![]() They can poison our souls, anesthetize our minds, and paralyze our wills undetected, and then deliver a deadly blow with surgical precision. They have perfected the skill to conceal and deceive. ![]() They live among us as friends, neighbors and leaders in their pious, official robes, while carrying out their subversive activities. The most dangerous people are wolves in sheep’s clothing. I cannot help but wonder: How many evil deeds have been conceived in the heart of darkness, fashioned in boardrooms behind close doors, and carried out by respectable people in broad day light! Yet it’s inhabitants continue to infiltrate our society and destroy what is good and decent. ![]() In reality, there exists a twilight zone between heaven and hell – it has no identifiable name, no boundaries and no road signs. There is a host of characters and creatures inhabiting the night: the vampires looking for the next feed on human blood to stay alive, the headless ghosts roaming the streets seeking vengeance, the pimps and prostitutes setting traps for seekers of cheap thrills, the terrorists planting their deadly devices, the thieves robbing others of their dreams, and all the creepy night crawlers preying on unsuspecting victims.īut life is not so simple and the world cannot be clearly divided into Day and Night! As I wander around in darkness, my perspective shifts and I feel the chill of the dark and unknown. The Night is always seductive and menacing, all at once, with its black magic and secrets. Soon the last vestige of the Day is gone, and the nocturnal world begins to extend its domain. I recall a famous Dang poem by Li Shang-Yin: “The sunset is glorious beyond measure, but, alas, the evening is drawing near.” Day and Night and the Twilight Zone Life just can’t get any better! Why can’t the world go on like this?īut gradually, the sun withdraws its warm, golden arms and casts its last lingering glance over the distant hills before retreating from view. At that moment, I feel a sense of perfect harmony with God and all of His creation. All of a sudden, I was swept away by waves of gratitude and overwhelmed by feelings of awe. Peace and serenity permeate the entire space. Warm, fresh air, with the scent of freshly cut grass, fills my lungs. Every now and then, a lone bird flies across the sky into the setting sun, with grace and artistry. An old couple sit quietly on a bench they seem happy just being there.īirds and crickets provide the background music that harmonizes with the rhythms of life in every realm. Beyond the field, boys with their baseball caps worn backward take turns displaying their athleticism in the skateboard park. In the middle of the field, young people play soccer. Further away from the lake on the sports-field, around the track a number of people either jog or do their “power walk”. Some young couples walk leisurely along the glistening lake, pushing a stroller or holding the leash of a dog. The towering pine trees, in their dark green uniform, stand on guard, watching over the children playing. The setting sun bathes the parkland in a gentle glow. 11th Biennial International Meaning Conference 2021.Newsletter: Positive Living in Difficult Times.Existential Positive Psychology Bulletin.Research Institute on Flourishing and Suffering (RIFS).Existential Positive Psychology (PP 2.0).
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