Happy New Year

Only two days remain in the year 2010. Time as we know it keeps on moving into what seems like infinity. But, contrary to science, logic and philosophy, the world as we know it is "winding down" to an ultimate END. This "position" in philosophy is referred to as "Linear" (in contrast to cyclical) meaning that it has a beginning and an ending. Both of these significant markers are reduced to a "faith" position. (No one was there when things began and no one knows for sure about the ending -- except God of course)

Humanity has argued various ideals concerning origins for centuries. With each passing generation the postulates get more complicated, producing more questions than answers. Embracing the "Young Earth" theory has long been regarded as the "unenlightened" position because it is primarily based on faith. Yet, for those of us who hold to the FAITH in One God who Created everything, we are very concerned about the End of Time -- that is just as certain as the beginning.

Unless something drastic happens we will start writing 2011 on our checks, school projects, and other items that require a date. We will continue moving forward on this "Linear" line towards the ultimate END, numbed by day-to-day"LIFE" to the certainty that we are all going to leave this earth -- at a time that is unknown to us.

So, how can we be functional in the "Real World" while at the same time knowing that this is not our Final Destination? I think there is great value to the "here and now" when we cognitively face the reality of our END. When our perspective is shaped by what we know is inevitable, we love deeper, pay more attention to the sunrise/sunset, take time to help someone in need, etc. If you were to draw this "Linear" line in your imagination then it would be easier to experience the positive effects of this knowledge on our day-to-day activities. You never get an opportunity to live on the same part of the line twice. And, I believe at every place on this line (in our brief earthly existence) our investment or "Mark" on temporal life will be measured.

Looking ahead to what is unknown is not very helpful (like the uselessness of making New Year's Resolutions) unless we allow what we know about the unknown to shape what we DO with each of our TODAYS! Establish a DAILY LOG to remind yourself each day that it is another opportunity to put something positive on the line. And, on days when we really 'blow it,' we can start again with each new day to make improvements. I hope some of my rantings and choppy thoughts help you look ahead to that which will come! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!