Living Proof

There’s never a moment of silence. There’s not a peep of solace anywhere. There’s not a glimpse of hope for isolation; a place to just run off to and hide. Sometimes, when I’m feeling tugged at both ends, I finally come to the breaking point and just give up. This doesn’t mean that I have quit entirely- it just means that I need a break. There may be an illusion of responsibility to make sure that everybody around me is happy, or maybe an obligation- however, it’s a feeling and constant egging that keeps me trying to please everyone in some way…in some form. I say “yes” when I mean no, I say okay, when it’s not all right and I do things that I sometimes don’t agree with. The phone constantly rings and my emails are filled to the brim with friends and acquaintances as well as readers wanting answers to my thoughts, opinions and advice. I’m always happy to help. I’m not the best source for advice, but I can definitely give you my two cents. Is it worth much? That’s up to you to determin...

People of all races, religions, sizes, backgrounds, personal opinions will tell you a different theme on how they view faith and how they individually practice worshipping their God(s). Reasons associated with childhood, structure, limitations, as well as fear have most people staying within the boxed in lines. They’re scared to learn, afraid of influences of the world, and most of all, influences of their own mind and their own inner spirit. I’ll even go as far to say that as children, we have been all brainwashed with a theory, a “truth”, a belief system, or a lack thereof. Most cling to that belief system, and very few people jump outside that box, to find out what God really wants them to do. Worshipping God is a personal thing. Some like to meditate before prayer time. Others simply enjoy walking out in nature to experience God’s beautiful creations. Some, will go to a church to congregate with others. Everyone has their own way. For me, fellowshipping with other “Christians” has...