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      "body": "<html>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;Bless <del><em>My</em></del><del> </del>Our Soul s&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The last few days, I have been deep in thought. That may not be very unusual for me but it seems my thoughts have brought deeper concerns as to my existence and purpose. One of the reasons for this train of thought has to do with my recent health issues. About this time last year, I was diagnosed with having cancer. This is my second time as I fought cancer about 12 years ago. Now, I have to do it again. A year later, just a few weeks ago, I was told I was cancer free. I have fought the good fight twice, and I have won.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Now I cannot help thinking about my existence now and forever. I know many people who have experienced similar life changing events tend to become more religious. There is nothing wrong with that as it gives them a sense of being. As for me, religion is not the answer. I do, however, believe that people have souls and that the life here is not the only life instore for us all. I do not have the answers and I do not believe any religion has the answer either. I do believe that the answer maybe somewhat close to the teachings of most religions and not in any particular one.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>But religion is not what I wanted to talk about. I do believe we have a soul, or a spirit, that continues after our bodies die off. I do not know what is to come but I believe we continue on and perhaps, take on a life form of some sort. I also believe that our behavior in this life, has an effect on our next life. I offer no proof and I do not expect anyone to agree, but I am sure some will. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>Western religions tend to believe that this life is it and our souls go to heaven if God is pleased and are punished if he is not. Many eastern religions lean toward reincarnation that rewards the level and quality of life if we lived the last one right. If we failed to live right, we regress to a low level or quality in our next life. I think our soul, or our life force, in a none material form, is recycled. I tend to think that how we behave and live this current life has an effect on the next. Again, I offer no proof.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>However, it seems to me, life is not just materialistic in form but also in an energy form. By that I mean, a living, breathing creature, the likes of what we see on earth, is material in form whereas energy, a force if you will, is not in a material form. Our souls, or our spirit, is in an energy form. But life can also be in an inanimate object, such as a rock. As I see it, the very atoms that make up the rock have electrons in constant movement. It seems to me that this is a life form in and of itself. So how do I relate this to my soul? I can only tell you how I feel and not how it is. This is because I do not know exactly how it is.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Perhaps after my time here on earth, I will be able to know and understand more and maybe I will be able to retain that level of understanding when my next material form of life become mine. With that in mind, I wonder why I do not remember before my life here. Was it because my form of life did not have the ability to remember? Who knows, maybe I was a rock, or a gnat with no brain big enough to remember. Or does the mind not convey to the soul? I hear some people say they remember their past life. Maybe they do. I know I do not.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>I can’t say for sure, but I do feel that I will be better off spiritually in my next form of life. I have been a good person overall, here on earth. Not perfect for sure, but I have tried to be good and I have asked for forgiveness when I faulter. I am comfortable with who I am. I have survived cancer now twice, but I was not afraid before or now of dying. However, I am afraid of the process. Death is coming, no one is willing to go, but we all know it will happen. It is the cycle and is good in its own way. Emotionally, the living will grieve. The dying fight to survive. I believe we all find peace after death. Your soul lives on. Thus, we do to. God bless our souls.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>McDowell&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Think loud if you must, but at least think.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>P.S. Comments are welcome. &nbsp;</p>\n</html>",
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      "body": "<html>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;Bless <del><em>My</em></del><del> </del>Our Soul s&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The last few days, I have been deep in thought. That may not be very unusual for me but it seems my thoughts have brought deeper concerns as to my existence and purpose. One of the reasons for this train of thought has to do with my recent health issues. About this time last year, I was diagnosed with having cancer. This is my second time as I fought cancer about 12 years ago. Now, I have to do it again. A year later, just a few weeks ago, I was told I was cancer free. I have fought the good fight twice, and I have won.