Comments on: A Man of Hope

By: Bobby

Bobby — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:27:43 +0000

Paul – what a wonderful story. You confirm what I strive to live with every breath – that there is only love and fear. It's my choice which I opt for in any situation and if I choose to react or respond. The thing that's so funny about the age we live in is we think we are at the peak of potential and intellect. We wear degrees as if they are what make us. I am so hopeful that movements like the Good Men Project will awaken men and women to the Age of Consciousness. There in lies the true connection with that one source that connects us all. We need many religions, just as we need many types of food cuisine. One type of food doesn't appeal to all. AND the connection between all religions – when I have dug deep enough – is the same thing – we are all one. We come from the same place and go to the same place and heaven is on earth. My job is to see me in Alan and Dorothy – as there is a part of me in everyone. I just have to awaken to seeing it.

By: paul kidwell

paul kidwell — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:56:23 +0000

Thank you, Roger. My training is in communications and business, although I have spent my entire lifetime seeking out my spiritual self. It’s still a work in progress and an experience I love. Perhaps interestingly, I was part of a ministerial staff of a local Boston church (battlefield promotion as opposed to seminary training) which was a lovely experience and allowed me great insight to “church-e-ocracy” and was an important brcik in my overall foundation. Presently, part of my spiritual journey is going to the “church of matlack” and writing within the Good Men forum. A privilege that has given me enourmous satisfaction and the opportunity to take more steps that may get me closer to that God you spreak of. But, for now I am content living a life that embodies the essence of a god that teaches me to love unconditionally and selflessly. Thank you, again for your kind words.

By: Roger

Roger — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:08:04 +0000

Paul. That is fantastic! I don't know your academic training, but you have just captured the essence of faith — by whatever name. To me, there is no explanation for Love, except to believe that there is a Force behind it — and what we see, in people like Alan, is the expression of that Force. And I tend to call that Force God.