The spirituality of Pie ,mushy peas , and gravy.

This is a deeply religious experience l and others are often seen making a pilgrimage towards. It just is.

                 Today it was on my sojourner.

Everything comes apart Hull city at top of the tree...you know the rest.

Driving home yesterday these words from Martyn Joseph excellent song came on my CD and l played it 3 times in a row.

So funny, very moving, So poignant.

It comes apart, explains itself and shows its complex ways

To see at last is to be free from a complicated maze
Comes apart, explains itself and shows its complex ways
And everything in heaven comes apart

Everything in heaven comes apart
The pogo stick, the monkey gland
The bloody strife fought overland
Everything in heaven comes apart
The private scam, the public face
The press release attempt at grace
The olive branch, the passport queue
The fifteen minute super loo
The parrot's blink, the gamma ray
The things the dead would like to say
The daffodil, the words that smart
Oh, everything in heaven comes apart

 

Here a little dirty about northern guy , about ethical conduct thinking about embracing . Suppose its just me personally I found don’t have to hate somebody to think they are wrong. Always discussing more so actively listening. Plus don't have to  be a bigot to oppose regressive religions well let's be honest it's Islam. I would definitely say personally believe you don’t have to follow common WOKE, liberal imposter fashionable cause to be a decent human being. But it's always something one should practice as best as you can daily. Where possible.

 

Same coin two sides of society.

We hear about links to organised crime about anti social behaviour , may witness evidence of drug dealing every day. Smell plus see the drugs. Many vape a substance that is spiced with drug's bought from local high street drug dealers. Turkish barbers so very evident on UK streets renowned for not paying taxes and supplying street drugs. These are facts about how low we have sunk. Social commentary many will already be aware of. Issues you see which are a sign of deep moral decay.

But on we go, hopeless in a society where price tags have been switched around and many haven't noticed.

The days have come and gone but still we failed.   

We don't hear about those living life's that are correct. Noble and inspiring.

We don't herald the kindness done to neighbours.

Not do we as a society recognise the acts of voluntary service, delivered by many which oil the wheels, allowing society to turn.

Seldom do we cheer on the school kids coping with being a daily carer in their own homes. 

Daily yes each day.

Hope everywhere people strive to be happy and content.

Reminds us despite main focus especially news rounds it is still a beautiful place. Filled with beautiful human beings.

It's not easy living the faith journey.

 Building community and gathering is essential area of Christian faith development. Although we have forgotten the reason plus the nature as to why.

It was to examine why and how the impact of local beliefs systems where affecting the values of the new developing faith. There appeared worries about the corruption of Christian behaviour. It was decided that gathering to study the word frequently was a way of putting checks onto everyday workings among the faith community.

When some elders and it was mainly male led, became more concerned as faith community got cloaked with Roman powers, plus Authority of those times. It became a excerise for some to retreat and hermit into caves. Committing Thier lives to prayer further deep study of the word of the Lord. These practices are part of our faith journey the sojourner we often engage in. The roots of these disciplines which l along with others favour nower days are rooted in ways of remaining steadfast to following Jesus.

It's not easy living the faith journey.

See you when l get there.

Setting ourselves apart from secular society is important. Setting ourselves away from others for a break is part of developing. Internally we need to find peace a place for quiet reflection 

Then we are on Holy ground and in a sacred place. Essential for individuals to grow to develop and gain sense of well being. It's a place to breath a place for solitude. Accept some of these places are fearful to those in modern society they love being allowed to stay separated. Stay in own private Playlist only to listen to voices supporting those odd views. It's there own music placing them in private wardrobe where when you stop outside it's own private haven 

Holy ground is where our faith has called us to retreat neglect self. To listen to God's Voice and share that interpretation. Sacred space is where ever we listen talk and ponder about deep stuff.

 

We are still here....

Can't always interpret the day but gym period followed by walk about best this day offers. Already in rural northern Yorkshire.We are experiencing chilly evenings. Darker mornings plus shorter days.

It always brings to mind the song that echoed in my music vaults for decades. 

Across the evening sky, all the birds are leaving

But how can they know it's time for them to go?

Before the winter fire, I will still be dreaming

I have no thought of time

For who knows where the time goes?

Who knows where the time goes?

Sad, deserted shore, your fickle friends are leaving

Ah, but then you know it's time for them to go

But I will still be here, I have no thought of leaving

I do not count the time

For who knows where the time goes?

Who knows where the time goes?

And I am not alone while my love is near me

I know it will be so until it's time to go

So come the storms of winter and then the birds in spring again

I have no fear of time

Echos to return again the tides flow, the season arrived nature changes and we grow old battling to keep relationships strong. Fighting poverty, concerned for others and grateful for Life lived. Today's been little Oasis of watching day pass it's very natural course. The big footie match. Cup of tea and a suburban walk observing harbour.

Gym become a Biotrax essential has my own health  deteriorated. The great news is can measure the successful work and pain l endure. Not got any great gym buddies but found vulnerable friends many who try to improve own bodies but also improved minds with conversations, further gatherings and espically sharing how life is happening for them.

That's life not inspiring not dramatic just everyday experiance that we should all be grateful for Life it passes one day at a time. Enjoy.

Justice not just us but Daphne Galizia . .Also

 The monthly vigil held on the 16th, of every month since Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in 2017 will be turned into a solidarity protest this month following the acquittal of Yorgen Fenech. “The time for vigil is now over” the poster for Repubblika’s event on Wednesday September 16 announces, as it insisted the verdict "cannot be the end of Malta's reckoning". 

Malta is a place l love invested a lot into the place, it's people, built some great memories. Also made incredible relationships, got fantastic friends, as a travel place it's a large island but very small country.

So this pains myself to bring into the mix this truth...it's corrupt. Murderous, greed orientated. Selfish in government,those elected despite the way politics. Only behave are in way that's about own promotion. Greed is a major issue in economic structures, and hospitality services. 

Charles Handy in his book...'understanding organisations'... discusses in depth how the "culture of the environment" impacts positively and negatively affecting individuals. Then as always follows community impact. Then whole of society influenced. Malta is small country on a large island that's is a micro study of corruption.

Despite a claim to be overtly Christian and faith based those values been in contrast to the influences and affects of corruption. Power and privilege which been common theme in my writing this week. Attributes have sided with corruption in Malta and this  living struggle is visibly witnessed. Daphne Galizia cause was to shine a light into such practices speak out and testify as a journalist against the corruption she witnessed.