thoughts on life and faith
The last few weeks have been heavy. Even for 2020/2021, it seems especially absurd. While I try to watch how I interact with the world (online, phone, tv, etc.), I still felt the weight of current events. With my mental health challenges, I have to be careful with how I interact with mass media. Boundaries … Continue reading 3 Videos That Give Me Hope
Many sharks have to keep moving or they will die. Their constant momentum within the water, allows their gills to receive needed oxygen within the water. It is a type of haunted imagery to see this in our minds eye. Not only are these terrifying creatures to many, but they also carry the trait of … Continue reading The Laundry Can Wait
Most books go unwritten. We all carry volumes of stories within our chest, but rarely are these put to screen or paper. Many of us have longed for "one day". Hunker down, write a memoir or some long percolated piece of fiction. Life happens, dreams become deferred. The sheer amount of work which such a … Continue reading Writing Your Story
I didn't write much in 2020. Like many, the year seemed to knock me off balance. Struggling to find my footing, much of my barrier was rooted in tone. Writing depends greatly on feeling - both of the author and the reader. Without this, words can seem pedestrian at best and harmful at worst. In … Continue reading Writing Angry and the Grace of a New Day
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