It’s hard to call myself a writer. I don’t know why exactly. I guess something in me feels inadequate, like a poser trying to be something I’m not. At least, that’s what the voice in my head likes to tell me. It’s amazing how sometimes the words we speak to ourselves cut the deepest andContinue reading “What do you say?”
Category Archives: Hope
Leaning in
When I was a kid, I loved to play soccer. All year long I played on any and every team I could get a spot on. Some seasons were great and some were, well, not as great. Because of where my birthday falls (which happened to be last week if you forgot to say Happy Birthday) I oftenContinue reading “Leaning in”
Storytelling
I am a failure. I am a loser. I am not worth it. I’m a washed-up, has-been, wanna-be pretender who doesn’t deserve to be loved and certainly shouldn’t be blessed. Have you ever told yourself that same destructive story? Do you feel like your life is defined by your worst mistakes and your biggest failures?Continue reading “Storytelling”
Oceans and Rivers
“I can’t stand your religious meetings. I’m fed up with your conferences and conventions. I want nothing to do with your religious projects, your pretentious slogans and goals. I’m sick of your fund-raising schemes, your public relations and image-making. I’ve had all I can take of your noisy ego-music. When was the last time youContinue reading “Oceans and Rivers”
I pledge allegiance….
When I say, “Red, white, and blue”, what emotions does that evoke in your soul? For some, this brings feelings of nostalgic patriotism with visions of a Norman Rockwell painting in classic Americana style. Maybe you think about the freedom that you or a loved one fought for, and perhaps even gave their life toContinue reading “I pledge allegiance….”
One Love One Voice 