September 26, 2025

There are "will," "want," and "desire," in terms of having/getting our way on our way through our life.

And there is living aligned with the drift and flow of life in cooperating with the situation and circumstances of the here, now using our natural interests, skills and abilities to do what is called for without any concern for, or interest in, personal benefits and privileges.

When Jesus said, "Pick up your cross and come with me," he's saying do what needs what you have to offer and don't worry about the outcome." Which is a very Taoist thing to say. And a book on "The Tao of Jesus," is something I should write or maybe have written, I don't remember.

It would certainly be worth reading and applying, and would be a helpful guide for Christianity as it moves away from sin, repentance, redemption and atonement and into simply being/doing what is called for in each situation as it arises for the joy of doing it and the satisfaction of having done it all our life long.

That is the future of the church being the church, which the church will have nothing to do with because of its fascination with doing God's will and going to heaven when we die.

But those few who have ears to hear and eyes to see will get along just fine. As they always have. Happy trails to you who know who you are!