Mourning

Science kills.  How many mind-altering drugs can be plucked off a tree or a bush or a stalk growing from the earth?  How many mind-altering drugs can be dug out of the ground or fished from the sea?  How many mind-altering drugs can be killed by a licensed hunter and dressed to prepare for the dinner table?  Science kills.

I’m thinking those thoughts this sad morning.  I’m thinking I would not be sad so early this morning if it were not for the mismanaged mind-altering drugs available in our society.  But, I also think there is another truth.

Growing up, my father told me (Black Star Girl, page 107) “The most significant difference between human beings and other animals is our ability to make decisions.”    For what it’s worth, at the time of this lecture from my chastising parent, I was a teenager that had just thrown a butcher knife at my teasing twin brother.  Fortunately, I missed.   "Thank you, Dear God."

Yes, we do have options in life, opportunity to make choices - at every age.   May you and yours and me and mine have the strength to make smart choices.  That is my prayer this morning.