art on newspaper: The Warrior-strange games by Elton Houck

Anonymous Guest 05 Apr 2014

George made me laugh many times. He had a very quick wit and he had some great insights into our lgagunae and behavior. In my opinion, George was a thinker and analyst. Like many thinkers and analysts, he seemed to struggle to understand and control his world. Analysis seems to be a powerful tool to solve problems and deal with emotions. Many of us assign a lot of importance to having this skill. Modern society rewards this skill.I have to say that George, especially in his later years, seemed cynical, judgemental and depressed. Sadly, not the picture of a great man.When I watched George's shows in his later years, I laughed, but throughout the show I had a bad feeling; an empty feeling that left me, well, depressed. Were George's shows a public attempt to express his own feelings of despair? It's just a question.I have similar bad feelings when I over-analyze, over-think and try to control things. I want to control things, especially when I'm afraid.How do I avoid feeling this way? By acknowledging that my perception and thoughts, though valid and real, are not the full story. Letting go of judgement, cynicism and control brings peace and joy. In this state I get wisdom and understanding and realize that my perception, my thoughts, my brain, though valid, are not the full story.Is there intelligence and information in the universe that exists outside of me and is not in the minds of others? It's a big universe with lots of energy. It's a fun question and one each of us can try to answer for ourselves. Many great minds have answered yes to this question. Emerson and Thoreau are two examples of many.The answer for me is yes . Can I prove it? I think I might be able to and have thought of experiments to try. But I have my own internal proof and that works.

Artist Reply: If you look and search deep enough, you will find that there is an empty place inside of a man's soul that can only be filled by God. Jesus is Lord and King...and he can make you whole again if you only turn to Him and surrender to the King of Glory and maker and sustainer of the world.