Thought for Today

What is the difference between pro-life and anti-death. It seems that much of what motivates is perceived threats, a fear of destruction. How many animals when threatened can call upon incredible resources? But it takes a threat to unlock that potential. Fighting off that which you hate, that which you fear can give a flow of energy and the feeling of being alive, but is it? Within the window created by fending off the inevitable, life can be created. But it seems to have its own way, quieter and less assuming than the forces that fight death. And ultimately more beautiful.

The Fall

Habits, routines, ways of being, they can all seem permanent, a part of us. But in reality they are merely an outgrowth of what is happening on the inside. And when the seasons shift, they can exhibit a vibrancy of color that truly captivates you, before suddenly falling away and leaving one feeling a little bare and exposed.

October Baseball

Found this rather satirical article that seemed worth sharing, even if one is not a baseball fan.