For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again.~[Proverbs 24:16]

Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable, procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.~George Washington

God does not take away trials or carry us over them, but strengthens us through them.~Pusey

Your own mind is a sacred enclosure into which nothing harmful can enter except by your promotion.~Ralph Waldo Emerson

He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything.~Arabian Proverb

Be not afraid of greatness; some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.~William Shakespeare

Life without Love is like a tree without blossom and fruit.~Kahil Gibran

If you would find happiness and joy, lose your life in some noble cause. A worthy purpose must be at the center of every worthy life.~Jack H. Goaslind, Jr.

There is a lot of doom and gloom in many circles, especially religious and spiritual ones. It’s been very rampant since the fall of last year although it’s been going on for decades. I’m sure many of the prophecies and predictions even from reliable head on their shoulder’s types, hasn’t come to pass. Yet it continues.

This consciousness of doom, gloom, calamity, and the need for survival preparation seems to have taken precedence over religious and spiritual education. The fervor of these prophecies and their interpretations of would be events, has created some hysteria. The response has been where people get into a survival mode placing all their time, energy, and resources into these activities while others have completely closed themselves off to the unthinkable by burying themselves in whatever form of media they have available. Sugar, drugs, alcohol, and entertainment help many to dull the pain of fear and hopelessness as well.

Where are the religious/spiritual leaders who should be giving the message of hope, love, and the salvation of our souls? Why is there not more intense teachings on the true meaning of life and our being? If we believe we are co-creators with God, then shouldn’t we be focusing our mental and emotional energies on our spiritual path and the connection we have to the almighty instead of all the bad news that is prevalent in the world?

If we focus on our God Presence, we will find peace, love, joy, and hope! We don’t have to ignore the events of returning karma in the world, but many need to be taken in and taught why the events in the world are happening along with the abundant life and the possibilities there are in the future. Yes, the planet is in turmoil and needs a great healing. Yes, we need to prepare for the worst but we must also live for the best which I believe many have forgotten is possible. Our purpose here on earth is to achieve a higher level of understanding which requires dedicated people to teach and to live by example that the possibilities that lie ahead of us are filled with great promise of a good life and not one of doom and gloom.