Saturday, March 27, 2010

Birthday Reflections – Redemption (The Second of Three Reflections)

Who among us is not constantly in need of redemption?

Only one who does not need . . .

To change paths and recapture purity
To apply the lessons of life to future actions
To use accumulated knowledge to adjust or remake

I for one seek and need such redemption . . . constantly.

Who among us has the right to stand in judgment?

Only one without . . .

Actions that are regretted
Decisions that would not be taken back
Words that we would not withheld

I for one am not able to stand in judgment, but can only offer insight and advice.

Who among us has the right to withhold support and faith?

Only one who . . .

Lives without others
Moves through the world without attachment
Exists independent of the need for human contact

I for one needs and will give support and faith.

Who among does not believe in the possibility of redemption?

Only one who fails to see . . .

The magnificence of evolution
The rebirth of the phoenix
The progressions throughout life

I for one know that redemption is possible and necessary.

Though I know that I cannot recapture my youth nor relive any portion of my life, I know that I have the opportunity with each year, each day, each hour, each minute, each second and each moment to seek and find redemption.

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