The Earth & The Sky

Jekyll Island - FD Thornton

Under the watch of a glass eye, time marches slowly through this dismal mess of a society. But the view from 50,000 feet is much different than the hot summer heat I feel outside my door. The one-eyed Gods that hold our attention with an even tighter grip. Dividing us into tribes I don’t even recognize anymore. While young bodies defy their comfort just for social approval. We surrender our own judgment and vision just to quinch the fear of being alone. Never realizing that unity has always been there between the earth and the sky. 

Protecting myself from the intense heat, I stood on the back porch for a moment tsking in the warm breeze. Missing the outdoors but knowing quite well my limitations in my current state. Still I can feel the presence of nature even behind these air conditioned walls. The news of the last 24 hours has stressed me to no end. The cries of anarchy and destruction are hitting pretty close to home. Between the so-called patriots, high moralist, and the panicked liberals. The elitists and their minions feed us nothing but hyperbole in order to conquer and divide. Patiently waiting for us to believe they are the only one true God.

I write this not as some guru, but just a voice of reason. To remind you to look beyond your television sets and social media feeds. That outside the window there’s still a breeze blowing and figs ripening on the vine while Mrs. Brown and the birds enjoying the fruits of the fig trees labor. As for me, I’m sheltered in place on this 100 degree day. Giving myself a moment of peace by turning off the TV and notifications on my phone. Focused on the things I can do, like putting out words of reason and expressing the fear and stress I often feel. Understanding that nature has always been the answer, so make time to contemplate the order of things between the earth and the sky.