"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
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Two Worlds
Photo by Inactive. on Pexels.com Life before breath Two worlds collide Faint voices, into this world speak Good or ill That is yet to be known Both worlds thrive Both lives grow Will these two lives meet Will they flourish together Will the one see light Or stay forever unseen If these two lives meet … Continue reading Two Worlds
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
The Stars and Truth
Do you ever step outside and look up at the stars? The stars call us out, digging deep into our very soul. We cannot hide our hearts from them. We cannot hide our thoughts. In some ways, the stars help us see who we are. There is a shift that takes place when we lift … Continue reading The Stars and Truth
Be the Author of Your Narrative
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 it has been developing throughout our entire life. What role do we play in the narrative? What defines our character? These are the questions … Continue reading Be the Author of Your Narrative
Timelines: 38 Years
I turned 38 years old today. Every year on this day, I look back on life. With each passing year, certain memories begin to fade, and even those major events in life that feel as if they just happened begin to slowly fade. It's good to know how life is pieced together. This year in … Continue reading Timelines: 38 Years
Stop and Say Hello
I saw a friend running the other day while I was driving home. I've seen him running this route before, but usually I just keep on driving home. This time though, I decided to stop and join him; so I parked in a nearby lot, and ran to meet him. We were able to check … Continue reading Stop and Say Hello
Of Growth and Change
Don't let life pass you by; also, do not believe that your best opportunities are behind you. We are where we are, and there is nothing we can do to change what has brought us here; but we can make adjustments right now, if where we are is not where we want to be, or … Continue reading Of Growth and Change
17 Years
On our 17 year anniversary, my wife and I were asked, "What's the secret to a long marriage?" Basically, it's my wife's extreme patience with me and her tolerance of my antics. Just joking... well, kind of. There are many pieces that go into building a strong relationship. It's not really one thing that makes … Continue reading 17 Years
Longing
Longing is a double edged sword. Longing that is backed by vision becomes the wind in your sails, and it will push you forward. Longing that cannot be explained, or that is rooted in selfishness or envy, will feel like rowing upstream. In one arena we will find ambition, and in the other we will … Continue reading Longing
The Story We Write 