journal39

Entry #39: Matters of Importance

Friday May 19th, 1995

     Tonight I sit and think of what is important in life. It�s not the job or the money. It�s not the things we do for ourselves. It is nothing we own or possess and it�s not the attempts to impress others. None of these things Truly matter. For just as life itself, all of these things shall pass away. Like the mighty mountains, these things will fade away with the passage of time until all that remains of the once great monuments melt into the valleys, joining with the elements of all former monuments in a cycle of never ending unity.

      All that we are and will become is a part of this cycle. Lessons from the past help form the monuments we become. Our view of the world helps to determine whether our living monuments will be barren and desolate or rich in resource, life and love. The choices we make formulate the landscape of our souls.

      I find myself this night thinking heavily of what I find important. There are answers. Of all things, I feel the most important thing in my life is to foster love, goodness and harmony with all things. To always strive to do what I feel in my heart is right. For me it is a necessity to embrace Truth. I find my greatest rewards in servitude of these goals. Selfishness never satisfies my heart to the extent that my unselfish acts do. Our ability to celebrate our lives through sharing brings great contentment to my spirit. It�s as though little else matters.

      I sat a while, staring into the heavens as the wind touched my soul. It brought with it a feeling of community with all things. And though I was by myself, I felt far from being alone. It was as if my very being was a part of all of creation. My thoughts drifted to the events of the day. I spent much of it with Cliff and Dawn (and their daughter Rebecca). I enjoyed the day very much. To me, the day was more about sharing our time in the spirit of fellowship. Not about putting a crib and dresser together. I will remember the day as a time I spent gaining experience with friends. People I care for and whom I enjoy being with.

      I have heard it said that God is love. Well if that is true, then couldn�t the reverse be True as well? That the term �Love is God� has equal merit? If love is that which binds us together and fosters goodness and joy, then I would have to believe that it is of God. And as for the sense of harmony with creation I have felt this night, I believe it springs from the feelings of contentment and joy I had been feeling.

      So then again, what is important? Well, I can�t speak for everyone, but for me it is love, hope, joy and harmony. All things that stem from my acceptance of Truth. And I hope that in the future I will always remember this night.
                                                                                                                                             ~FIN

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