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Now I cannot help thinking about my existence now and forever. I know many people who have experienced similar life changing events tend to become more religious. There is nothing wrong with that as it gives them a sense of being. As for me, religion is not the answer. I do, however, believe that people have souls and that the life here is not the only life instore for us all. I do not have the answers and I do not believe any religion has the answer either. I do believe that the answer maybe somewhat close to the teachings of most religions and not in any particular one.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>But religion is not what I wanted to talk about. I do believe we have a soul, or a spirit, that continues after our bodies die off. I do not know what is to come but I believe we continue on and perhaps, take on a life form of some sort. I also believe that our behavior in this life, has an effect on our next life. I offer no proof and I do not expect anyone to agree, but I am sure some will. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>Western religions tend to believe that this life is it and our souls go to heaven if God is pleased and are punished if he is not. Many eastern religions lean toward reincarnation that rewards the level and quality of life if we lived the last one right. If we failed to live right, we regress to a low level or quality in our next life. I think our soul, or our life force, in a none material form, is recycled. I tend to think that how we behave and live this current life has an effect on the next. Again, I offer no proof.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>However, it seems to me, life is not just materialistic in form but also in an energy form. By that I mean, a living, breathing creature, the likes of what we see on earth, is material in form whereas energy, a force if you will, is not in a material form. Our souls, or our spirit, is in an energy form. But life can also be in an inanimate object, such as a rock. As I see it, the very atoms that make up the rock have electrons in constant movement. It seems to me that this is a life form in and of itself. So how do I relate this to my soul? I can only tell you how I feel and not how it is. This is because I do not know exactly how it is.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Perhaps after my time here on earth, I will be able to know and understand more and maybe I will be able to retain that level of understanding when my next material form of life become mine. With that in mind, I wonder why I do not remember before my life here. Was it because my form of life did not have the ability to remember? Who knows, maybe I was a rock, or a gnat with no brain big enough to remember. Or does the mind not convey to the soul? I hear some people say they remember their past life. Maybe they do. I know I do not.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>I can’t say for sure, but I do feel that I will be better off spiritually in my next form of life. I have been a good person overall, here on earth. Not perfect for sure, but I have tried to be good and I have asked for forgiveness when I faulter. I am comfortable with who I am. I have survived cancer now twice, but I was not afraid before or now of dying. However, I am afraid of the process. Death is coming, no one is willing to go, but we all know it will happen. It is the cycle and is good in its own way. Emotionally, the living will grieve. The dying fight to survive. I believe we all find peace after death. Your soul lives on. Thus, we do to. God bless our souls.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>McDowell&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Think loud if you must, but at least think.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>P.S. Comments are welcome. &nbsp;</p>\n</html>",
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Halloween came and went with no Midnight and I still, did not know. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p>A week after Halloween, and still a week away from gaining access to my country house, all was quiet at my Mom’s home. My sister was again awakened at the early hours of the morning by a car, again pulling into the driveway and lighting up her bedroom. She jumped out of bed as soon as she realized a car was there and ran to the window. As before, she only could see shadows and again, the shadow of a person walking in the front yard, but this time, the shadow released a dark figure of a cat. Instantly, with her heart in her throat, she made her way to the front door and opened it just in time to see the car drive off. My sister called “Midnight, come her boy!” Before she could call again, Midnight ran up to her purring with delight. She was stunned! He is back. She woke my Mother and they both showered Midnight with love. 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      "body": "Congratulations @mcdowell! You have completed the following achievement on the Steem blockchain and have been rewarded with new badge(s) :\n\n<table><tr><td>https://steemitimages.com/60x60/http://steemitboard.com/notifications/firstcommented.png</td><td>You got a First Reply</td></tr>\n</table>\n\n<sub>_[Click here to view your Board of Honor](https://steemitboard.com/@mcdowell)_</sub>\n<sub>_If you no longer want to receive notifications, reply to this comment with the word_ `STOP`</sub>\n\n\n\n**Do not miss the last post from @steemitboard:**\n<table><tr><td><a href=\"https://steemit.com/steemfest/@steemitboard/uk1parhd\"><img src=\"https://steemitimages.com/64x128/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSz7NTFn1sazJvocuqkN7uZFHxAUTJrVYz7zqYEEExXfY/image.png\"></a></td><td><a href=\"https://steemit.com/steemfest/@steemitboard/uk1parhd\">SteemFest³ - SteemitBoard Contest Teaser</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href=\"https://steemit.com/steemfest/@steemitboard/the-new-steemfest-award-is-ready\"><img src=\"https://steemitimages.com/64x128/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmeEYkuDHNp3c9dC6Q5s8Wysi8DrXR89FHAFiu5XoQW8Vr/SteemitBoard_header_Krakow2018.png\"></a></td><td><a href=\"https://steemit.com/steemfest/@steemitboard/the-new-steemfest-award-is-ready\">The new Steemfest³ Award is ready!