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

HOLD TO PROMISE

Promise is a wonderful treasure, Precious and delicately formed. She’s to be valued beyond measure; Protected from theft and harm.   Plenty would seek to steal your blessing, As innocent as they might seem. So brazenly without redressing; Unashamed of killing a dream.   Don’t let them come near your heart and soul With their

KEY TO SUCCESS

Keep reaching higher, Ever holding to your goal; Your belief that you can do it is most important.     Take breaks to rest and plan; One step at a time; not leaps and bounds.     Soon you’ll begin to notice Undeniable signs of progress Coming your way; Catching your attention; Encouraging you as

NEW DAY; FRESH EXPECTATIONS

The morning is clear; It’s a new day. I set fresh expectationts And try a different way To view the world and live; Express new hope and dreams; For the old thing I thought Is not quite like it seems.   I’ll sort through the stones Of yesterday; Some I will gladly treasure; Others I’ll

HOW TO WALK

One step at a time; Keep a steady pace We’re in it for the long haul; This is no sprint or race.   Look ahead not back Eyes set on the goal Of greater things before you; That lift and feed your soul.   This is how to walk On the path called Life; With

OVERCOMING 1: Considerations and Components

Someone recently asked me, “What is needed to overcome a problem?”   I decided that this would be worth at least one post, so here goes:   My first thought is that there are some necessary components to overcoming, whether that is disability, illness, survivor issues or other life circumstances.  Just by definition, overcoming involves

BUILDING

Building of any kind starts with a dream, Unfolding into ideas and plans; Investments of time, imagination, often material resources; Listening to good counsel and considering all angles; Discussing possibilities and alternatives; Identifying pitfalls, solving problems and sometimes trying again; New approaches that bring even bigger results; Growing and establishing greater presence. Be sure 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;

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