To religion or not to religion? That is one question. Another, what is religion: what it means to the individual, or the group, the society, the nation? Organization: necessary or not? A defined, factual god or a feeling of freedom, wind on a cheek, vastness, emptiness, smallness. Worship: drifting meditation, jubilant public singing, climbing.
The fear of religion makes sense. Religion as we know it has caused wars, death and argument on the very base level. If nothing else it challenges people, something most don't handle well. Most take it as an opportunity to judge instead of apply compassion.
But what of 'religion' that glorifies the self and self's place on earth: A self-defined spirituality that need not be explained, spread, proclaimed from mountaintop nor street corner. A study of oneself, with no end and no need for an end. Constant learning and exploration, seeking wisdom always, but also content with being present: in the body, and the surrounding world.
Breathing as the only connection, from heals to hair, belly button to spine, soul to mountain.
That is all.
If we all breathed a little deeper and looked inward for contentment, who would we be?

Men and ... bobby pins

So I haven't posted in awhile. Being grown-up turns out to be more time consuming than being a child. Sue me.
On my run this evening, I thought of the following "list" of comparisons. I will not say it is mature at all; perhaps I am reverting to my childish self. Only women will relate to this one most likely. Sorry boys...

Why men are like bobby-pins:

1. They are always around until you actually need them.
2. Occasionally you find one in your bed and you can't remember how it got there.
3. The older ones don't work like they're supposed to.
4. They come in all different hair colors: blonde, brown, black.
5. If you fall asleep with them, you wake up with a bad headache and regret.
6. It's okay to share them with your friends, but you want to ask first ... and you don't want to if your friend is dirty...
7. They are good for random household tasks, but again, only if you can find them.
8. They can be replaced but it's easier to just keep track of them.
9. They are really good for running, biking, etc. with.
10. You can find them in most public places like swimming pools, bathrooms, bars etc., but those aren't the ones you want to use.
11. If you dance too crazy you will probably lose them.


Oh the similarities! I think I had a few more on my run- I'll add if I remember. Again, men: sorry you are being compared to hair accessories. Purely comedic. Promise.