what we seek is seen from the Peak the ascent is alarming and the threat exhausting but the beauty beheld on the Way is enchanting the precipice menaces as we cling to a cliff and teeter on the brink we embrace the Divine gift we cannot procrastinate and continue to climb to see what isContinue reading “mountaintop”
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Lighthouse
On life’s way, there are many ports, our destiny is a journey with stop-overs and passing-throughs. Some places I have to be… and others I want to make On the way, I hug the shoreline, keeping watch that the coast is clear, letting the current carry me. The lessons learned while a sea… make possibleContinue reading “Lighthouse”
Signature Move
A signature move is an essential act that awaits accompaniment. Jackson’s Moon Walk, a handshake, Churchill’s “V” sign, a high five, Fosbury’s Flop, a raised glass, Cesar’s thumb down, a standing ovation, Bernstein’s entreating wave, crossed fingers. Sometimes someone goes unrecognized despite wondrous works. Concealed by who people want to see, disguised by who theyContinue reading “Signature Move”
You Don’t Know, What You Don’t Know
There are always possibilities on my life’s way. What you don’t know suggests honesty is needed and humility is wanted, in order to enjoy here-now. The future waits – how it turns out is up to you… thanks to knowing there is unknown it waits for you to create it. No one knows all itContinue reading “You Don’t Know, What You Don’t Know”
Where There’s a Will There’s a Way
There are always possibilities on my life’s way Fascinating the power fixed to willpower – so powerless considering the impact of circumstances. Change is costly – making things happen asks for help… submission yields to harmony… want and need must be in balance. Obedience – this union of wills cultivates a way with dialogue, sharingContinue reading “Where There’s a Will There’s a Way”
Embracing Change
O God, I am tired and confused. Help me be still, Help me be quiet and listen, Help me not be overwhelmed by what must be done. Give me peace as I start anew. Help me rest assured in your presence, Help me say, “Yes, I can”, Help me trust you and myself. O God,Continue reading “Embracing Change”
Teeny Kuhn
We met in the kitchen and Teeny said, “be careful” – closely looking out for, Teeny mastered here and now. Our paths paralleled mostly we went different ways the same – with voice and hand tremoring, Teeny was resilient. Teeny’s way was the high way indeed the road not taken – a faithful fearlessContinue reading “Teeny Kuhn”
In the Darkness
It is not clear – the way to go It is not blocked, the path is clear. It is unclear because darkness… obscures the given direction Despite this, I must venture forth, step aheart into the darkness, with courage embrace the unknown, engaging what I do not know. “Be not afraid” is a mantra –Continue reading “In the Darkness”
Alone Together
This new normal does not resemble normal at all, it is abnormal. We have been changed and the way is different Forced to be separate, I long to comingle. The stress of all alone, makes me treasure being together. I am not alone, and we are not together. A common threat, creates unique responses. MyContinue reading “Alone Together”
Norms
To go my own way is to follow a path, the path requires practice and commitment. To be on the way is to be in the way. The path is a way to find the way. To follow – asks my heart to attune, tells my mind to listen. Ignoring the path:Continue reading “Norms”
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