Clive's verse

To gaze out into the world and see the evidence of loss and brokenness. 

Oh how we all long to feel complete. We chase the latest fads, we adorn ourselves with objects of pure desire. Yet we neglect our spirit, we try in vain to feed our souls. Our souls. The emotion centre that dictates so much of our everyday lives and leaves us in a state of confused disarray. To pause and to breathe. Taking in all of life's beautiful sights. Such a fulfilling activity. Yet we are tasked to work jobs whose main reward is a pay check to placate out ills. Consumerism, capitalism and a loss of the spiritual goodwill to all people. We wonder out loud how injustices still occur around the globe, yet we fail to examine our own hearts: When we ignore a distressed person in need, or a couple violently arguing. We say we want change, but cannot be bothered to offer up a solution. 

Continuously, day by day we as people go through 'the routine'. We wake up, have breakfast (or skip it), have a bath/shower, get dressed and go on to work or school. Spend several hours of our precious day working or learning and then we go back home. To eat, watch tv/read then get some sleep. Occasionally we will go out mid week to 'jazz' it up a bit & we all eagerly await the glorious break of the weekend: with both joyous anticipation and dread. On one hand we cannot wait for the end of the week, however we are acutely aware that it's end only signals it's return. As quickly as we get into the flow of the weekend, it is over. Back to the hustle and flow of the weekday. I do ask myself at times what is the point of all this. Yes I get a decent wage that helps to pay for things and experiences I will enjoy, however I wonder if there is something better I could do with my time. We know time is precious and life is short yet we are so sold into this monotonous system of work for pay/learn for pay. I suppose when you are 'successful' these problems are gone, as you can decide your fate in many ways. However is there a balance that can be struck now, whilst we are young and full of vigour?