Welcome back @JazzyS Hope you’re well 
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Aww, thanks hun. I’ve gone blonde recently so it could be that 
appreciate your super kind words 
Don’t forget religion! This one can be especially dangerous, as it can sometimes convince those who consume it that their worldview is more valid or righteous than that of others! Sometimes it can even convince people that certain colors may convey negativity instead of just being a color. Or that “the youths" are lost when, in reality, the kids are alright!
I have spent plenty of time around folks who wear symbols like the upside-down cross and wear black clothing. I have found that the majority of them have far more empathy and kindness in their hearts than those who would judge them for their garments or what art they choose to consume. The Johnny Cash song “Man in Black" does a pretty good job of capturing the general sentiment I have found that many black-wearing people carry, at least those that I have met in the US.
Point taken, though. People must be careful what they immerse themselves in, because the information we consume can shape our moods and worldview. If a person immerses themself in cynical information, they may become a cynic. If a person immerses themself in information which affirms their own self righteousness, they may become convinced of it 
Have a wonderful rest of your day 
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Cool teaser video, btw! Keep (art) rockin!
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Thanks Phil - great to see you still active and working the recovery
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Oh yeah girl thats it – looks great on you! 
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Well, I understand what you are trying to say, but my answer would be both yes and no.
It is certainly true that there have been terrible cases witch involves members of many religious groups, and there are also many people who misinterpret religious teachings and information. For example, in the Christian tradition, we first need to understand the meaning of the word “Church” itself. Originally, it does not simply mean a building; it refers to a gathering of people united in the name of God, the Higher Power, or the Source.
I was involved with Buddhism many years ago, and I have also studied traditions connected to the Avesta. Both Buddhism and the Zoroastrian tradition preserved in the Avesta are among the oldest religious traditions of the East and the West leading back to Sumerian times and beyond. While they emerged after the Sumerian civilization, they were influenced by many ancient cultures and belong to a very deep historical heritage. Roots are deep (but thats a whole different topic).
The point I want to make is this: as I mentioned in my previous post, when a source of information has existed for thousands of years, the signal is strong. Even today, for example, our calendar is largely based on the life of Christ—we count the years as 2026 AD (“Anno Domini,” meaning “the Year of Our Lord”). When something remains present for so long, it can be viewed as a powerful signal of information or, in a more symbolic sense, Light shining into the world.
That same light—whether we call it the Holy Spirit, Higher Power, Source, or something else—can reach us in many different forms. It can come through an Ancient Tradition, a Sacred Text, a specific location, an unexpected encounter with a Stranger, a Coincidence, or even what we might call a Miracle. The form may differ, but the light itself can enter a person’s life in countless ways.
When discussing religions, we must also recognize that some of them have grown into enormous institutions that are difficult for us to fully comprehend. Naturally, wherever human institutions become very large, there will also be corruption, mistakes, and wrongdoing. That is simply part of human nature.
However, I think the more important question is the availability of the Light. Consider a gang member, a mafia boss, a depressed teenager, a sex worker, or someone completely disconnected from spiritual practices such as meditation, mantras, prayer, or the wisdom traditions of the Himalayas. Such people may live in difficult and dangerous environments, far removed from those teachings. Yet churches, religious communities, and support groups are often present almost everywhere. For some of these individuals, that first confession, conversation, meeting, or moment of genuine reflection may become the turning point in their lives—the moment when the light finally enters their hearts.
I appreciate your nuanced and thoughtful reply about your views. We seem to have some foundational differences of opinion on what constitutes “Light" and “Dark", morality, and truth, but I appreciate the good will with which you offered your thoughts, and I send that good will back at you.
Best Regards
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I’m tired, but I thought you were holding a car up… 
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And you look like a handsome superman
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Perfect placement…I did too for a second 
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Look at the vibrant green 
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I miss the snow already
Its the warm season in the USA right now
Believe it or not,
Autum to the snow season is my easiest trasition emotionally
Even snow season to rain season transition can really be hard
Every year
Warm season to autum season is most difficult emotionally. Prob because i hated school and thats when it started. I hate usa public school. I houestly want to homeschool my boy but it hasnt been decided yet. Hes 2 at the moment.
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I looked at your pic and got confused. Why would you have needed a beanie and WHERE ON EARTH (Lapland lol) would we still have had snow “3 weeks ago”?
Then it dawned on me. Not my brightest moment 
Anyway, sobriety suits you!
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I say this to myself during a ride, even if the wind is being rude or something else isn’t cooperating, so much better doing what I love. You’re in your element on that ride 
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