I sit at my
desk and let my mind wonder. Where will
it take me? How long will I be
gone? I don’t really know the answer to
these questions: At least not at this
point in time. But as I am lost in my
thoughts have I dreamed a dream? Or did
I receive a vision? These questions too
I am unable to answer. All I know is
that during the time of my pondering until my return to this point in time
hours have passed. And yet it also seems
that days have passed.
In the “other”
place I conceived that the world had solved its problem of hatred. All men (and women) were able to live in
peace and harmony. It seems like the
words of the song sung by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder were true. We could live in perfect harmony like the keys
on a piano (Ebony and Ivory). While I
was away on my journey I saw there was no need for border patrols, passports,
or other restrictive devices formed by various governments today. There was only ONE government over the entire earth. No boundaries to keep people from going
wherever they desired to go. And they
were warmly welcomed as they traveled about the globe.
I saw too in
this “other” place there was no poverty, race or class distinctions, just
peace, love, and tranquility. All people
had the things they needed to live in a physically and mentally safe and secure
location. No one had too much and
no one had too little. And what
was available was made proportionately available to all. I saw no
sickness because all of mankind had access to the medical advances in any
country. And there were no fees,
tariffs, taxes or other financial restrictions placed on the recipients getting
whatever medical treatment they may need. In fact, there was no need for money at all. It didn’t even exist in this place.
I heard voices
of many children laughing as they played together in the streets and vacant
lots of the city. They were from all
races and backgrounds. No one was making
them afraid. No one posed a physical or
sexual threat to them. There was only
the desire to make their lives as pleasant as possible. There was also an enjoyment for the children
to assemble together to receive education and training in how to live a well
productive life.
I saw also the
“older” ones in the community. They were
shown the respect and dignity that was due them as mature members of the
community. My eyes watched them in
amazement as with each passing day they were actually becoming younger in
appearance and more vitalized in energy.
Their maladies were also being done away with. I saw the blind able to once again see. They were describing the marvelous things
that their eyes were now able to visualize.
I saw the lame stand up on firm limbs and begin running around in great
joy. Now joining the children in their
street games, they were really giving them a “run for their money!” I could almost not believe what my eyes were
seeing, but there were those with missing limbs and other deformities now becoming
“whole” in their physical appearance. I
almost became overwhelmed by the things that were going on around me. Was this all a dream? Was this all a vision? I still do not know the answer to these
questions.
But when I
returned from the “other” place I almost felt sadness within myself. Now as I
sit at my desk trying to put into words just a fraction of what I had seen I am
caught in the realization that my present world is not anything like the “other”
place. I only wish that I could physical
visit that place and find a way to stay there and never have to return to the present
reality.
Was what had
happened to me a dream or a vision? Who
can say for certain? Perhaps I had the privilege of seeing within my minds’ eye
things that could be! Or better yet,
maybe I got a glimpse of the way things WILL
be! In either case I saw that despite
the present conditions there is a hope for the future. A hope that can show us how to live the real
life intended for us from the beginning of creation. Perhaps it was a glimpse into the future: a
future of which each individual must decide if they want to become part of.
Was it only a
matter of the passing of a few hours or was it actually a journey of several
days? I cannot answer for sure. But I can state this: As I conclude this writing and place my pen
back in its holder, I am going to see if I can make the trip back to the “other”
place once again. And hopefully this
time I can stay for months in that paradise.
QUOTE TO CONSIDER
THOUGHTFUL GEM
"Why is it: When ALL else fails - - -
We turn to God?"
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