Under the impression he was following what was right; he hunted and tortured any followers of Christ. He was the best in his field and he quickly advanced; he stoned, maimed, killed…no disciples stood a chance. Until he was stricken on the way to the next town, completely left defenseless and helpless on his own. … Continue reading Thoughts

Let me tell you something about people: they only hear what they either want to hear or are afraid to hear. They don’t hear what’s said. It doesn’t matter how many times you reiterate what you mean or how many ways you try to convey your point, they only hear what they think you say.  … Continue reading What People Hear

I had every intention of sitting on the beach today and finishing up at least one of my writing projects... But I glanced away from my paper for a minute and saw the beauty in front of me. I decided to get lost in the present moment instead of fretting over unfinished work. Don’t get … Continue reading Moments

‘A friend is someone you share the path with’ -African Proverb It doesn’t say how long we share the path.  Sometimes we may want to walk with another for longer, but we don’t always get to pick the amount of time.  I just want to let that sink in for a bit.  We don’t get … Continue reading Paths

Sometimes I see myself running… I see myself running as fast as I can with no destination in mind.  Usually I do this when I am feeling trapped as I often feel. I can picture myself coming out of my skin and running until I can’t go anymore.  It’s like that feeling where I want … Continue reading Running

How did you say the title? ‘Tears’ I think it’s the little tears in our heart that cause the tears in our eyes. Even tears of joy are because of love and we all know that love hurts. Love can tear us in two sometimes.  I’ve been pretty low for a while now, just not … Continue reading Tears

Do you ever just want to cry,Just because you are you,Not because of what’s insideOr what you have been through?Do you ever just break down,Just suddenly stop in place,You feel like you’re about to drown From the tears streaking your face?Do you ever try to suck in airJust gasp and strain for breath,Only to find … Continue reading Do You Ever

I'm trying to learn my triggers and learn from them. I disconnect often...trying to see what is real and what never was.  Sometimes what we hold on to is an illusion of what we thought when really it wasn't that way.  We hold onto feelings that don't exist either because it is what we crave … Continue reading Acceptance

The mirror knows all, sees all and still cannot always be true. I’m so thankful for the way it turned out.  We both made mistakes. We were both hurting and wanting the same things; needing from each other what we wouldn’t give.  That’s the problem many times...we only see our hurt and pain and don’t … Continue reading Mirror, Mirror

Compassion as a noun is defined as: sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. Sometimes I struggle with compassion.  I like to think of myself as being compassionate, but I know that I do draw a hard line at times. I cannot stand crimes against children or anyone who is innocent. … Continue reading Compassion