Blogs for Pat-Genesis

Writing is a therapy to which there is little that can rival it's power. The moment that a finger touches a letter key, the moment that a book is published or a blog is posted, these moments in time release as much stress and anxiety as a primal scream session. Putting our thoughts into the written word, void of worries about the view others will take towards us, is a catharsis beyond all value. Thus, I have decided to create this blog with the intent of releasing some demons that have been pent up inside me of late. Transporting them into words can loosen their hold on my thoughts and emotions; therefore, this is a major advantage to having a blog.

But there is a another advantage to having a blog, and this aspect of writing correlates with the choosing of the title. The nominal Pat of the title is a friend of mine. A friend in the truest sense of the word. I have many invaluable friends, each who through just being themselves reveals things that I would never see had I been alone. But I believe that on the S.S. Friendship, Pat just might be the captain. She revealed a world I had never thought to study before. An alternate universe that is five yards away in my frontyard; namely, the natural world. She took me under her "wing" as a young naturlist and believed in me. I don't know if she consciously thought this, but she was determined to show me the good that still remains in this world. The good forces of a butterfly landing on Milkweed, or perhaps an osprey soaring high above the Bayshore. She understood that good was becoming scarcer and scarcer with each passing day, and in turn opened up the beauties of creation to eyes that were totally eager to recieve. The hand of God can be seen in creation, I believe in that with with every fiber of my being. And because of Pat, I can see that hand a little clearer.

The purpose of this blog is twofold; a reason selfish and a reason generous. I am going to let go of the bewilidering demons that have seem to plague my phsyche as of late. That is for me alone, to release those dark channels onto my computer screen. But I want something for everyone who is reading this. I want you to see the good that is left in the world. To see the evil, just turn on the T.V. That seems a statement overstated, but I have no regrets in typing it as it is painfully true. However good still exists, and believe it or not, in some places it even thrives. That part of my motivation is generous, not from me of course, because humanity is not inately genrous, but from the God who placed us here. So I hope when you read my writings that you are inspired to see the good in the world. I had an amazing mentor open my eyes to it, thus I dedicate this blog to her, and everything she stands for. I truly hope these works can inspire you.
God Bless,
David Lord