Letters are the worst... I don’t have trouble writing to a general public, but writing to someone specific often gives me difficulty. I spend hours slaving over verbiage... And punctuation... Making every effort to succinctly convey my message... All to scrap it and start over from the beginning. Numerous times. It’s so frustrating! Why can’t … Continue reading Letter Writing

I’m sitting here waiting for someone.  I’m by myself in my car.  A lawn service is cutting grass nearby.  Gorgeous oak trees full of Spanish moss, bright green leaves and poison sumac are in view.  I hear chatter, people laughing in the distance.  There is a breeze coming through the downed windows of the car. … Continue reading Oaks and Seeds

I was listening to a motivational message earlier and man I was pumped! He was right on it. Line by line, I was there! I walked a mile in a few short minutes without realizing it. In the zone, totally committed. Wow! It was amazing!! I was on a roll!! Feeling great!! Ready to take … Continue reading Motivation vs Discipline

Cunning and illusive, Like the thorn buried in the skin, You feel and see the object within; But you can’t reach it… Your body knows Something isn’t quite right and tirelessly it tries to fight until resolution is found… It rots, beneath the surface Somewhere down deep The poisons start to seep Destroying the alien … Continue reading Seeking Balance

He didn’t know my name… I guess I should have been prepared, but I wasn’t. I was the last one he’d remembered.  When he didn’t know anyone else, he would always call me by name.  But not today.  I tried to keep the conversation going; tried to talk of the past, tried to jog his … Continue reading He Didn’t Know

You know how you get a text or email and it changes everything? Why do they always seem to come when you least expect? And why does it seem to always be negative? It ruins my day…especially first thing in the morning. It’s a dark cloud that hangs low, bringing me down under all that … Continue reading New Message

What are we racing towards? I get so caught up in the race against the clock and it is exhausting. Why are we constantly in such a hurry to make it to the next day? The next weekend? The next month?  We chase after milestones, and for what? What purpose? Do we not see and … Continue reading Race Ya!

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