Examine how we love Photo by Ben White on Unsplash When the world was on the trajectory that it had been on, it is not hard to understand that we have encountered a world-changing type of tragedy that is reshaping our understanding of the way the world is, and what is good and what needs to be left behind. … Continue reading Going Beyond
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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
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
Navigating Change Part 2
A story of my father. Photo by Jakub Gorajek on Unsplash I love my father and I love him well, I hope to see him someday soon. — Alexi Murdoch “Someday Soon” The first time I heard Alexi Murdoch, I was hooked. I bought the album Time Without Consequence in 2006 right before we had … Continue reading Navigating Change Part 2
Navigating Change Part 1
A journey of the soul began with a home renovation. Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash Change. It’s always on the move, and it’s always… well, changing I guess. It brings about newness and freshness, this is why some hunger for change; but with every new beginning there is also an ending of something, and … Continue reading Navigating Change Part 1
Transitions, Courage, and Insight
"Courage cannot erase our fear, courage is when we face our fear." - Newsies Broadway musical
Obligation to Opportunity
I had to take a moment to step outside and take a few breaths tonight. Something about the dark sky and bright stars brings me calm, and I needed to be calmed ; though I could not quite figure out why. There has been a lot going on the past few days, but it was … Continue reading Obligation to Opportunity
Good Things
I have heard it said that "you can never have too much of a good thing", and I believed that for a time. What I have found during the last year though is quite a different train of thought. I discovered that too much good food can make me feel sick, and potentially pack on … Continue reading Good Things
At year’s end
As the year comes to a close… It's that time of year for reflection and action as we learn from the days behind us, and look forward to the days ahead. The here and now is a good place to be. There is much joy, and much to be thankful for during the holidays; as … Continue reading At year’s end
Take a moment
Breathe. That's what I tell myself as I wake up in a restless state this morning. Just breathe. It's a lot harder than it sounds, because my mind is already indexing projects that should be completed; and planning out the day ahead. The only problem is that it's the Friday after Thanksgiving, I got no … Continue reading Take a moment
The Story We Write 