PILLARS OF SALT
We have a beautiful world. Even when
we are not looking it is there for us.
At the same time, we may be enjoying
this gift we are also facing a world full
of hatred, brutality, and cruelties.
These create sorrow in those who
are sensitive to the dark side of mankind.
To walk away from this darkness without
trying to put an illumination on it would
not speak well of one’s character. To
stand by in an effort to overcome speaks
well of those who realize that you can
not just walk away from darkness and
expect to live with stability. There is
always a price to pay for foolishness
and facing up to this will sometimes
cause depression which will only be
overcome by a turnaround of the potential
coward. Life is a precious gift not realized
by all. The gift is beauty, which may turn
into tragedy if not nourished. This gift is peace
if not left to stray into tough environments.
Too often what was rare turns into the commonplace
and is even encouraged by those who prefer darkness.
They break down structure and abandon what were
the rules of law, so there is nothing to hang on to
when we are in hopes of solutions. When our
leaders facilitate wrongdoings, even allowing and
encouraging them we have to retreat
back into what we were and realize that we were
and are the precious gift. We must reconstruct our
thinking and seek out the truth which is no easy
chore when we are surrounded by failed people.
We must bring light not only to ourselves but to
them also. After continual effort, we may partially
succeed, but this success must be accompanied by
a determination to continue until all bases are
covered. This turning inward to the truth will be
our salvation.
Stanski
January 1, 2023 ^
Steve Haarman 