Opening Insights
Discovery is a journey, an unfolding process. Each person’s journey is different but equal.
The question is how do we uncover the who we are?
Informational Insights
77 years ago an immigrant from Sweden, a bastard child brought a man into the world.
What happened during the next 60 some years was a journey, a journey of turmoil, a journey of success, a journey of failure, but it was part of an unfolding of life.
10 years ago at 67 the man who brought a child into the world, left this world. When he left the world his child was by his side, now a man he held his fathers hand as he died. What happened in-between his birth and his father’s death, was just what happened in between – all part of the journey of life, all part of the lessons to be learned. The reality was in his final moments he gave to his father what he didn’t know how to be, a father. Thus, in that moment he realized that his role: to father his father, and give him to God.
The journey of this man is like many great men, one of Invictus:
“Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeoning of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find me, unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.”
Invictus by William Ernest Henley (1849–1903)
Today this 77 year old man stands tall with serenity and grace.
He has said that:
“I am reminded each day that sunrise is a magical moment, the blending of darkness with light. the earth refreshing itself blending darkness with light.. and at the end of the day the earth again blends its light with darkness – cleansing again. It simply is planet earth breathing all of life’s experiences. As we learn to look on our life and the life of others, and life itself, we are reminded of the incredibly wise words Carpe Diem, Seize the Day.
We thank those that we love for being part of life and our lives and thank God for giving us the gift of love, life, participation and contribution. This is a lesson that coming up on 77 years I have learned, it is what makes life worth living, because whatever happens can be changes, whatever happens will change and a new gift rooted in love will continue to grow.
So with that I say God Bless You and Thank You.”
Possibilities for Consideration
Take a moment and examine…
- As you reviewed the material above, what stood out to you?
- What is the potential impact, economically and/or socially?
- What action is needed to stop or support this idea?
- You may want to consider whether you:
- want to be aware of,
- should become supportive of,
- would want to be active in this topic?
Add Your Insight
I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply.
Being willing is not enough; we must do.
LEONARDO DA VINCI