Beyond I believe, or at least need to believeThat god is all around all of usThat we have access to the source of all creationLove, hope, strengthThat none of us are excluded from that source connection Beauty It's all around us and in each of usPerhaps this is the most valuable belief I holdI need … Continue reading Beyond/Beauty/Opportunity
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Two Twenty
To feel full of lightIs a breathtaking... breath giving feelingFeeling full on lifeIs a crazy...beautiful way to beLoss can be viewed as gainAwareness can awaken loveLove is something we can always use more ofA smile seems brighterEyes seem deeperA touch brings peaceVoices bring joy, excitementWhen looking for guidanceBeacons are all aroundWhen looking for GodKeep eyes … Continue reading Two Twenty
On Hope
Photo by Johannes Plenio on Pexels.com Why does hope matter? Hope, it takes on many forms. It may come as a dream, and though it may be only a faint dream, lacking the proper framework to take full form, it can spark an excitement inside of us all the same. Hope reveals itself at the … Continue reading On Hope
This Winter Solstice
Photo by stein egil liland on Pexels.com Not only did daylight diminish more hastily than it typically does, but the day itself had a solemn cloud covering which muted the sun for the duration of daytime we lived. It felt peaceful. Even our puppy, Meadow, slept more often than she did the day before. There … Continue reading This Winter Solstice
Trails, The Black Album, and a Breakthrough
Photo by Jakub Kriz on Unsplash Have you ever tried to avoid noise in your house in the mornings? I’m usually the first one awake in our house, so I try to keep the noise to a minimum as I start my day. Whether it’s grinding coffee, closing cupboards, working out, or cleaning up, I put a lot … Continue reading Trails, The Black Album, and a Breakthrough
Hindsight and the Present
We can't relive the past, but we can learn from it Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com As a parent, I am always trying to do the right thing for my kids, but even the best-laid plans go awry. If you are a parent, then you know that we are winging it most of the time, … Continue reading Hindsight and the Present
Stay Right Here
There is Only Now Photo by Andrik Langfield on Unsplash “There is only now.” — Eckhart Tolle The benefit of looking back on our past is to learn and remember what has brought us to be the person we are today. This is best done with an objective mindset, as a learner, so that we do not get caught up in … Continue reading Stay Right Here
Going Beyond
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
In Light of and Despite 2020
Developing through hard times Photo by Hello I'm Nik 🎞 on Unsplash “Though I feel alone, I am never alone.” These are the words from a song* of my past that have stuck with me throughout the years. Whereas these words have brought me hope at times, they have also fallen with a thud as of late. When the … Continue reading In Light of and Despite 2020
Book Review: Man’s Search for Meaning
Photo by Janko Ferlic on Pexels.com Highlights and quotes from the book by Dr. Viktor Frankl Have you ever been impacted by a book, but were unable to relay specifically what impacted you? I find myself recommending a book, yet only being able to share vague summaries and overarching themes as to why it was … Continue reading Book Review: Man’s Search for Meaning
The Story We Write 