WHO ARE WE AND WHY ARE WE HERE?

WHO ARE WE AND WHY ARE WE HERE?

I love to watch the History Channel and Ancient Aliens.  It always begs the questions, who are we and why are we here?  Everyone wonders from the day we acquire wonder and logic.  Some religions teach that we are not to question our existence at all.  Just Trust …. Have Faith.  Is there a God that would keep us from seeking knowledge and answers to our burning questions?  Sometimes, I guess, it’s none of our business until we are evolved enough to do something with these profound answers.

"Then put your little hand in mine
There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb......Babe." - Sonny and Cher.

Science, Nature and Religion are slowly merging as we evolve into the people we are meant to be.  What if we are an experiment in a little petri dish? Were we planted here by aliens or “The Powers That BE”?  If so, our history as humans has evolved at an incredible rate.  Things we learned in school and at church about ourselves doesn’t jive with current science discoveries.  AND, how did our ancient ancestors make all the HUGE structures all over the world with such precision?  Examples have been studied and found to be almost impossible to have been produced without help from other sources. 

The Sphinx is a good example. This wonder has been found to be so much older than originally thought.  Original thought on the age would be about 5,000 years old.  Most recently, Egyptologists suggest that it was built by an advanced civilization and is more like 8,000 to 10,000 years old.  Anyone ever observe that there is a door by the Sphinx's right ear?  Also, that the Sphinx was once submerged in water.  There are so many questions about what’s in there, and what is its purpose?  This still doesn’t answer our questions.  We must take the initiative and the steps to discover what’s already here and put the puzzle pieces together.

What keeps popping into my mind is that possibly we have been put here to Live, Love, Learn, Create and Invent.  We are different from other beings on this planet. We have our thumbs, superior intelligence, we walk upright, and we have the gift of logic, and the absence of prehensile tails, just to mention a few human attributes.  This is NOT to say that other beings on this planet aren’t intelligent.  Just look at our super-dog, Puck.  He has us completely hornswoggled.

What about coincidental occurrences of huge events that are recorded in history as having happened at the same time all over this planet, i.e. deities in various cultures are recorded instruction, advice, lessons, rules and commandments.  There have been massive floods, and astronomical occurrences. And why did we ever think that we could be the only ones in our universe or anywhere else?

Is it enough to just be good, create good, be kind and lift up our fellow human brothers and sisters? Where does our energy go when our bodies have given up…...used and ravaged from our life’s’ missions and struggles here on this planet?  What of Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, and Limbo that we have been taught about?  Is there a waiting line to get into the most prime places after death to see the Face of God, or the ravages of Hell?  Does our spirit (energy) get recycled to Live, Love and Learn another time and place?  Or, does our energy/spirit wander aimlessly if we don’t qualify for any of the assigned places we are raised to believe in from birth?  These are the thoughts that buzz through my mind in the night and early mornings when I’m supposed to be sleeping. 

I still believe that there is a God, and that I am not She, and that my prayers are heard. And I offer my prayer request to The Powers That Be:  Please help me be kind, creative and loving in my remaining days; that I may do at least one kindness today, and every day.   My prayer for my friends, family and all others is that your most fervent prayers be answered. 

LEGGINGS

We moved here to Taos, NM almost 2 years ago.  I'll admit that it has not been an easy or graceful transition for me, as the altitude is about 7800'.  That's quite a stretch from the 50' elevation of Spring, Texas.  I do have some health issues involving breathing anyway.  Well, here's the deal.   My jeans, though they seem to fit fine are not the norm for this area.  Women (and some men) wear what's known as leggings.  Until now, I've been just wearing what I wore when we lived in Houston.  I just turned 70 in January.  I noticed that when wearing my jeans that I can't breathe when I bend over.  They sort of cut me in half.  Turning 70 made me more aware of things that have been relevant for a long time,l but magnified up here int he mountain canyon.  1.  Every little wrinkle.  2.  Cellulite.  3.  Breathing issues.  4.  My lack of exercise.  5.  ....and other health issues.  So (step 1.) I've followed "fashion trends" here in Taos, which is a very wide range and always very colorful.  Anything goes.  I ordered 5 pairs of leggings in assorted colors.  

Today I donned the darkest pair....dark navy.  I believe I'll be needing some more longer tunic tops to cover my assets, especially as it's really cold up here in the winter, and you could freeze your assets off if you don't cover your tender vegetation.  WOW!  They really feel good!  I knew I'd get some stares from the Royster, so I went ahead and asked, knowing he'd go for saving his own ass by saying "You look just fine....."  and he did.  That was really the best he could do, considering what he had to assess and comment instantly.  He was fast.  I mentioned that all of the women we know up here in the canyon are wearing them, and they're our age.....I think they look terrific! 

Non-the-less, I still feel a little self conscious wearing these.  Part of my plan was to have them to wear to a Yoga class or Pilates class.  It hasn't happened.....yet, but my intentions are good.  Did I say they feel great?  The biggest trial is getting the sincere opinions of my girlfriends.  After all, they wear them too, for every day.  

So, here goes.  I've come to the conclusion that I don't look terrible in these leggings, and I've become accustom the climate, and the "Taos Way" in the short time we've lived here.  Now it'll be interesting to see what our grandchildren think.