the truth is

there is maybe no greater opposites that faith and fear. Day by day the world unfolds before us. It was once suggested to me after an encounter where I was fervently expressing my position in life by suggesting that it was a result of the actions of others that I was in my current situation. That suggestion was for me to consider that perhaps, just perhaps, it was my reaction to situations in my life that had sent me down the paths that I had taken. As I sat enveloped in thought that morning, I wreathed in every course of my being as to whether or not this was true. To this day, I see the absolute truth in that piece of wisdom. From that day, I see that "the truth is". The truth is that my perception is and will always be the driving force in any course of action that I take. The truth is that my reaction is solely based on my perception, be it held in faith or fear, it will be that perception that guides me. Comes now the choice of the two...

i am reminded of a story where an old man is quietly sitting on a log deep in the cool forest. From a distance he hears then eyes a young man running, coming closer, he passes and leaves over the hill and out of sight. After a short time enjoying the calm, the sounds are heard once again and from a distance he sees the running man. Again he passes out of sight and sound. The quiet fills deep into the old man as he embraces the moment. For a third time, back comes the runner. As he approaches, the old man raises his hand suggesting the young man stop. Why are you running asks the old man. I am seeking a place of rest old man. I am told it is near yet I have not been able to find it  and I grow more weary the more I look. With a smile and soft voice, the old man says to him, “perhaps if you stop running, you will find what you seek” be at peace and rest wherever you are...