The fact that this blog is a diary does not mean it need take a negative view of things, that it just be a catharsis for the unpleasantness of daily existence. Indeed, I feel like an unusually lucky person. My experiences give me every reason to be an optimist. I have found that many things naturally, gracefully, work out for me. For this, I rely a lot on prayer these days. God and His agencies have an ability to resolve issues that far surpasses my efforts. God's way can make all things a learning experience, and what's more provide moment-to-moment miracles which bring His grace into my life. God is not just the Father in the Sky, though this is a powerful, comforting archetype, which does show God's ways. God is also to be found deep within us.
For example, the tax-return issue I was so concerned about has virtually already been resolved. My wonderful girlfriend helped me complete the form using an internet template, and I simply took it with my pay sheets and contract, explaining to the tax office why I didn't have the usual form. Maybe they won't ask for it in the end, but if they do, there is plenty of time. Time is now on my side. I keep having such experiences, in which what I worry about has not so much reality after all.
I find that I don't need to change my character to deal with the world- rather, the world is created by my character. Metaphysically I am not sure exactly what is going on, but I have always known that things happen for a reason, and that my deeper mind makes the world I live in through creative power.
God can transcend any obstacles, can 'move any mountain' if we have faith. You see, nothing in and of itself really exists- God made and maintains all- God decides what to allow to happen. So whilst various rebellions are allowed to express themselves- Freedom of the Will- ultimately God's will and Kingdom triumphs. It is an assured victory from the start.
This is why we can afford to always be light-hearted in our views of life, why a sense of humour makes us feel so good. For the universe is a Divine Comedy- there is always a happy ending, always a smile after every tear. The universe is good- 'evil' is merely those few beings swimming against the current, blinded by their own pride. Pride in itself is a very healthy thing- it is self-respect, self-worth. Yet when it takes over, then the mind, the ego hardens and controls the movements of the heart. This is not true courage- true courage comes from a warm, loving and sympathetic heart. Such a heart always has the final victory, however the race may seem.]
So please, as Pink Floyd say in Breath on the Dark Side of The Moon...
"Breath, breath in the air... Don't be afraid to care."
Here's the whole song...
Speak to me/Breathe
Breathe, breathe in the air
don't be afraid to care
leave but don't leave me look around,
choose your own ground
for long you live and high you fly
and smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry
and all your touch and all you see
is all your life will ever be
Run rabbit run dig that hole, forget the sun
and when at last the work is done don't sit down,
it's time to dig another one f
or long you live and high you fly
but only if you ride the tide
and balanced on the biggest wave
you race towards an early grave
....Then of course, with the ticking clock leading gently to a cacophony of alarm clocks, begins Time
Time
Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day
You fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way
Kicking around on a piece of ground in your home town
Waiting for someone or something to show you the way....
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