Tour De France

What do you believe in? Most believe in all sorts of things but typically fail to take the time to truly consider them. Example: Everyone lives by a set of values, or code if you prefer, things they will and will not do. Few rarely stop and examine what they are unfortunately. Living on the Spiritual Basis we chose to examine our beliefs, seeking clarity on our values and the code we live by. In so doing we build the structure of our mentality, our consciousness a metaphysical stone at a time. Our decision to live the examined life builds the fortress of our faith, provides sure footing in times of trouble, protection from the vagaries of random wild negative thoughts with raised ramparts to better view the landscape of our lives. Remember, all structures require maintenance, lest they fall to ruin.

Some years back I began watching the Tour De France, more for the stunning beauty of France than for a bunch bicyclists since much of the race is followed with helicopters showing panoramic views of famous structures in proximity to the race route. France is dotted with castles/fortresses, typically situated on a prominent high point overlooking a village or critical choke point along an invasion route. A few are still occupied, but most have been allowed to deteriorate, their walls crumbling, moats overgrown, testaments to a once vital defense, now merely reminders of what once was. Just as physical walls fail without care and maintenance, the fortress of our faith will suffer this same fate without spiritual maintenance performed with consistent prayer and meditation. If we fail to do this and rest on our laurels the seeds of fear will find their way into the stones, take root and eventually breach the walls. Having done the work in faith to build our fortress, we must remain ever vigilant watching for the beginning shoots of fear, negativity and depression and when they appear, for they will, address them immediately by reaffirming our faith and trust in God.

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