I’ve been reading a book called the Myth of Tomorrow by Gary Buffone, Ph.D. The title is poetically apt. It’s an investigation into how the honesty of Death spurs us to live more fully. Those who have had near death experiences show a much richer, more positive view of life. They are more willing to love, more willing to take chances, more willing to change. They appreciate what they have. How can we train ourselves to live now as fully as possible? It’s quite an undertaking, pardon the pun. But a healthy respect for death gives a fresh perspective to the little gripes that often occupy much of a day. Think about it…

Anyway, this book also has some wonderful quotes, which I’d like to enter here on a regular basis. Here’s the first. “If you bring forth what is inside you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is inside you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you” —Gospel of St. Thomas