</a></td></tr></table>\n\n> Support [SteemitBoard's project](https://steemit.com/@steemitboard)! **[Vote for its witness](https://v2.steemconnect.com/sign/account-witness-vote?witness=steemitboard&approve=1)** and **get one more award**!",
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      "body": "<html>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;Bless <del><em>My</em></del><del> </del>Our Soul s&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The last few days, I have been deep in thought. That may not be very unusual for me but it seems my thoughts have brought deeper concerns as to my existence and purpose. One of the reasons for this train of thought has to do with my recent health issues. About this time last year, I was diagnosed with having cancer. This is my second time as I fought cancer about 12 years ago. Now, I have to do it again. A year later, just a few weeks ago, I was told I was cancer free. I have fought the good fight twice, and I have won.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Now I cannot help thinking about my existence now and forever. I know many people who have experienced similar life changing events tend to become more religious. There is nothing wrong with that as it gives them a sense of being. As for me, religion is not the answer. I do, however, believe that people have souls and that the life here is not the only life instore for us all. I do not have the answers and I do not believe any religion has the answer either. I do believe that the answer maybe somewhat close to the teachings of most religions and not in any particular one.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>But religion is not what I wanted to talk about. I do believe we have a soul, or a spirit, that continues after our bodies die off. I do not know what is to come but I believe we continue on and perhaps, take on a life form of some sort. I also believe that our behavior in this life, has an effect on our next life. I offer no proof and I do not expect anyone to agree, but I am sure some will. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>Western religions tend to believe that this life is it and our souls go to heaven if God is pleased and are punished if he is not. Many eastern religions lean toward reincarnation that rewards the level and quality of life if we lived the last one right. If we failed to live right, we regress to a low level or quality in our next life. I think our soul, or our life force, in a none material form, is recycled. I tend to think that how we behave and live this current life has an effect on the next. Again, I offer no proof.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>However, it seems to me, life is not just materialistic in form but also in an energy form. By that I mean, a living, breathing creature, the likes of what we see on earth, is material in form whereas energy, a force if you will, is not in a material form. Our souls, or our spirit, is in an energy form. But life can also be in an inanimate object, such as a rock. As I see it, the very atoms that make up the rock have electrons in constant movement. It seems to me that this is a life form in and of itself. So how do I relate this to my soul? I can only tell you how I feel and not how it is. This is because I do not know exactly how it is.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Perhaps after my time here on earth, I will be able to know and understand more and maybe I will be able to retain that level of understanding when my next material form of life become mine. With that in mind, I wonder why I do not remember before my life here. Was it because my form of life did not have the ability to remember? Who knows, maybe I was a rock, or a gnat with no brain big enough to remember. Or does the mind not convey to the soul? I hear some people say they remember their past life. Maybe they do. I know I do not.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>I can’t say for sure, but I do feel that I will be better off spiritually in my next form of life. I have been a good person overall, here on earth. Not perfect for sure, but I have tried to be good and I have asked for forgiveness when I faulter. I am comfortable with who I am. I have survived cancer now twice, but I was not afraid before or now of dying. However, I am afraid of the process. Death is coming, no one is willing to go, but we all know it will happen. It is the cycle and is good in its own way. Emotionally, the living will grieve. The dying fight to survive. I believe we all find peace after death. Your soul lives on. Thus, we do to. God bless our souls.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>McDowell&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Think loud if you must, but at least think.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>P.S. Comments are welcome. &nbsp;</p>\n</html>",
