Giving Thanks for Health, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

The original intention of this particular blog was to share in the celebration of America’s birthday, the 4th of July. Waving the red, white, and blue punctuated with a barbecue, followed by fireworks. Revelry meant to be shared with friends. Yet my fingers on the keyboard seem to be taking me in a different direction. I will try to follow their course.

I am very lucky in experiencing good health, in spite of a bout with cancer, and pursuing a life that centers on helping others. Yet at times, I am haunted with melancholy. Why? I am not sure but one way I combat it, without fully revealing its presence, is with the help and support of family and friends. I do not thank them enough. Do you experience this? Does most everyone? I’m not sure but the rollercoaster of life still puzzles me and makes it one thrilling and sometimes frightening ride.

I remember reading the Eastern words, “Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.” Written in simpler times, it reminds me that happiness is mostly a state of mind. Even though some of my goals are tantalizingly close, they are still beyond my reach, like the proverbial carrot dangled in front of a work horse. Near enough to salivate but too far away to taste or nourish, it must mean it’s time to, chop wood and carry water.

To keep on trying because there are so many people in this world who are less fortunate than myself, making the world seem out of balance, a dangerous place for a peaceful life. We owe a lot to those who have too little food, no shelter or security. Most of those people are not within site, so it is mostly out of mind.

There are more than six billion people on Earth and that number is growing. Two billion are under nourished and thirsty for a better life. We owe that to them but how do we delivery? Everyone feeling fortunate needs to make a contribution, there are myriad of ways. They are easy to find, look in the newspaper or on the internet. Easing their pains will make the world a more peaceful place. I do not want to profess how but urge each to take action. Somehow it makes me feel better when I do. Maybe it will for you too. Are you going through a difficult time? As a spiritual healer, may I be of help?

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