Tuesday, April 15, 2025

To Be, Or Not To Be

 


“To be, or not to be, that is the question:



Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer

The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,

Or to take arms against a sea of troubles

And by opposing end them.”*



Whether ‘tis best in life to be loved or feared

To gain in gratitude and goodwill 

Or lose in wants and desires.



To be strengthened by honor and duty 

Or weakened by tricks from adversaries exploitive and divisive in harm.


Whether ‘tis wiser to follow the holy or ruthlessly destroy with the unholy.



To be, or not to be, that is the question.






*William Shakespeare, Hamlet.


**Doubt is a normal response when faith is tested.** Many people live their lives in fear.  In this state of fear, some may commit terrible ...