Photo by Min An on Pexels.com I love a rainy day. The sound of the droplets hitting the surrounding surfaces create a steady sound that will lull one to sleep if they find themselves a little too cozy. The impact varies from a light pitter-patter to a chaotic thrashing. I love standing in the rain, … Continue reading Lasting Impact
Author: Brian Grayum
Save Some for Yourself
What would happen if we took our advice? Photo by Lina Trochez on Unsplash Writing is beautiful, writing is liberating, and through writing, we find beauty and uniqueness in the ordinary, and significance in the seemingly insignificant. Through this artful expression, one can also find a release for the build-up of pain, joy, sorrow, and inspiration that grows inside. … Continue reading Save Some for Yourself
Find Meaning in Creative Spaces
How building a birdhouse can change the world Original Photo by Author I had this idea for a birdhouse that I wanted to build. There was a burst of excitement at the birth of this idea, as I envisioned the finished product and the joy that would come through the process. I began by putting the pencil … Continue reading Find Meaning in Creative Spaces
From the Wreckage
A poem Photo from Public Domain How did I get here?Floating through the sea on not but a plankI don't remember the ship going downOnly a hole here and a hole there This plank will eventually give like the othersAnd I'll need to find anotherNo land in sight, but it must be nearHow did this … Continue reading From the Wreckage
One at a Time
Experiencing life and responding to longing Original Photo by Author The less we do, the more we long. It is possible to think our life away; thinking about the possibilities, while not seizing the opportunities. We cannot do all things, but we must do some. We do not have to take that many risks, we … Continue reading One at a Time
Midweek Thought: Do Life
I watched The Secret Life of Walter Mitty with my family a couple of weeks ago and found myself inspired. The movie is an extremely entertaining and creative encouragement to live life and not just dream life. This idea hits home for me because I often find myself in the "woulda coulda shoulda" type of thinking. This … Continue reading Midweek Thought: Do Life
Scripting the Narrative of Today
Write your way into the day Today is the page and I am the pen, what story will be written? Today started with a request to open my eyes, not as in waking to greet the day, but rather waking to meet the world. Some days wear a veil, eyes open, but nothing seems clear. … Continue reading Scripting the Narrative of Today
Time of Mind
What is worth the time of mind?
Friendship
A poem for the bringers of hope Few thingsWarm the heartLike the embrace of a friend Few things Calm the mindLike the comfort of a friend In the lightWhen all is wellTheir presence is welcomed In the darkWhen all feels lostTheir presence is prized In hopeless momentsI cannot seeFor the dark is greatAnd light I … Continue reading Friendship
Understanding Depression
Insights from Johann Hari's Lost Connections Original Photo I just finished reading the book Lost Connections by Johann Hari. The subtitle of the book is Uncovering the real causes of depression - and the unexpected solutions. I believe that we all will encounter depression at some point in our life, whether it be direct or indirect. I know that … Continue reading Understanding Depression
The Story We Write 