This is a piece on resilience and perspective. I had taken a pretty decent fall while climbing a boulder back in June 11, 2016*; and that fall resulted in two oral surgeries, 6 root canals, and two implants. I had lost two of my bottom teeth, along with some of the gum and bone that … Continue reading The Little Things
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Last Words
It was a cold winter morning, and the stars were making their final plea to be seen. Dawn soon would come and the sun would chase away the brilliance of the stars. In that moment, I felt inspired. These lights will shine until the sunlight spreads the expanse of the sky, and in that, there … Continue reading Last Words
The Road Less Traveled
It was a cool and cloudy morning as I strolled though downtown Flagstaff. It was about 40 degrees, the air smelled of rain, and the clouds were settling low in such a way that you could not see the Mountain. The traffic was minimal, and it was fairly silent; aside from the occasional train passing … Continue reading The Road Less Traveled
First Words
The first words we choose to speak in a day, give insight into the state of our hearts and minds. I was watching the sun rise through the window of our living room this weekend, and it was as if something had lit the sky ablaze. The sky changed from soft gray to a blazing … Continue reading First Words
Books
Books have power. When you enter into a book, you are beginning a journey. Perhaps this journey will take you to far away lands where tales of honor, valor, and treachery reign. You may find yourself standing in the shoes of a hero, a villain, or the oppressed; feeling what they feel, and almost seeing … Continue reading Books
The Story We Write
If you know me, you are part of my story. Our lives are not lived independent of the world around us; rather, they are connected and strung together to weave our human story. Each word spoken, glance given, or space shared become part of the narrative. The story is being written, will you choose to … Continue reading The Story We Write
Forward Motion, Empathy, and Impact
If we can learn to see what we accomplish in the midst of a struggle, we can find the strength and confidence to keep moving.
Hope
I love the Christmas season. I love the smell of pine, the chill in the air, the good food, the merry gatherings, and the music all around. The songs range from reindeer on the rooftops to declarations of the glory of God, and in that space, there is a story. Whether we long for Santa … Continue reading Hope
The Upside of Being Down
“You Change Your Valley Into A Peak When You Find And Use The Good That Is Hidden In The Bad Time.” - Spencer JohnsonThe following post has been written over the course of the past week, and is a journey through understanding and responding to sadness. It transforms and grows as you read through it, … Continue reading The Upside of Being Down
The Movement of Meaning
There is a movement taking place. It is growing each day, yet it has always been a part of who we are. It is a part of our human story. Each day we wake into the question of "who am I to be?"; and each day we make a choice. Longing for insight, and looking … Continue reading The Movement of Meaning
The Story We Write 