What wonders exist beyond our mortal coyle, what visual delights await our eternal soul. Do we as a people forget our destiny? Do we get caught up in our bumbling shortsighted society. Are we more than we appear, can we wing our way to breathless nebula.

New Poem - Visions of a Madman

Visions of a madman

I sit in darkness, restless
assembling tendrils of random thought
my minds eye flashes with dream like scenes
I long to express my visions and conceptualization

My mind is racing, churning, from simple to sublime
Considering mysterious realms that give a mind sight
My heart whispers of a misty lost vision

Mental construct, I build a world of wonder and cerebral flight
no spires too high nor space too deep
I soar on gossamer wings through breathless nebula

I am endless in possibilities and span the vicissitudes of time
twinkling cluster of stars I pluck your essence as fruit
space and time have no meaning but reference to the eye

I am eternal, and in my consciousness see the face of God
Is this heaven, or just the visions of a madman

Stuff, toys and possessions

We as people are so much more than the things we possess, yet the "American Way" is earning money to Buy Buy Buy. I have always wondered how people could afford all the stuff! Unfortunately, Americans are deep in debt, it reminds me of a Bible verse "why do you work for that which is not bread?".
All I can say is it's a psychological battle, we are barraged by the media to buy everything that tickles our fancy, whether we need it or not. We try to fullfill some need we have in our mind / heart for something interesting or new. I am no different, I have been in that battle, I am experienced in acquisition, more stuff than I need or even want. I wish I could turn back the clock and not buy so much. I feel burdened by all the stuff. I do try to view possessions as tools, vehicles as transportation, high tech toys as keeping up with technology, my music equipment as a means to express my "Art". It's all a trap however, emotional entanglement with inanimate items. But redemption is near, all you have to do is sell off the stuff. I am trying, but most things will only fetch pennies on the dollar, and old tech is mostly worthless. I have actually thrown 2 laptops in the trash can, and given away much other stuff. Why can't I control myself? Is it my insecurity or are we all in that same boat, falling victim to the media onslaught of consumerism? Part of the answer is setting priorities, spirituality and investing in people, I am still learning.