1000 Gifts

I just want to give thanks to the thousand blessings given to me:

#1 My husband
#2 Our children
#3 My family
#4 My in-laws
#5 Food
#6 Clothing
#7 Good running vehicles
#8 My bicycle
#9 Good health
#10 Grocery stores overflowing with food

Beautiful Fires, Awesome Waves

Fires are awesome! What is it about the glow of a fire? What makes it so beautiful? Every flame is different, like the stars of heaven. How can a fire remain contained, yet be so destructive in other cases? It's like an ocean wave. Waves keep their distance most of the time; give them an earthquake and they will rip your life away. What is it about a fire on the beach with crashing waves? Why do these two things invoke a heart of peace, tranquility, and love? I wish uncontrolled fire and waves were like love. Why not let love burn like a forest fire in the heart of every person on earth, and let love rip every person's life away like an ocean wave?