Mind.

As we develop we become aware that what we think is important.

Thinking positive thoughts creates a better state of mind than thinking negative thoughts.

This is true.
But although this will help to improve your experience of life it is not the ultimate answer.

The mind may be enlightened but the soul, or divine spark, is in the heart.

The purpose of life is to develop a loving heart.


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The Pursuit of Pleasure.

As we grow up we experience various pleasures.

And as these pleasures bring a small amount of happiness into our lives we assume that more pleasures will make us happier still.

But this is not the case.

The pursuit of pleasure brings about a kind of world-weary emptiness which can even lead to thoughts of suicide.

As with most things it is best to keep our pleasures to a moderate level.

It is not pleasure which brings us happiness but love.

And love is its own reward.


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All That Glitters.

All that glitters is not gold.

We are constantly told by the media to chase after the glittering prizes - the world's idols - wealth, success, fast cars, big houses, more possessions, fame, sex, and status.....

These things are good for the economy.
They support the rich and powerful.

But they will not make us happy.

True happiness comes only from the love that we feel in our relationships - our family, our lovers, our friends.

We are only really happy when we are in love and being loved.

Love is the cause and the purpose of life.

Learn to love.

But we are constantly distracted by the winners of this world who want everything to be judged by their standards.

But all that glitters is not gold.


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Redheads.

There is something intrinsically Aquarian about redheads.

Perhaps it's their rarity.

Perhaps it's their difference.

I remember in the 1970s going to visit a house where a number of single people lived together.

I was taken by one of the girls who had magnificent auburn-red hair down to her waist.

I turned and through the door came a young man with a splendid mane of orange-red hair down to his waist.

He was her brother.

My prayer is that these beautiful people see what has been done to them by their rock legends and that they be healed in body, mind, and spirit.  


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Give Love.

We crave love from another.

To be loved is good.

To love another is even better.


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Respect.

It is one thing to fantasize about a muscleman.

It is another thing to have a relationship with him.

Young gay men are often attracted to a handsome man only to be rejected by him.

I believe this is because we are not respecting his feelings.

When you are young and your sex drive is urgent it is often difficult to see situations clearly.

We can easily be barking up the wrong tree!

The key to this is respect.

Respect for the loved one's rights and wishes.

With love comes respect.

Respect the beloved.

And you may even be friends with him.


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Real.

Evil is real.

It is not just a masquerade or a metaphor.

It may even be disguised as good.

And its effects are devastating.


But God is real also.

We can pray for deliverance and protection.

And enter into relationship with Him.

And know His mercy and forgiveness.


For real.


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