An interesting homily

Over the weekend I heard an interesting homily and I thought how true it is that mankind is such that much of what we are suffering from is our own doing. AIDS for one is our own doing. The subprime and related financial crisis are our own doing. And I guess mankind has always been destructive. As we invent something new, we will eventually end up victims of our own inventions. So I thought to myself, if I should come up with any new idea, I will first examine if it will in any way destroy myself, and what can I do to neutralise that destructive element.

Even as I was writing I can't help but be distracted by the large number of editorial space devoted to the aftermath of the Mumbai terror attacks, and suddenly the economic crisis became a backseat passenger. In fact the economic crisis is almost forgotten, as the media also prepares readers for the events that would unfold in Thailand.

I decided to turn my mind to the weekend impending marathon. While I won't be a competitor I certainly am a firm believer of good health. I noticed an increasing number of eager beavers running up and down the coastline and assumed that they were training for the big run. I huffed and puffed, but realised that there was no way for me to keep abreast of these runners whose legs seem to gallop like the horse. Their stamina appear unlimited in supply and I was contend with running two kilometres. I guess not many people would appreciate the joy of running and some may even complain that it is boring. However, running with iPod in your ears under the starry eyes of the night sky is but a joy. I remembered once someone told me how he would always bring his running gear when he travels abroad so that he could run in the different parks around the world. Well though I am not a great swimmer I recalled doing that when I was headed for Hawaii. I brought my swim wear and got myself into the waters off Waikiki beach. At least I thought I could say I swam on that famous waters!