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
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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
My Running Hat
My Sister in law gave me this trucker style hat some years ago. She said that it looked like it would be a good hat to wear while running, and honestly, it was a pretty cool hat. It was a little bigger than I would prefer though, so it actually spent some time just sitting … Continue reading My Running Hat
The Power of a Child
Do you ever pray? As far back as I can remember, prayer has been in my life. Over the past few years though, I have been rethinking prayer. I have not been questioning the reality of prayer, or if it is of worth, but rather, I have been thinking about my personal interaction and responsibility … Continue reading The Power of a Child
The Little Things
This is a piece on resilience and perspective. I had taken a pretty decent fall while climbing a boulder back in June 11, 2016*; and that fall resulted in two oral surgeries, 6 root canals, and two implants. I had lost two of my bottom teeth, along with some of the gum and bone that … Continue reading The Little Things
First Words
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
Forward Motion, Empathy, and Impact
If we can learn to see what we accomplish in the midst of a struggle, we can find the strength and confidence to keep moving.
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
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
Lessons from the stars: Comfort and the Necessary
Last night was a good night for stargazing. Piercing through the ebony background, the stars seemed to appear before my eyes. I just stood there for a while soaking in the grandness of it all, wondering how many people I was sharing that piece of sky with? How many people were at that moment looking … Continue reading Lessons from the stars: Comfort and the Necessary
The Story We Write 