From Neverland and Beyond

What if there's really a Neverland where everybody could stay young forever?

How I wish. But since even Google map could not find it, let's talk about Peter Pan, the boy who refused to grow. It's a good story. I love it. I watched Hook more than ten times. Wow!

But I say, this is one of the stories that look good in books and in movies, but not in reality. Why?

Nicole Kidman has lost several contracts lately not because she is getting old, but because she refused to get old gracefully. Botox has frozen her face that she could hardly project the true character of her role.

I know people who have thousands worth of collectible items. They said the hobby gives them pleasure. Fine. But pleasure of what? Security and the memory of being loved.

A lot of people are still living in their Neverlands. They refused to let go of the old pain. They refused to let go of the things they had wanted to own. They refused to let go of the good old-day memories. They refused to grow and embrace the now and the people around them.

Neverland is not a place. It is the state of mind of the people who are afraid to move on. These people are Peter Pans of our time. Peter Pans could never be truly happy. Why?

Because:
Happiness is real.
It could not be a product of our fantasies.
Happiness is only for REAL people;
And real people are those who have the courage to face and ENJOY the here and now…

Father,
You are the God of time.
Give us the courage
To accept the past, enjoy the present and prepare for the future
Where Your Kingdom reigns, the real Neverland…
In Jesus’ Name.
Amen…

photo top: M J’s Neverland Ranch; Right: virtuartgallery | Posted by john b. bejo