12 September

The range of experiences available in any life is vast and unique to time and place. And, when one considers that perspectives differ widely, then you have unlimited interpretations from which to piece together some understanding of the human race.

And when one thus records an historical event, how can one be sure the truth is accurately portrayed? Even if one has, word for word, inscribed conversations that took place, how can readers in future times think and feel as one did then, when the events took place?

History relies on memory, and memories are personal. And interpretations of an incident will differ as time passes. There is, in actuality, no true record in existence of anything that has taken place in history. The only truths that exist, despite the age, are the ageless wisdoms, eternally relayed. All else is but fuel for experience to help us grow and learn about ourselves and how we co-exist within this universal framework known as life.

There is, however, some merit in acknowledging the past. But beware the fanatical interpretations taken out of context and altered to suit the need of the day. Do not trust such dogmatic displays of power which are abusively contrived. Names and dates may be the only details accurately recorded, but what good are these without the story thus preserved?

There is humility in thus observing the past without attachment, and safety in refusing to judge without a cause. Learn from your own life first and you will free yourself from past mistakes.