big rock candy mtn. or "death, where is thy sting?"

i believe the majority of mankind spend their lives trying to find their way home. the hobo dreams of the big rock candy mtn. the viking dreams of valhallah. there are many houses in my fathers kingdom. were it not so i would have told you. (jesus). to me it's that final, ultimate , understanding that brings peace. to be joined with the all. we all take different paths to get there, but get there we will. by striving for that balance. that place where wants and needs cease to exist. where struggle is unknown. where to know god is to be god. in the meantime i will live here and try to take the advice of bobby mcferrin who said "don't worry. be happy." i will try to give of my money and myself. if i see a man or woman on the side of the road holding a sign asking for help i will strive to understand that my god is giving me an opportunity. i will try not to say to my cynical self, "they'll just buy booze with it." is the need less real? i will try to give enough to soothe mind and body. i believe to the open-handed the search for one who will receive is a joy greater than giving.