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About a week before Halloween, my mother let him out in the backyard with the intention of bringing him back in before she turned in for the night. The backyard was surrounded by a tall fence, which had little effect on a cat’s roaming habits. &nbsp;A little later, while hoping Midnight was still in the backyard, Mom called for him with no luck, so she went out looking and could not find a trace. At this point, she could do nothing but hope he would be safe on this particular night. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Sometime in the early hours, long before dawn, my sister was awakened by car’s headlight that shown through her bedroom window. This was unusual, due to little or no traffic at the house. but if someone pulled in the driveway, with high beam lights on, her bedroom lit up. Concerned, she got up and peaked out the window. Due to the car’s light shining in her eyes, my sister could not see details, just dark shadows. What she saw alarmed her. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p>She knew Midnight was outside, so when she saw a shadow of a person walk into the front yard, from the car, and pick up something that resembled a cat, she felt chills of dread, up and down her spine. The shadowy figure turned and went to the car and the vehicle backed out onto the street and drove off. My sister ran to the front door and went to look for Midnight. She did not find him. The following day brought no sign of my cat and my Mother and sister both had heavy hearts. They did not tell me about this. They both hoped it was not true and that somehow, Midnight would come home and safe. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Halloween came and went with no sign of Midnight and my Mom dreaded the day when she would have to tell me. What was worse, she was saddened by the menacing thoughts of Midnight’s fate. Halloween came and went with no Midnight and I still, did not know. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p>A week after Halloween, and still a week away from gaining access to my country house, all was quiet at my Mom’s home. My sister was again awakened at the early hours of the morning by a car, again pulling into the driveway and lighting up her bedroom. She jumped out of bed as soon as she realized a car was there and ran to the window. As before, she only could see shadows and again, the shadow of a person walking in the front yard, but this time, the shadow released a dark figure of a cat. Instantly, with her heart in her throat, she made her way to the front door and opened it just in time to see the car drive off. My sister called “Midnight, come her boy!” Before she could call again, Midnight ran up to her purring with delight. She was stunned! He is back. She woke my Mother and they both showered Midnight with love. 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      "body": "<html>\n<p>There are those who do not believe in aliens and that man is alone in the universe. There are those who believe in aliens and that man is not alone in the universe. And then there are those who do not know what to believe. What you believe in, is strictly an individual and personal matter. You can share, or not. That is up to you. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>I have many friends who think that aliens are like all the other “fairy tales” or mystic stories that are just fantasy, told as entertainment. They do not believe in other dimensions, such as are told in the “fairy tales”. An example would be the story of an Irish man who was walking down a wooded path on his way home after an evening of drinking. The man was surprised to see, what he describes as the mythical Fairy, a winged female type looking creature. 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However, it occurred to me, that if I, or anyone for that matter, could believe in “divine” creatures as presented in one’s religion, good or evil, why would it be so hard to believe in other types of “mythical” creatures? Then my thoughts brought me to questioning immortality and divinity in and of itself. I know I am not the only one with questions, nor the first. But these questions haunt me and have done so for a very long time. I longed for proof. Religion began to present itself with more questions than answers and the proof presented in religious teachings depended more on “faith” rather than proof. Not to discount religion, “faith” is a required thing for most religions and the benefits it brings to the individual, as well as society, as a whole, cannot be overlooked. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>Through the years, I have come to conclude, that there is more to our world than meets the eye, as the saying goes. The more I learn about the world, the solar system and our universe, the more I realize that I know and understand so little. The questions continue to increase far faster and in more profound ways than the answers do. My mind can only be focused on so little, compared to what is out there. I can simply focus on such a small amount. I must accept that some topics cannot occupy my time and others can. One such topic that does occupy my interest is “Aliens”. