“Where the head goes, the body will follow”

Ears are the eyes on the sides of our heads. 
        Atoning for what behooves us, our minds will be fed.

 Our memory lives here, enclosed by apostrophe sticks. 
        When the heartbeat is in sync, our eardrums become fixed. 

 Like a musical note drumming out for fun.
        Most times, forgetting our blessings be done.

​ But, as we walk through the halls,
         Our destiny will call.

Addiction is not fiction.
         It’s an acronym for ‘prediction’.

Where some are born addicted to sanity. 
         Others with a derelict afflicted for profanity.

As words of the Feather.
         Will always flock together.

​My poetic thoughts are not an-ant-ant-anti-antibiotic.
       Just the distant cousin of the paralyzing narcotic.

Which doesn’t eliminate alcohol at all.
      For drinking to infinity, you surely will fall. 

 Moderation of all things accelerates walking tall.
        Communication and facilitation will benefit us all.

To some, this is a horse pill, hard to swallow.
         But!  “Where the head goes, the body will follow.”

                                                    Henry Lee Faulkner   NCC    USN   Ret.
                                                           Guidance Against the Odds   ©2016

My Faith Gives Me the Audacity

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My faith gives me the Audacity to say what I say.

No bigotry with Soulness, as I always pray.

And issue a challenge on this Resurrection Day.

Seeking solace in the role thee will play.

Unfortunately, many of us can be materialistic, which can challenge our spirituality. Mother Nature and Human Nature evolve in the same cortex/environment, with human nature being the controlling body.

       Seeds are planted to germinate while Spirituality mutates through the experience of Love and Grace through sharing. The true essence of Grace and Love is observable when we express them through our actions, as our actions speak louder than words, as we share from the seat of our souls.

          The phrase “go forth and multiply” originates from the Bible, where God commands humanity to be fruitful and populate the earth, emphasizing the importance of procreation and stewardship over creation. It is often interpreted as a divine injunction to spread out and fill the world, reflecting the responsibilities given to humankind in the context of creation. The phrase is significant in Judaism and Christianity, symbolizing the continuation of life and the growth of communities.

           Moderation with understanding is the key to overcoming a materialistic roadblock. Tares are an injunction; they germinate nothing.

       The Biblical meaning of tares is found in Matthew 13:24–43. In this, tares represent the children of the evil one, symbolizing those who disrupt and hinder the growth of the true children of God (represented by wheat). The tares aim to choke the wheat and bear no valuable fruits. 

        Our Children, the Wheat, become glorified with Instincts of Love and Grace under the Auspice of sharing. The Audacity of living life to its fullest is not a pill in the making but reality being shaken.

What’s your share on this Resurrection Day?