A poem of the night sky Photo by Greg Rakozy on Unsplash As I look up at the night sky A million shards of diamond pierce the blight And it’s the dark that makes them shine Sometimes it’s the beauty of the stars that consume my thoughts Other times, it’s the ebon blanket behind What is it about the … Continue reading The Darkness Behind
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Navigating Life With a Little Help
What my dad taught me about toughness 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 … Continue reading Navigating Life With a Little Help
The Ever-Changing Normality of Life
Photo by Evie S. on Unsplash Raise your hand if you enjoy stretching. My hand would’ve stayed steady at my side when I was younger, but now my hand would shoot up in the air. What used to seem like a waste of time now feels like a drug that I can’t live without. We are … Continue reading The Ever-Changing Normality of Life
A Letter to Myself, and a Message for You
"If someone spoke to you the way you do to you, I'd put their teeth through; love yourself." - IDLES Television Four years ago, our family had a significant amount of change. All of us experience and adapt to change on a regular basis, whether it is adjusting to the entrance of newness into our life … Continue reading A Letter to Myself, and a Message for You
Commitment is the Key
Steady work makes for solid achievement Though we know that good things take time, managing the expectation for quick returns on minimal investment is still a struggle. We reap what we sow, and oftentimes, we do not see the hours, days, or years of intentional groundwork that laid the foundation for that harvest. What we … Continue reading Commitment is the Key
Ease into the New World
Identify and remember what has been learned during this pandemic. Tonight the moon is full and bright and combined with the warm nights, it feels as if one could forgo sleep and ride the energy of the light. That happened to me the other night as the moon was almost full. Though I wanted to … Continue reading Ease into the New World
The Story of Today
Gratefulness and hope Photo by Dan Grayum Where are you in your life at this moment? Are you at a place of hope, where you see brightness ahead, regardless of the darkness that may be around you? Do you feel lost, as if you have no idea how you got to be in the place … Continue reading The Story of Today
Alone yet not Alone
Connection is within our grasp Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash There will be times when we are alone. There will be times when we are not alone but will feel alone. Sometimes, this aloneness will be translated into loneliness, and other times it will be translated as solitude. If we find ourselves feeling lonely even amid community, … Continue reading Alone yet not Alone
A Walk in the Woods Awakens the Soul
Find motivation and share hope Original Photo by Author Great things happen when I get out into nature, from a mental standpoint. There is a part of my brain that holds answers, insights, and creative ideas, and within that part of my brain is a treasure chest with a lock on it. The key to … Continue reading A Walk in the Woods Awakens the Soul
Hope Begins with a Choice
Motivating insights from life, books, and movies Photo by Joao Tzanno on Unsplash In my experience, I have found that I am never alone in my struggles or questions. We are not alone in this world, and we are journeying together on this path of life. Therefore, when I go through difficult times and receive insights that bring … Continue reading Hope Begins with a Choice
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