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>For those who do not believe, or do not want to believe, that is ok with me. I do understand that the subject is not for all. As for myself, I find it impossible to ignore the overwhelming evidence that there are beings who have and are visiting our planet. Beings who are not originally from this planet. Religions of the world are in fact very impressive clues, by themselves. After all, almost all religions tell of god, or the gods, coming down from the heavens to man, and that they came from other than earth. For starters, that makes them aliens, divine or not. Another massive clue would be the Universe itself. There are billions upon billions of galaxies, each with billions upon billions of stars and solar systems which contain many planets each. The odds of our earth, in our solar system, being the only one with life, yet alone, intelligent life, seems impossible. I find it more likely that, we are the continuation, or result of, life from other planets and that we are not alone. Even the religions of the world tell of how life was created by a god here on earth, as was man. Believe what you will, but it would appear that life, and/or intelligent life, is not limited to earth nor intelligence limited to just man. &nbsp;In addition, further evidence can be found through out history in the form of art, writings, artifacts, cultures all around the world. &nbsp;If you want to see, it is not hidden, you just have to look with an open mind. The clues are there. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>An example of some “in your face” clues are the massive structures found all over the world that were built thousands of years ago. We are taught that man used primitive tools to make, move and construct massive structures. We are told they did this in a way and in a time frame that we cannot duplicate today. Some structures we cannot build today despite our modern tools and heavy moving equipment. And yet, we are to believe primitive man did this with inferior hand tools and the sweat of their brow. The obvious clue is that primitive man could not build those fantastic buildings with their methods and tools. Someone or something other than primitive man had a hand in the construction. Aliens? Gods? Mythical creatures? Would aliens and/or s be the same as mythical creatures? After all, God is real in one’s religion where as a god in another religion would be considered a myth. &nbsp;Some believe that aliens are a myth. 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      "body": "Just a quick though about Money.  Money is the \"a medium of exchange\" as stated by Wikipedia.  But how well do we know this \"medium of exchange\"?  \n\nWe all know money, don't we?  Of course, we do!  We use it every day. We go to work to earn it.  We bring our paychecks home and pay our bills.  We spend it on entertainment.  We borrow it so we can buy things, before we have the money, and we pay it back later.  Sometimes we loan money to friends or neighbors and we get upset when it's not paid back.  Sometimes we donate money to the needy or to our favorite charity.  Everyone knows there are many businesses that deal with money as their products.  There are banks and investment companies that we conduct our personal and occupation businesses almost every day.  We use bank cards and debit cards for almost all our purchases.  We see this as money, not cash, but money just the same.\n\nAnd now there is crypto currency.  It is the newest thing in money.  A few years ago, credit card came into being and it was the new form of money.  Later debit cards became the norm.  Cash is not used as often as before.  Digital currency is everywhere.  But crypto currency puts a new twist on the money concept.  Yes it is a digital form much like debit cards.  What is unique is that crypto currency is not controlled by governments and is openly controlled by the people.  \n\nOk, this is something new for most people.  Lets take a quick overview.  Originally, the barter system was all we had.  Then came money, the medium for trade.  It came in many forms before the use of gold and silver.  As civilization grew, paper money came into use and was backed by gold.  This form was very stable because it was backed by a solid form of currency.  That is that each paper note was worth a give amount of gold and or silver.  Today, paper money and digital money, in the form of credit cards and debit cards, are not backed by gold and silver and thus are very unstable.  Known as fiat currency, governments control and manipulate the value of fiat money.  This manipulation, or abuse, has caused the fiat form of paper and digital money to deteriorate in value and stability.  Countries around the world have and will continue to have economic collapses due the nature of governmental abuse.  No country is immune to this where fiat currency is used.  Now a new change is coming.\n\nJust like before, crypto currency is going to take over.  Unlike original money, before fiat currency, gold and silver do not back crypto currency.  Unlike fiat money, governments cannot control or manipulate crypto currency.  Good solid crypto has a limit to the amount created and is backed by solid business projects.  A new concept.  There is much to learn about this type of currency of which I am not going to cover here and now.  However, I would like to point out that crypto currency is here to stay and will most likely take over when the fiat system collapses.  I dare say, the collapse of fiat money and its world wide economy is going to collapse sooner that later.  \n\nFor now, I recommend everybody learn what you can about money, fiat and crypto currency.  I will end with this one question.  Do we really know money?  If you do, you are ahead of the game.  If you do not, don't delay learning.  Your financial stability depends on it. \n\nTake care my friends.\nMcDowell",
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