some thoughts

 

         I live in a city that has a population of 115,276 individuals, and I have a job where I am surrounded by crowds of humans that I've never seen before and will probably never see again.

 

Everyday, when I drive down I-70, I glance at the car passing me and wonder where that person is going and what their story is.

         Who are they thinking about? What worries are pressing against their heart? What joys are flooding their senses? Do they like dogs? Will I ever see them again? What is God's plan for their life?

          People are wonderful creatures. They are capable of both raging passion and tenderness, depthless love and whimsy, appreciating beauty and trying to create it. They can communicate in so many ways--through art, song, and words. They connect with other people to make up this myriad of relationships that we call 'society'.
          Unfortunately, they also make mistakes. They shed tears over the past, destroy things that they don't understand, and march blindly into the future. Communication is not always easy, and relationships can get messy quick.

          But that is the beauty of a person: when one is full of both lovely character, and raw, unfinished emotions.       

           I guess what I'm saying is this: I love people. Their interactions, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors weave in and out to form an intricate tapestry of life. We are fascinating beings -- unlike any other on earth.

          God knew what he was doing when he created us.