I'm One of Those

 Today is April Fool's Day and I thought about writing about the meaning of this day.  But I wrote the following a few days ago and had it mind for today.  I'm sticking with my original plan, so thie following is what I wrote for this morning.

 I don't mind writing about my Spirituality here, because it's no secret.  I can't really hide it.  It's partly why I smoke a pipe.  I AM one of those.  But I don't mind writung about it, because that is who I am.  There is no leader or organization.  No money is involved unless one believes time is money, then I guess the investment is in oneself.  But it's not something I can promote for my own gain, because I get nothing back except your time for allowing me to share this with you.

My pipes are a part of my Spirituality because I have made them so.  I know God doesn't care whether I smoke a pipe or not, but that is of my own making.  Some might make Vaping a part of their Spirituality.  I don't want to spend time writung about Angels, but they ARE my own obsession.  I see Angels in the smoke of my pipe as I see Angels in cloud formations.  Frankly, I just see Angels.  Maybe they are what anyone believes them to be, but a Spiritual person can see either the unseen or the unnoticeable.  

This is the nature of my Spirituality.  I can "feel" people and this is why I find being in crowds so difficult for me.  Simply stated it's too much input at once.  Spuritual people are never alone nor do they ever feel lonely.  In fact mote often than not Spiritual people enjoy being by themselves.  Maybe not all the time, but they just don't feel lonely.  

Okay, so at least this is me.  I can't speak for all Spiritual people.  Some aren't like me at all.  One just can't tell be any clues that a person is Spiritual.  About the only way to really know is for that person to tell you.  And if a person seems a bit out of the ordinary, one might guess, but there is nothing about them that gives any clue.  They almost have to come right out and say it.  But there are hints a Spiritual person gives.  It's a kind of inner Peace that is revealed just by being around them.

That simply takes some time.  One can just know.  But other Spiritual people can get hints.  Usually it's what one feels from being around a Spiritual person.  A Spiritual person IS different.  They don't always go by the rules.  They can be quite individualistic.  Often they like being alone a lot.  

Well, this is MY take on my own brand of Spirituality.  I've simply defined myself.  But I'm not that much different from other Spiritual people, but I will admit that I am different.  The why is known only to a few.  That's why my Spirituaism isn't organized.  It's strictly my own.  I learned long ago that people judge harshly, while God's grace is abundant.   And it's why I smoke a pipe.  It's different too.  My goal is to seek a quiet mind and a pipe certainly helps in that regard.  Today it is my Gettysburg pipe with some Sunrise English tobacco with a cup of hot black coffee.  Thank you for your time and Peace to each one of you.

Dave