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
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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
To Be Yourself
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." The quote above is from Ralph Waldo Emerson; and I often turn to it when I need motivation or need to be reminded that there is a whole world taking place as I walk through my … Continue reading To Be Yourself
Wake
Death it comes and it leaves a hole, and it takes it's toll on us. There are few experiences in life that hit like the death of a friend or loved one. It is finite, and that is hard to come to grips with. It is hard to see someone's face in your mind, yet … Continue reading Wake
The Struggle is a Privilege
Have you ever found yourself impacted by a quote or statement? "I love a good quote." - Me I am constantly looking for tid bits of wisdom in blogs or books, or listening for them in conversations and presentations. Whether it's inspiration or insight, I find that words can have a great impact. I was … Continue reading The Struggle is a Privilege
Of Death and Life
"The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living." - Marcus Tullius Cicero I was listening to some Harry Belafonte the other day, and he has song about an ugly dad whose kids are ashamed of him because he is ugly (Mamma Look a Boo Boo); I started laughing, because it is … Continue reading Of Death and Life
The Story We Write 