Don’t Give Your Power Away

I have been reading headlines about the increase of calls to crisis centers and all of the fear people have because Donald Trump got elected.  I myself was stunned and distressed when I woke up to that news last Wednesday.  I still find it quite dismaying.   The thought that helped me was, “You know,

DEEPER CALL

I will reach higher; If I happen to fall, I will get up, Dust myself off And try again.   I will look farther; If I don’t see at all, I will grow still, Quietly wait, Carefully attend.   I will hope stronger; Obey the deeper call Of my own heart; The soft voice of

I DECIDE

I was thinking about all of the struggle and turmoil that gets reported to us each day.  I was reminded that each person gets to choose his or her identity and quality of life, even when others vie so hard to take control   This poem is dedicated to each of you, dear readers.  May

WHICH WILL YOU CHOOSE?

“Either you decide to stay in the shallow end of the pool or you go out in the ocean.” Christopher Reeve   “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” Dale Carnegie   “Success

SWEET EXPRESSIONS

I remembered to send you flowers, With colors bright and bold; A touch of cheer and splendor, To express feelings untold.   Whispers and sweet expressions of life That call us deeper still, Until we know the secrets Hidden in heart, mind and will.   Such precious gifts of inspiration To kindle fresh desire; To

A LITTLE FEISTY

This afternoon, I’m pondering the matter of living proactively.  That means doing more than waiting for life to happen. I think about plans and dreams I have; how to turn them into goals and get to work on them. There is so much more to experience and enjoy:  Opportunities to create and lay hold of;

PEACEMAKERS

Here’s to the peacemakers, who don’t just smooth things over or try to pretend that wrong things are okay. Instead, they speak truth, call people to a higher place, negotiate compromise that works, often standing up for vulnerable ones. They bring reconciliation among people who have not been able to resolve differences on their own.

STAND TALL

Recently, I’ve had to deal with a rather long term struggle:  Knowing who I am and feeling good about myself when others don’t seem to recognize or appreciate me. The lesson that goes with this is, others’ assessment of me doesn’t matter when it comes to my identity. or, as T. Cole-Whittaker  called the book

RECIPE FOR DREAMS COMING TRUE

1 pkg passion, firmly packed 1 large scoop of courage 1 or more ideas, explored and developed a bit 2 or more good friends and family members to come alongside 1 dose of reality check Several prayers, mostly listening Courage is something that frightens one. Strength in the face of pain or grief. bravery –