HEAR

The first and most important door to learning is listening. Not only with the ears, but with the mind, the heart, the eyes and the soul. It entails engaging and immersing yourself fully into the story of the speaker. Without judgement or preconception. Hearing the whole of what is being said. Not only the words. … Continue reading HEAR

life

I have heard a lot of debate about life. what is life, how is it measured, when does it start, when does it end. I have been thinking about my own life too. there have been many times, many times when I didn’t want it to go on, when I wanted it to stop. recently … Continue reading life

thorns

there are days and there are days and some days go on and on, turning into weeks and months and years. how long does a season of thorns last? how many piercings, murderous stabbings can a heart bear? and then why does it hurt so to say ... 'no ... i will take your abuse … Continue reading thorns

pebbles

Photographers are pretty clever people. they can make everything look amazing, even broken-ness, even pebbles. reality is a little more harsh. try walking with a pebble in your shoe for a day; try climbing over a mountain of pebbles or even digging your way out of a hole in a mountain of pebbles. why this … Continue reading pebbles

point

Recently I read an article where one person accused another of being rude and harsh in their past. the person on the receiving end of the accusation was unable to respond to it. so ultimately, a proclamation is made about someone that is a one-sided opinion that leaves the recipient besmirched without recourse. there is … Continue reading point