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Problem

Just sayin’, “no problem”, does not help. There is a tendency to dismiss problems, by suggesting they are not, what they are: an issue to deal with. Time and time again problems remain. Unless trouble is responded to, these issues will not resolve themselves. Just sayin’, “no problem”, does not help. Unacknowledged problems will fester,Continue reading “Problem”

Success

Success is not by number assessed. Success is by commitment possessed. I do wonder how good I have done. I doubt it is in more the merrier. I believe what counts is having fun. There are those who would fully dismiss this hard to accept success notion. I submit fun is getting a kiss. SuccessContinue reading “Success”

Forgive and Forget

I am asked to forgive those who have offended me This is not easy, when there’s no reparation; and even harder, when there’s no preparation. I am asked to forget what I have forgiven This is possible but difficult to realize. It requires imagination and a penchant to idealize. Truth is not transactional Truth isContinue reading “Forgive and Forget”

Redeemer (Psalm 19)

Heaven declares the beauty of God; Earth proclaims the work of Her hands. Everyday in every way they announce Her; always in all ways they present Her. Her promise is for all Her voice is heard by every one. Her song goes out to all the earth, it calls across theContinue reading “Redeemer (Psalm 19)”

Helper

He drew an invisible X on the floor, “Stand right here and don’t move”. He handed me the droplight and pointed to a spot ahead of us, “If you want to help, shine the light here.” I was ten and really wanted to help, How was this helpful? He put the toolbox down, opened it,Continue reading “Helper”

Holy Family

Bless our family during this pandemic time give us courage and patience – make us safe. Bless the mothers of our families during this endless time give them kindness and gentleness – make them aware. Bless the heads of our families during this dark time give them wisdom and prudence – make them attentive. BlessContinue reading “Holy Family”

Clearing the Car

I parked the car backwards at the front of the driveway prepared to pull out. A Nor’easter was rambling and as expected, blanketed us with a lot of snow. Slowly, inch by inch, hour by hour it piled up, covering everything earthbound. Covering eyesore and beauty with quiet equanimity, regardless of stature. Transformed by change,Continue reading “Clearing the Car”

Assent’s Ascent

Who can be one with God?.. The psalmist says The person with clean hands and pure heart The person who does not lie by oath or deceive by swear[1] Clean hands work delivers dignity it is not how much, or how well it is the joy of producing Pure heart intention affords affinity the expressionContinue reading “Assent’s Ascent”

Savior (Psalm 142)

I call out to my God. I pray to Her for Her favor. I pour out my problem to Her. I tell Her about my trouble. When I grow weak, She knows what I’m going through. In the path where I walk, people have hidden a trap to catch me. Look around me,Continue reading “Savior (Psalm 142)”

Resiliency

To hope against hope To remain calm To embrace change It staggers the imagination What we are faced with: Global destruction Political dissention Social declination Religious diminution Physical deterioration Irreparable damage has been done Can we make a difference? Global restoration Political renovation Social reformation ReligiousContinue reading “Resiliency”