Lights, Camera, Literacy Inaction!!

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Christian High School Kids

Well. Here we are. Almost as planned and almost as expected. Have we met and exceeded the expectations?


Perhaps. We cannot even push the blame of the camera filled backlash of these times on Hollywood. For the most part the individuals who have and had a choice to journey there and live there are, at the least, trained. Actors. Trained. To do what they do. For our entertainment. (?) Some may debate that specific point. But that is not why we are “here”. Now.


Reminder: Just because you can does. It mean you should?


In the interest of comprehension. Let’s make an argument at the least debatable. Steer away from the incoherent. Understandable. Less vulnerable. And. Forward to the,


Fair and square.


More. How do you say? ….? Como Se Dice?


More. Legitimate. Peregrinus

Like a fine wine. (No. Not that one)

Nor. Latin-speak. not Latin-x.


A legitimate “Peregrinus”. Is truth. Let’s chew on that and let’s travel on, go forward and “piggyback” on our last debatable discussion about “Miracles” and “Oracles”. And AI.


And AI. What does AI mean to you. Already Inactive? Already “In” or “Out” What is your overwhelming need and desire in the moment? Are you? A time traveler? Is it to do whatever, to be “right”. Synonymly speaking. Of course. Whatever it takes?


Let’s chew on that for a time.



A Peregrinus is a traveler. Literally. One who has come from afar who is on a journey to a HOLY Place. (Not simply escaping a so-called red, blue, gray, northern, southern, maybe “yuck” place)


Kinda gives new meaning to the term “frequent flying” wouldn’t you “say”.


Truth in love and kindness is not a training. It really is felt, nurtured, scraped away. With the best is shared to those who. Are the least of these. (See it?) Yet.


See it for what it is. Say it for what it is. And still believe in a rock star perfect miracle of epic action.


Or would you say it. Last week’s big and brave decision in the land of the free and the home of the brave has far reaching consequences for travelers of any genre. Generation. The brave decision and lessons offer you the freedom to not,


Say it.


Or sing for your supper. Fast.


To Agree. Or not agree. Typically, a Peregrinus embarks on a physical journey-often on foot—to some place of special significance to the adherent of a particular religious belief system.


This kind of matter, meeting or exceeding expectations only makes the sticky more sticky. On camera. On screen. Off camera. Off screen. My share to you. Again.


The Big Guy in the Sky is watching you. Always. Is that good or bad for you and your heart?


Try mimicrying. It works. For a true talent. A true freshman. Trained actor.


The hands and feet of that which we cannot see. I see it. Do you see it? Now. Please?


In the spiritual literature—(there it is again) Do you see it? See the word literate in that word literature— of Christianity, the concept of pilgrim and pilgrimage may refer to the experience of life in the world-considered as a period of exile, or to the INNER path of the spiritual aspirant from a state of wretchedness to a state of beatitude. (WK)


If you feel in exile, (Exile is the state of being barred from one’s native country, typically for political or punitive reasons.) Perhaps like you are living in a “really nice prison”. Remember that. I do. I saw it then and I see it now.


The more important decision you must make for you is: How did you get here. Who got you here and perhaps, best or worst of all: Who currently do you believe in that would get you “out”. Of your “really, nice prison”?


Do you see it. Now?


My hands and feet follow a different INNER path. You are welcome in this blessed, close to the vest journey, anytime any place. But it walks the walk of truth, of strength. Little talk. Lots of active, prudent-ness.


Frankly and honestly speaking. I am not a good talker anyway.


The main requirement: No violence allowed. Ever. On camera. Off camera. In front of the screens. And scenes. Behind the screens. And scenes. The decision is yours. Now. Was put back into your hands to chew on. To bite. To digest. As you see fit.


Thank you brave deciders in the land of the free and the home of the brave. Again. The world continue to watch us and US to see it.


When all is said and done. Where will you stand. If you can get there. If you still have use of your own hands and feet. Better start practicing. Something.


Practice makes perfect.


If that is not for You. That is okay with me. My thoughts and prayers include anyone and everyone and anytime. Portrait. Colorless. Black, White. Beige. Brown.Bone.


Did you know? Pope John Paul II. The head of a Church from 1978-2005. A great and hands on truly good Pope was known as the “pilgrim pope” for his travels. He was also the Sovereign of the Vatican State. How do I know? I saw it. I remember seeing it I recall with peace the goodness of Pope John Paul II— in action.


He was not an actor. Bonafide. Genuine. In his beliefs. A younger me remembers to this day. To this very minute and moment. The feelings learned from the Pope and his actions. In action. A younger me crystal clearly remembers. How. It made me feel.


And how to share the good feeling with others. Any others. Portrait. Colorless. black. White. Beige. Brown. Bone.


To quote Maya Angelou. “People will forget what you said, People Will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.“


Do you see it now? The bravery a decider holds in the palm of their hand? When given the chance. To put decision in to action a decision of and on behalf of the greater good.


No small potatoes.


Your decision. Now. Is do you see it. Yet? if not, better to start bailing in or bailing out. The window is closing. The doors are locked. Better decide. Sooner, rather than later.


Where you stand.



And who you will choose to walk with. And then. Walk on Peregrinus!








June 26, 2022 13:12

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