SUN, SAND, AND SANITY

"Seasons keep showing up, year after year, no matter what. It can sometimes feel as if summer comes around again before we have cleared up some of our issues, and then life itself becomes hazy and confusing."

Life's Garden of weekly wisdom,             --Sandra Lindsey Smith

Does life seem a little hazy to you right now? Do you look at unfolding new events that are occurring and find yourself saying, 'Oh my word, what next?' Our United States Preamble to the Declaration of Independence reads:

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

The first amendment to the Constitution reads:

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

Hmmm...are some of these rights being stepped upon in the events of this past week? I pray for some sanity in our legislature, and  more positive action towards a "World that works for ALL OF HUMANITY."

"Each human being, however small or weak, has something to bring to humanity. As we start to really get to know others, as we begin to listen to each other's stories, things begin to change. We begin the movement from exclusion to inclusion, from fear to trust, from closedness to openness, from judgment and prejudice to forgiveness and understanding. It is a movement of the heart."                                             ~ Jean Vanier

What do you think the United States stands for? Is it for justice and freedom for all people, from all walks of life? If you do, make sure your voice is heard. Put your actions into standing up for your beliefs.

Love and Light,

Rev Sandy Smith