Gesundheit

I first became aware of my "closeness issue" when I was about five. I remember my grandma teaching me that I'm supposed to say "God Bless You" after someone sneezes. While I believe God blesses each and every one of us, it was hard for me to call upon God to do anything. I mean, I'm sorry you sneezed, but is that really something that deserves the attention of God? Oh, and who am I to call upon God to bless you...No offense.

Luckily, I was born both Irish and German so I could happily call upon my Deutsch roots to confidently comment "Gesundheit" (health) when someone sneezes. But, when forced to think a bit harder, an encouraging Gesundheit is still a wish of good health, and aren't all wishes prayers, and aren't all prayers a similar invocation?

I could seriously think myself in circles C.S. Lewis-vivisection-style on the subject.

Now I'm not the only one to address this, so if you're looking for other thoughts on the subject, search throughout Blogspot...here is one take on the subject I found from another blogger out there.