The curse and the blessing..

The curse of the prophet is
to see what is,
to see what was,
to see what will be,
to see what can be,
to see what could be.
The blessings of the prophet are also these.

Materiality

Materiality is neither good nor ill. It is both.
When driven only by knowledge it is for ill.
When driven by wisdom it is good.
As the flesh needs to be driven by the spirit,
knowledge must be directed by wisdom.

Only the fool searches for religion.
The wise man discovers faith.

When born, we know nothing.
When grown, we know everything.
When old, we know little.
It is good that this is so, that the old may temper the young.

Feathers

Like feathers in your hand are your children.
Mind them well, but do not grasp them too hard or they will be damaged beyond hope.
And the winds will blow. protect them as you can.

Fabric

Remember always that in the great fabric of life, you are but one thread. Short or long, colored or plain, you intertwine with all.
Remember also that should your thread become unravelled, there will be a tear in the faric of those around you.

Be not afraid to question.
Certainty is the enemy of truth.
Belief is the enemy of faith.