Deep thoughts

I wonder sometimes about the different kinds of religions that exist, and of people who consider themselves atheists. I believe that there is something bigger than us in this vast universe. But I understand when people want "proof" that God exists - it's hard to believe something that you don't see. I don't have any proof. Nobody does.

I was thinking "if there is no God, than how do we have a sense of what is right and wrong?" It seems to be innate in most people, and even in children that have grown up abused it is still there (of course, there are a lot of kids that grow up that way who don't have a sense of right and wrong, but in general most people innately know what is right and wrong). Where did this come from?

As for me, I would have a hard time living if I didn't believe there was more than just this life. I see cruelty (especially to animals), lying, cheating, etc. in our world and hope that there is an end in sight for whomever is suffering. But to just die and experience nothing?? I would hope there is some kind of reward after living with suffering. It is just unbearable if the opposite is true.

Winters of the past

This is from a Michigan winter past. I can't remember the last time it snowed that much where it lasted a whole season. These days, the snow doesn't last long!