Here little birdie...here's the way...

While walking to work from the parking garage I opened the door to see a little bird. The bird was desperately trying to fly outside and was hitting the windows as it tried one after another to go through. I opened the door and said, "Here little birdie, here's the way". To my dismay no matter how I tried the bird wouldn't even look in my direction and kept on trying the windows. Finally, I held the door open by a garbage can and left...

As this was happening I thought...what a wonderful metaphor for life. We keep on claiming that nobody is there to help us, we look to God for answers and hear nothing. Where, in all likelyhood, there are so many all around us yelling at us and trying to get our attention because they are there to help and show the way...and we, like the little bird, don't notice and just keep knocking on windows that will never open.

Later that day my understanding was tested. I went downstairs to get lunch and thought, "wow, it is so nice outside, maybe I should walk to the other building and get food"...but decided against it. Then as I was getting food in the deli, I thought..."maybe I should take my food and eat outside by the lake as it is so nice...." but decided against it. As I got upstairs I saw my friends sitting by the elevator waiting, I asked them what they are doing for lunch and they said they are going to the park and that I should go with them. Then I finally got the point and understood that this is the 3rd time my guides are telling me to go outside. I went and had a wonderful time eating in the park enjoying the nature.

Thanks to all of my guides for sticking with me....please keep talking.

...After all I've tried for 3 years...seems like 30

Last Saturday my wife and I went to see Jesus Christ Superstar with Ted Neely as Jesus. I loved the movie where he played the main role and really wanted to see the live show. One of the primary draws for me was Ted. I knew nothing of his career but thought it would be interesting to see what he looks and sounds like now many years later. My friend had gotten us great seats and I was able to see it all up close (row D). The production was good, I liked some things and didn't appreciate the others but I am still thinking of Ted. Today I did some research and found out that he is 65. He is likely best known for playing the role of Jesus even though he has done much in the music and theatre business. He probably played this role more then 2000 times since 1973 when the movie came out. I just began to wonder what an interesting life experience he must have had. And when he was singing the words..."After all I've tried for 3 years...seems like 30...seems like 30..." I couldn't help but think how life imitates art...Ted Neely has been playing Jesus for more then 30 years on stage, more then half his life. What a life he has chosen...