Hunger...

I once heard it said: "To hunger is to live."

I don't know who coined the phrase, but I do like it.

I hunger every moment of each day for things that seem just out of reach. More like people that I long to keep company with; but my appetite for things is no different than the next guy.

Such as: I hunger for a new saddle! The one I have is sufficient, but on long rides it sores me up a bit. This may not seem like a huge burden, in fact, in the light of remodeling the house, it really is miniscule-- just saying.

Perhaps your perspective on a few wants and gimmies is askew as well. I don't know.

But I do know that in the light of eternity, I would give my all that I possess to have my sister back again... to see my brother's beautiful face and hear him laugh at my silliness. I hunger, no, ache, for such things.

Construction Man and I just had this conversation while he was home from NoDak about how pain lets us know that we are alive and growing. It hurts to grow up and accept the things we cannot change. (AA is on to something!) But it does help to know that we are not alone in our hunger/quest to change. Whether it is a personal change for the better, which really does make the world a better place, or an interest in changing our sphere of influence toward truth, light and love.
I hunger for such things for the youth of our community.

I hunger for families to be whole, healthy and strong.

I hunger for my loved ones whom are sick to be well.

I hunger for dads and husbands to be able to work closer to home.

I hunger for families to live closer together and to take care of one another like we are supposed to be doing.

I hunger for the peace of Jerusalem.

I hunger for less war, violence and man's selfish agendas.

I hunger to do the right thing for my family, my community, my country, and my God.

I hunger to eat right and take better care of myself.

I hunger for all people to know that they are loved and that there is hope when it seems there is no hope at all.

I hunger for coffee, chocolate, sour cream peach pie and a good dark beer on a hot summer evening.

I hunger for love and acceptance in a world of isolation and hateful judgement.

I hunger to play the guitar like Eric Clapton.

I hunger for wise, righteous men and women to lead our nation.

You get the idea. Obviously I am fully alive at this hungry rate! What will satisfy your appetite? Stay hungry. Stay alive. Tell someone how amazing they are today. Don't be stingy with the love. Make peace in your corner of the world. Share a good story with your kids, your coworkers, your grandma. Cause laughter and hope today.
Go on... you can do this and so can I.
Bon appetit!

Me and Addy.

My baby in our beautiful garden... she certainly makes it a lovelier place.