China Jon's Syncretic Journal

What did I do when someone gave me a life?

AT first I learned to crawl in a funny way that was called my 'elephant walk' since I got up on my four legs (counting my two arms as legs) and tried to go as fast as I could. My family was entertained, though that was not my intent.

I learned the things that babies learn, to walk and talk and run and play.

I learned the things you learn in church and school and in the street and in the park.

I learned the things you learn in university and in your own family raising your own kids.

I learned the things you learn in a lifetime of working with others.

I learned that there was a lot I had not learned and began to look for more.

I found out things that no one nor no thing had ever taught me.

Miracles became apparent that I was not able to see before even though they had been around me every day.

I made up my motto: "Miracles Happen Every Day. Pay Attention!"

My life has changed. It has become smaller and larger. More simple and more fulfilled.

I learned that the enemy is fear, and the answer is love.