Acceptance /Nerual

Sometimes the faintest goodbyes are the ones heard the loudest. The subtle brushes with history the most painful and the vaguest memories the most vivid. How does one prepare to let go of what was never truly grasped. The hope of reconciliation pried from a weak grip that could never truly hold on to the past. I was reminded of this today when a faint dream became more of a reality. I don’t know if the dream was truly a precursor to what reality confirmed today. I would hope so but reality planted its seeds months ago. I believe that maybe this seed had just received enough nourishment, and in turn its roots sprouted deep into my subconscious.

Never the less alignment of my dream with today’s discoveries is all too perfect. As perfect as an arrow or gunshot ever was when it ricocheted off its unintended target to its main focus. I supposed I could weep in this discovery; however weeping is not what is needed. Acceptance is what is needed. For not to accept this reality would only prolong the nightmare of denial. So I accept this today. I embrace the change of separation and I let all emotions attached with that change precipitate upon me. Hopefully this rain will be a healing rain. Maybe it will be a cleansing rain? If neither then let rain simply reign.

" If rain drowned me in emotions over again and again. I pray it always rains so that my swimming would not be in vain." - Kevin Burns Jr.

Form Follows Function

The statement form follows function is an excellent example of a phrase that can be taken from its original context and applied to other realms. Form follows function is an architectural based phrase that indicates the form a structure is given is derived from the intended function of that structure. Could this concept be applied to human characteristics or traits? Could the formation of our talents, abilities and innate skills constitute that we have a specific function? Does a statement of this nature allude to intelligent design? Could there be a general purpose for each individual occupying time and matter? I would say yes.

However, I am left to believe that this concept does propose certain challenges when the roles are reversed. Could you imagine function following form? This alone could thrust an individual into an investigative frenzy as they tried to figure out the purpose of their particular form. This certainly would generate its fair share of who, what, where, when and why’s. But isn’t this what we do every day in scientific discovery? We are forms trying to figure out our functions. We are asking questions and researching the very meaning of our existence. Why is this the first question that often rolls off an inquisitive mind? To which the road of many answers soon follow. It is up to the individual to scour through these answers to secure the path to the truth.

I only write this today to spark thought not to challenge individual thoughts. I am trying to encourage swimming and not necessarily judge your stroke. The first step is the decision that one needs to go a little deeper. “Diving into the shallow is more dangerous than leaping into the deep.”

Happy Birthday April!

As this day comes to its imminent end I am reminded of ideals that are dear to most individuals. My sibling hood has been a blessed one filled with affectionate family members who work in unison. I am aware that as my tenure as a brother seems to be reaching its peak involvement that some see theirs facing an end. Death is looming around all of us and the uncertainty of its loose grip reminds me to enjoy life’s true blessings. For rarely do we see the shine of true treasure until it has already become a dull ornament with no luster. So in conclusion I say Happy Birthday April Burns!