Aragorn: "Give me your sword. What is your name?" Haleth: "Haleth son of Hama my lord. The men are saying we will not live out the night they are saying it is hopeless." Aragorn: "This is a good sword, Haleth son of Hama...There is always hope" There is always hope I love this scene from the Two Towers … Continue reading There is Always Hope
Month: January 2020
Two Worlds
Photo by Inactive. on Pexels.com Life before breath Two worlds collide Faint voices, into this world speak Good or ill That is yet to be known Both worlds thrive Both lives grow Will these two lives meet Will they flourish together Will the one see light Or stay forever unseen If these two lives meet … Continue reading Two Worlds
What We Do Matters
All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.- Gandalf (The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien The life we live is a life of impact, and what we do matters. We are penning the pages of a story that began with the onset of our being, and … Continue reading What We Do Matters
Redefining what defines us
How to ask meaningful Questions Photo by Savvas Stavrinos on Pexels.com "So, what do you do?" This is this question I have been asked most in my adult life, and usually, it just means where do you work? This question always made me a little anxious. On one hand, it was easy to answer because I was … Continue reading Redefining what defines us
Know Thyself
Align decisions with values for an impactful life Know thyself. We are on a constant journey for meaning, and until we establish some foundation of who we are, we will continue to search for anything that creates a spark inside of our hearts. This foundation is necessary for building a life that moves toward a … Continue reading Know Thyself
Minutes
How to utilize our time to align with our purpose Photo by Kjartan Einarssonon Unsplash We are living in the future. This isn’t exactly what I thought 2020 would look like when I was a kid, but it is still advanced. Though we do not have hoverboards, we do have boards that are propelled by the shifting … Continue reading Minutes
A Spark and a Flame
A spark at sightAnd the heart ignitesIs this meOr just inspiring? Is it the path itselfOr just a marker along the wayReminding me On the path I should stay? A flame unattendedCan cause great damageThe flame will die outLeaving but cold and ashes A fire that is fedWill last the nightThis flame can bring lifeAnd … Continue reading A Spark and a Flame
Navigating Change Part 3
Facing death with honor I always wanted to have arms like my dad. They weren't huge Hulk Hogan arms, but they looked strong. Actually, I wanted to be like my dad in a lot of ways, as his strength lay not only in his arms but in his heart. Though he was strong, he would … Continue reading Navigating Change Part 3
Mind Quality
Meditation is hard for me. I believe it is beneficial, also it has been recommended to me by counselors, podcasts, ted talks, and friends. That being said, the act of sitting down and focusing on breathing or mantras is incredibly...well, boring, to be honest. Though that is my perception, that does not make it a … Continue reading Mind Quality
A Poem for the Restless Soul
Some nights are longSo we anticipate the dawn Though sleep may come for an hour or tworest eludes us the whole night through What can we do but wake and reflectCry out for help and pray for some rest The dawn will come as it always doesAnother chance to change what was Don’t fear the … Continue reading A Poem for the Restless Soul
The Story We Write 