Blurring Time

"The distinction between the past, present and future

is only a stubbornly persistent illusion."

Albert Einstein 

Viewing time as an illusion, being in the present is the optimal place to be. If there is no control over the past or future, all else is a waste of our energy. It is important to recognize the string running between our experiences not only in this life, but in past lives as well. Then of course there is the theory of parallel lives to be considered. 

We are made up of energy, so there is great flexibility with boundaries. From a spiritual view, timelessness helps us to understand the presence of spiritual guides or sensations from those who have left human form. It is through an energetic imprint that we can recognize others not in human form.

As the energetic field is recognized, it pulsates with universal laws and cosmic connections. We become aware that we are a part of a greater existence that offers liberal creative interpretation. We encounter other energetic souls stepping outside of oppressive limitations and begin to co-create with the Divine. Life dramatically changes.

 

A Gift Deserved

"If you want your  children to be intelligent,

read them fairy tales."

Albert Einstein

Little children have the most wonderful imaginations.  They can be convincingly descriptive and remarkably informed.  These children are very observant and see beyond what others ignore.  If they use their lovely voice to share, adults are often  embarrassed and will quickly shush them.

Fairy tales are a wonderful escape for little ones and reading books can enhance their own interests.  Yet, our culture strives to divert imaginative thinking.  Reading with a child  increases the foundation of discovery and confidence for the curious tyke.

Children don't need to be counseled to color within the lines or to not make an animal purple.  Their creativity needs to be encouraged and fueled.   To have access to various forms of playing with chalk, paints, collages, will expand ideas.  To listen to a child's fantasy, to their dreams and  speculations  without interruption or correction is a gift deserved.

A Dash of Knowledge

"I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination.

Imagination is more impotent than knowledge.  Knowledge is

limited.  Imagination encircles the world."

Albert Einstein

A storytelling conference was offered at Starved Rock State Park in Illinois.  I immediately registered and happily attended the event.  I don't know if my interest in telling stories kindled as a small child, director of a pre-school or director of a day care center.  Maybe it was perpetuated while my four children expectantly gathered at my feet.  

My education completed and accomplished in my career, I certainly accumulated knowledge. So with imagination, I was able to string fact with fiction.  I discovered young and old alike remembered information presented in imaginative form.

As a long time writer, my ability to create something out of nothing has endeared me to numerous aspects of my life.  No matter how small, if an incident was soothing to my soul, I yearned to script it to my memory.  I could elaborate upon knowledge  so it was never forgotten at all.