Today is Halloween…a holiday in which I do not participate. There are a myriad of reasons why I choose not to be a part of this ghoulish time…and most of you would disagree with all of them…so be it. There was a time when I went with the flow…the whole nine yards. Eventually, I began to see the world as it is…instead of as it should be…and I realized that many of the “fun, fictional, make-believe” things that are a part of this celebration…aren’t “fictional”, or “make-believe” at all…they are very real…and have nothing to do with fun.
This is not a veiled attempt to dissuade anyone from celebrating…I learned a long time ago that each of us must come to our own conclusions. I have no quixotic illusions of rescuing the human race from hell fire and damnation…no one will go to hell because they celebrated Halloween. But…I would say this…understand that things are not always what they seem, there is a dark, dangerous, side of this world, that far exceeds imagination in it’s abilities. Although it exists in a region…unseen by human eyes…its effect on us is unmistakable. Its devastation can be total, and its reach incomprehensible.
I’m all for a rousing, good time…I just prefer that my fun not revolve around demons…witches…and spirits from the nether regions.
Whatever your convictions, desires, notions, preferences, or plans for this day may be…be kind to those around you, be aware of your surroundings, protect those in your care, don’t be duped, and listen to your heart.
Be Well, Be Safe, Be Alert
1 comment:
When did Halloween cease to be cute goblins and such and turn into what it is today? When did kids start going to church celebrations dressed as "The Killer," as I was so shockingly told the other night?
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