Metaphysics Considerations

I like words. When listening to a Jordan Peterson podcast, I found it to be interesting and over my head; however, the word metaphysics stuck with me. I had to know more.

I googled several sites and discovered that a simple definition of metaphysics is difficult. Synonyms included abstract, mystical, spiritual, supernatural. One of the largest areas of philosophy, it deals with existence, identity, time, cause and effect, free will, etc.

Stick with me, the best part is coming...

Simply put, being metaphysical means to be beyond the physical. It means to see life from more than a physical reality (through your senses). Its teaching believes that there is a power and a presence in this universe everywhere. It has woven itself into every part of creation. The air we breathe, the people, the conditions.... Creation is woven in each of us, and we are each of expression of this. Our words, thoughts, ideas are forming our universe! The conditions we see are all an effect of this--of us. We use the non-physical energy and are giving it form.

If I think about what is happening in the world currently...  Well, let's just say, there is a LOT to think about when concerning metaphysics. But, it makes sense... How much of a wake-up call do we need, God?

You will show me the path of life; 

in your presence is fullness of joy; 

at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11

A Blank To-Do List

We attended the Iowa Boys Basketball tournaments on Monday, March 8. By the end of the week, the games were open only to parents. An announcement regarding school closure was announced March 15. Social-distancing started for us....

I started with the list-making. There were certainly enough projects underfoot that needed attention. I dug in with the more-necessary tasks--like sorting, organizing paperwork. I evolved to more fun ones--remaking a wool lap robe my mother had made into a warm wrap-around skirt for me. I have re-read four of my novels and marked the errors. Ugh... what was I thinking? Some spring work has been tackled--garden tilled, front flower patch renovations beginning. Etc.


And, we're still social-distancing -- more like self-isolating. Our groceries are brought to our car. We go for walks. More recently,  I'm paying attention to things that are not on my list. This morning it was a female cardinal in our backyard flitting from one tree to another with me pleading, "Stay, please stay. Build your nest here." Yesterday, I called a Bible study friend who lives alone. I'm not much on the phone, but she appreciated my call. On my walks, I notice things I hadn't paid much attention to before: leaf fossils embedded in new cement, the wonder of clouds changing shapes and colors. Waving to a friend from afar and feeling the warmth in spite of our inability to run up to each other with a hug was oh-so-special.

Instead of filled pages in my planner, I'm looking forward to blank pages now and then. Just what might my day provide for me if the pages were blank in the morning? If I just "be still," what wonder will arrive?

 What is the significance of just being....?

A writer friend of mine questions, "Who will we be when we are who we're supposed to be?"

I have a feeling that checking off items on my to-do lists is not going to get me there...

Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10

Yes, Jesus Loves Me...

JESUS LOVES ME

   For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son...John 3:16

THIS I KNOW

   We write this to make our joy complete.1 John 1:4

FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO

   In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God.... John 1:1

LITTLE ONES TO HIM BELONG
   Let the little ones come unto me... Matthew 19:14

THEY ARE WEAK

   My grace is sufficient for you... 2 Corinthians 12:9-11

BUT HE IS STRONG

    I can do everything through him who gives me strength...Philippians 4:13

YES, JESUS LOVES ME, YES JESUS LOVES ME....

   How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! 1 John 3:1

Until the love of God

is set in a heart,

it is impossible to love

as God intended us to...

Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me...
Let us never tire of singing it.
Especially during these unprecedented times...
Sing out; sing believing!



Please don't have a nice day...

Although I usually don't respond to emails from "junk," I was curious one morning and checked one out....

It was an invitation to the London Book Fair

 along with the announcement of its postponement 

due to  Corona Virus issues...

I am not interested in the London Book Fair for a certain price; however, I appreciated some quotes the email included:

1) No one walks a path the same way.
2) There isn't anyone you couldn't learn to love once you've heard their story.
3) Please don't have a nice day. Have a day that matters. Have a day that's true. Have a day that's honest. A nice day? Mmmm, you'll be miserable.  Have a day that means something."

With Cornona news penetrating our brains, we may have forgotten that it is spring. While studying Hosea this same morning, I read Oh, that we might know the Lord! Let us press on to know Him! Then He will respond to us as surely as the arrival of dawn or the coming of rains in early spring. 

This too shall pass was a phrase often used by a friend's mother. It's origin comes from a Persian poet. All things must pass comes from the Bible. Matthew 24

Instead of simply waiting for it all to pass, lets have a day that matters, have a day that means something. A friend of mine is making face masks. Others are sharing childcare responsibilities. Our daughters are working from home and setting up home-schooling routines for their children. Call those who are isolated and lonely. Send a card. Pray. Pray.

Purpose in life is the meaning of your existence. It's nothing that comes like a thunder-bolt. Sometimes, it's the little things you accomplish to survive on a day to day basis. Or, to help someone else survive on a day-to-day purpose.

Ephesians 2:10 reads For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. 

We were created to be the hands and feet of Jesus.

Have a day that matters.

We're all just walking each other home...

...We're fascinated by the words--but where we meet is in the silence behind them.

Ram Dass