Health & Fitness
Just a bit of HEAVEN...
There is a book, which I've read, entitled, 'The Five People You Meet In Heaven'. Although this book is one of a fictitious nature, the sentiment it suggests, and, carries, is one to which I subscribe; the fact that, when we die, and get to Heaven, we meet the folks who influenced us the most, and, who, were, greatly, instrumental, to our journey, whilst in life. One of the people I hope to meet, upon my arrival to Heaven (Hey...I can HOPE, can't I?) is Bob Ross, of 'The Joy of Painting' fame. I have been watching his shows, since the early 80's, and, I never tire of them, or, him. His wonderful, expertise, of his craft, notwithstanding, he, himself, seems a 'character and a half'! Not, simply, entertaining, in his effort(s) to teach the world to paint, he ALWAYS appeared a most, upbeat, faith-filled, and, sincere man; and, an animal-lover to the max. Naturally, mere, mortal, man, that he was, I must imagine that he might have experienced and 'off' day, or, two, in his life. However, he never came across as anything, other than, positive, with, a kind word for all; the type human-being I attempt to emulate, and, to be, myself. His being exuded calm, and, peacefulness, and, I have, when needing to become 'still', in my own day to day, 'watched' an episode of his show, with eyes closed, simply, listening to the lull and lilt of his, soothing, voice. I love how a person, whom I have never met, can influence me so; that I connect to his 'energy', as a 'kindred-spirit', from over the air-waves. This acknowledgement, only, strengthens my belief that 'like', attracts 'like'. I imagine Mr. Ross might have found a friend in me, if we'd been, fortunate, enough, to meet in this lifetime; but, alas, we were not. Still, I hold out hope for a future day; one, which, God willing, will occur, many, moons, from now, when he and I, will, meet, in Heaven, and hang-out, a bit; easel and paintbrush, optional! Just Sayin...