6 pm has come and gone to those living on the international timeline and beyond, and the cataclysmic waves of earthquakes, floods and planetary destruction have yet to materialize. I’m glad, not in an “I told you so” kind of way, but glad because I don’t want to see the world end.
I’m glad the human race still remains hopelessly earthbound upon this lovely spec of a blue sphere, floating out in the middle of universal nowhere on an arm of Orion. Here we are, an insignificant wisp of a species, contemplating our place in the Big Picture.
Here we are, billions of years in the evolutionary making. Our mere existence is a trillion-to-one long shot. Our planet, oozing life out of every orifice is a statistical anomaly among only few in the infinite recesses of space and time. Life is exceptional. Can we now just honor and live it?
Eat real food. Make love. Listen to the birds. Smell the flowers. Read a good book. Play with your kids. Cuddle your pets. Life is amazing. Accept the gift graciously. Stop dreaming about the end. Be thankful. Treat the Earth like you mean it.
I’m glad the human race still remains hopelessly earthbound upon this lovely spec of a blue sphere, floating out in the middle of universal nowhere on an arm of Orion. Here we are, an insignificant wisp of a species, contemplating our place in the Big Picture.
Here we are, billions of years in the evolutionary making. Our mere existence is a trillion-to-one long shot. Our planet, oozing life out of every orifice is a statistical anomaly among only few in the infinite recesses of space and time. Life is exceptional. Can we now just honor and live it?
Eat real food. Make love. Listen to the birds. Smell the flowers. Read a good book. Play with your kids. Cuddle your pets. Life is amazing. Accept the gift graciously. Stop dreaming about the end. Be thankful. Treat the Earth like you mean it.
On the other hand, maybe the Rapture DID happen, but the Godly were simply so few that no one misses them yet...
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Dan, I think we were supposed to have cataclysmic earthquakes and floods too, oh well - "I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints" - Billy Joel.
ReplyDeleteJust discovered your blog via TPM. Very impressed.
ReplyDeleteWelcome Jim, I checked out your profile, very interesting. You are lucky to be in Maine, one of my favorite places. Thank you for your interest. I will look forward to an ongoing dialogue.
ReplyDeleteGreat as always... I really liked the historical review of Rapa Nui and is culture. I am also glad the rapture did not occur over the weekend. I really wanted to see my KC Royals play the St. Louis Cardinals in three games this weekend. :-D Keep up the good work and keeping me informed. The more independent blogs I read, the more courage I have to write more as well. Have a good (post rapture) week.
ReplyDeleteThank you KD for supplying the actual name of the Rapa Nui people (instead of the Easter Islander title I used). I checked out your blog. It's good. Get to work!
ReplyDeleteI don't really have anything to add. Just wanted to let you know I really enjoyed this post.
ReplyDeleteMike, You have an interesting profile. Welcome. I hope to hear more from you in the future.
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