Great people are those who make the most out of any opportunity that comes up in life. Even greater are are those who transform seemingly harsh circumstances of their life into life’s greatest success. What do you think would be the best thing for you to do if you are to be shut up in a prison for 56 years? Willie B. Blackmon is, in fact, serving a 56 year term in a prison in Missourie, USA. And he is making use of his time as a prisoner in the best possible way, to practice spirituality, to find God, to realise that God is Love. But it’s not as simple as it sounds, read from Willie’s own words how life in prison has helped him grow spiritually and how spirituality has transformed him into a better human being. I am not aware of the kind of crime that got him into prison in the first place or the kind of life he is now living in prison, but from his article I see that he is a much better person than most living outside. They say “Salt of the earth”… Willie B. Blackmon is definitely one such salt of the earth.
Here is the link to the article: “The Blessings of Prison” by Willie B. Blackmon.
See also: Crime and punishment
Kishore says:
In my opinion, the ‘busyness’ we engage in rarely leaves us with time to reflect. Solitude whether forced or voluntary will bring the us closer to the divine within.
18 September 2007, 8:54 pmSrini says:
That’s true
… solitude can inspire.
But for us who can’t afford it, I think it is still possible to find that peaceful spot within inspite of all the mad rush. I think the way to do this is to command your mind/body to engage in worldly business, but be unattached, just watch, don’t identify your ’self’ with mind and body. See my interpretation of a popular verse from the Gita for my views and thoughts on this. But don’t ask me if I can really live this way. I’m still making efforts to bring this into practical terms on a consistent basis, but I know I’ll get there in time.
18 September 2007, 9:19 pm