[at-l] 'Outen' the SACRED flame

["bogey1" <bogey1@worldlynxyork.net>]

'Outen' the flame. 
Other than religious, according to Webster, one of the definitions of
sacred is: inviolable, cannot be profaned or injured; unbroken.
Possibly a more politically correct word for sacred is "cherish". 
Rather than go off in a flame about a choice of words, 
let us understand that many believers in diety feel a sense of closeness 
to their god on "the trail", away from the fast-paced life. And to them it
is sacred. 
Others may not feel or acknowledge a spiritual touchstone and that is their
right.
Its up to every one to glean whatever good they can from 
the events in their lives and allow others to do the same.

The word "cherish" by definition means: 
    To hold or esteem dear; treat with tenderness; 
    protect and aid; encourage; harbor in the mind. 
 
I, personally, cherish "the trail" and hope everyone would, too.
I regard my feelings as sacred. 

SLIM

 
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