Musing on the Gift of Music
When she plays, something metaphysical happens in my body. I enter other planes of existence, enjoying new realities around me. I’m hypnotized. I become the Manchurian candidate, responding to that one–single note which...
It Is… Because I Am!
I know the universe is alive because I live. I know the universe is kind because I smile at the stranger.
On Faith, Hope, and Trust
Trust affirms what is present, respects what is past, and has no hold on what is to come but knows that the possibilities are endless.
Ode to Mother
She does not reckon herself to be the antagonist to the sometimes fragile male psyche; she refuses to be a casualty, nor will she be a victim of any testosterone-driven wager between God and his 'earthly image'...
Ken Shupe, A Bad Samaritan?
The refusal of service could be a topic of discussion by itself, but it has been reported that Mr. Shupe gave the reason for the refusal: his being a “conservative Christian,” as a result of which he felt he had to “draw a line...
Spring Is Here!
And then with the warmth of newly bursting sun rays and the maternal touch of gentle spring rains, working in concert with the rest of nature, new life is birthed; not just mere change, but rather a transformation of what was...
The Art of Compromise
Marriage is very much like a work of art in that after many strokes and much time it reveals its truest masterpiece. Many enter marriage with an unhealthy understanding of what sustains long-term relationships. Many believe, like...
The 5 C’s to a Great Relationship
Relationships are constantly undergoing changes and shifts, and rarely do we find people who stay together for more than 15 years anymore. We recall our parents and grandparents spending 50 and 60 years, often their lifetimes,...
Perfected!
Stand amazed at the wonder of your existence. You are billions of years in the making. The perfection that is your life stems from billions of billions of years of failures. But now you have arrived, beautiful and perfect just as...