Whew! That was a close one! How are my African family readers out there? All my Chinese in the house? What about my yummy blonde Germans? My Trini posse', you'all still partying'? It feels good to have readers that log on and click on my blog, before they bite the dust! If you're reading this blog, then that means, you've survived the fire and brimstone! I'm still here, everyone's still here in Australia. I was so elated when I woke up this morning and there weren't any tiny devil babies' gnawing off the meat of my fingers! [Hahah] No, really!? Could you imagine? Believe what you will, but I'm quite sure many of you had heard about the recent predictions of the end of the world. Sure the world isn't in its tip-top shape, and sure it doesn't seem to be getting any bit kosher, but we've been getting these predictions, since our great grandparents have been children. That shouldn't mean we should dismiss it; after all, the day isn't very well over already now is it? And how could we dismiss altogether the writings of great and wise men; and not to forget, I'm here, all alone without friends and family in the 'land down under'. But it also doesn't mean that we should be living our lives in fear. I've had the pleasure to read many religious books, the main one in the west, and several from the east, and according to these books, no human knows the time or the hour of this daunting destruction date; in fact they didn't know the time for the Dinosaurs; and never did mention the visitors from our neighbouring planets either.
Some of us, stock up on water; which I suppose makes 'some' sense, as if it'll be raining fire, you may get a tad thirsty. And others decide to quit their jobs that pay for their water, to buy a Winnebago and drive around town to share the great news of being scared shitless and then waiting in line with the rest of us to be judged.
Whether you believe in the book of life or reincarnation; the long dark tunnel heading to glorious light, or visiting the heavenly and hellish realms, it is good to take time in your life for retrospect and soul-searching. Whether it happens today, tomorrow, 2012 or just when you happen to take your last breath. Are you happy with the way your life is shaping up? Are you happy at all? Are you enjoying life? Do you have good relationships? Have you started crossing off things on your 'bucket-list'? Do you help old wrinkly ladies cross the street? Do you help wrinkly young chickens cross the road? Do you scratch your bum in public? Well…that might not be a good idea… But on a serious note, live the life you've always wanted to. Now! The time is now! Forget the past hurts, hells, un-pleasant memories, enjoy the traffic with a wicked CD! Enjoy the mariachi band playing outside your window! Tell your crush of 3 years, "Excuse me! I've got something to tell you. You are awe-some!" Don't be afraid dear friends! This is your moment – take the stage! If it were your last day on earth, what are the things you would treasure most? And I'm not speaking of your rooms filled with material things, because if you do bite the dust within the next 24 hours, guess what!? You can't take your 'things' with you. Not one little thing…
Don't spend time worrying about the future, or worrying about your past, use this moment to make somebody smile, to apologize, to make a bucket-list, to enjoy a sip of wine or a bite to eat, to scratch your bum in the privacy of your bathroom! [Hahah] Use these predictions to live your best life. Use these predictions to turn your life around if it isn't that kosher. Don't harm others, because in turn you're only harming yourself, don't abuse your body, respect it. Do love one another; it may be harder some times, but it's the only thing that truly brings happiness. Love could never be a bad thing. Take time out from your ever-so-glorious busy life of I-pads and I-touches and help people who aren't as fortunate. Treasure your health, your family, your friends, the little things. Your senses are marvelous! To smell the fragrance of a hug, to touch the smoothness of a pebble washed ashore, to taste the texture of a warm drink as it oozes down your throat, to hear the mariachi band pound the love of noise, into your bedroom walls, and then see the policemen write them a ticket and kick them out; really is all truly priceless!
So what are you waiting for? Jesus didn't turn water into wine for nothing! Stock up on your wine, be mindful and also merry! J
Bless-up!
Jair J
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