GETTING BACK TO MY OLD SCHEDULE

I thought I would make, this the week, I got back to writing three days a week. We will see how that works out. I am gradually getting back to my old schedule. I washed dishes today. That was my job until I was too wobbly to stand up that long. I would like to relieve Jamie of that task.

I don't feel very creative and I don't have any burning issues to write about. Perhaps, Wednesday or Friday, I will address the issue of fear and especially how it is used politically to control people and create violence. I want to let some ideas percolate for awhile.

I was very pleased with the response I received with my last blog, DEATH. What an important subject. Do you suppose all the violence etc. on TV is an attempt to deal with our fear of death?

A member of our social group suggested we form groups to discuss the subject of death. Nothing got off the ground and I have to say I didn't put much energy into it, although I thought it was a marvelous idea. I have two family members, a daughter and a daughter-in-law, who work in hospice situations. They have much experience working with the dying and their families. I would like to get their ideas on whether group discussions with ordinary folk about death and dying would be helpful.

I went through much unpleasantness, if not agony, getting over my fear of death. How could I be helpful to others? Would writing more about it be useful?

My mind is now focusing on the general topic of fear and how dangerous and disabling it is. It destroys individuals, families and countries. I will write about it this week. In the meantime, pay attention to how many times we are invited to fear, especially by campaigning politicians. It is crazy. It is dangerous.

Love and Peace, Gregg