Poetry is the song of my heart, the stringing together of words in rhyme and rhythm. The poem below is one I wrote in 2014 and thought it worth sharing here. Reading over past posts reminds me from where I’ve come and how I’ve made it to this current place, with these passions. If you… Read More SWEET SURRENDER
Busyness is a parasite in our culture. It starts as something small, barely recognizable, seemingly harmless; but before long we find that it has completely taken over, it’s damaging fingerprint affecting every aspect of one’s life and wellbeing. Busy has become the acceptable response to a greeting, usually met with an understanding nod of approval. Calendar… Read More 5 COUNTERINTUITIVE THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU’RE BUSY
The hot sting of tears is familiar in the presence of injustice. They flow when harsh words have been spoken, poor decisions made, people disregarded. They are different than other tears, and, often to my chagrin, cannot be stopped. But never mistake these tears for weakness. For they are often evidence of the deep pain… Read More ON CELEBRATING STRENGTH
Violence. Racism. Hatred. The media is quick to report the gruesome details. Tragedy has stuck again, leaving a wake of hurt and heartbreak. Senseless and meaningless acts, leaving all of us in mourning and shaking our heads in disbelief. And if that wasn’t enough, we have experienced destruction through natural means of great proportion. Disasters… Read More LOVE THY NEIGHBOR