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
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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
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
There is Always Hope
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
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
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
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
Humility and Resilience
How to win and lose well. You can see it in someone's eyes at times, especially in the eyes of children. There is a longing, a deep emotional battle taking place that shows itself in tense physical signals; clenching of the fists, tears welling up in the eyes, a furrowing of the brow, or a pursing … Continue reading Humility and Resilience
The Story We Write 