be worse, you could be the dumbass.))  :)

I'm thankful for my family and friends in my life who share their time and talents with me.  Who take care of me and let me (sometimes) take care of them.  Who set a great example through their hard work and positive attitudes.  I'm grateful for the diversity of life and culture on this planet.  I'm grateful to live at this particular moment in time where widespread public knowledge, easy communication and other technological advances have increased our understanding of ourselves, the world and the universe.

Sure there are problems, we all have problems, personal problems, family problems, economic problems, environmental problems, etc.  But instead of getting wrapped up entirely in the downside, let's take a few moments (at least) each day to be thankful, to show our gratitude to those around us, to whatever God we worship, and then roll up our sleeves and work to make the world a little bit better place.

I wish you success and blessings as you continue your journey.

My Children

I am grateful to the universe for so many people and things in this world.  One group of people I am most thankful for is my children.  I have four, my oldest daughter turns 22 today, my next daughter is 19, my son is 17, and my youngest daughter turns 14 next month.  We currently live about 2000 miles apart, but we do see each other several times per year.  I am just finishing a four day visit.

I don't think everyone is meant to have kids in every incarnation, as there are different sets of lessons required for every individual each time around.  But for me, in this incarnation, children have been so important to me and have taught me so much about love and life that I couldn't have learned otherwise.  And at the age of 45, they keep me feeling young (somewhat).

Each one of them is so different, talented and special in their own way.  I am amazed at their uniqueness.  In some ways similar to each other, to their parents, but in most ways so very different.  It's great!  They bring me continual joy.  It's fun to watch them grow up and deal with the challenges life throws their way.  I am grateful to them and wish them health and happiness for the future.  I'm rooting for them.  They are my favorite team...Team Morrill.  I look forward to watching and being a part of how their lives unfold. 

To Rachel, Brittany, Corey and Lindsey: I love you!  Dad

A Cold Winter

Bleak winter morning
Even sun feels far away
Longing for summer

Back From the Dead

Greetings,

A belated happy new year to you all.  I've been out of the country for several weeks and on a bit of a hiatus as I did not have the gumption to get to the internet and post anything new.

This blog has been up and running for nearly a year now, and to be honest with you, I've posted most all of the material I had collected over the past few years.  I think there's a pretty solid body of work here.  Not that this site contains all (or even any of) the answers, but I do think it's a good place to begin your search as you find your own answers along the way.

Please take a look at the "categories" section in the left-hand column and dig around for a bit.  I'm convinced you'll find something useful.  I do plan to get to get back into the swing of things and post new material as time goes on. 

I wish you all the best as you search and may God bless you on your journey.