In my opinion the true value derived from this question comes not from answering, but in asking. In other words, rather than accepting consensus notions of what is and what isn't, we grow and flourish when we constantly challenge what we think we know and believe. Our cognitive and spiritual muscles are toned and strengthened when we stretch then beyond 'normal' boundaries.
Growing up in New England during the 50's and 60's, we Yankees were quite proud of our spectacular and at times violent weather phenomenon. Rather smugly we assured visitors that if they didn't like the weather, they should wait a few minutes and it would change.
It seems we New Englanders didn't actually have a monopoly on extreme weather or that quaint old saying about waiting on change.
As fascinating as the human condition is to observe and examine, it pales in comparison to Mother Nature and her endless possibilities and permutations. Not a day passes up here on the mountain when I don't pull out my camera phone and snap a few shots of whatever has caught my eye. At times I am stunned and awe struck by how quickly things change from moment to moment.
What's the harm? You're busy with life's clutter and rush, the 10,000 things of modern (and ancient) times, so you reach for convenience rather than substance. And despite the image above I am not 'just' speaking about food conveniences, but rather all those little psychological, physiological and spiritual short cuts we engage in on a daily basis.
So what's the problem?
I suppose 'nothing' would be the answer. Or maybe everything. Ultimately the lone spiritual traveler is the only one who can honestly answer that question. I certainly won't for anyone else other than myself since I have been, and still can be, as guilty as the next when looking for the shortest route to my destination rather than actively seeking the journey.
