When I was young I listened only to the song of the one bird that I loved. all my energy was spent on losing myself to its music. so inclined I was towards it, so attuned, that it was near impossible for me to hear any other sound, and that gap between near and complete … Continue reading song
hope
one another
Say the word ‘love’ and most people imagine couples in love. usually young couples. usually young couples holding hands in that state of euphoric exciting new relationship at the beginning of a journey. we rarely imagine an old couple who have been together for a number of years who are struggling and arguing. we rarely … Continue reading one another
reached
Imagine ... if every nation agreed to, for one month in the year ... even the shortest month of the year ... set aside half of their budget for armament and instead used it to overcome world poverty ... i wonder what impact this would have? i wonder, if we actually did this, if it … Continue reading reached
free
letting go of the past does not mean forgetting. we try the impossible when we try to forget. it means treasuring, learning and forgiving. remember the past. treasure the wonder and beauty it holds, these are the rich soils in which your hope can grow. learn from your mistakes, you will become wiser from learning … Continue reading free
impossible
“Everything is possible for one who believes” and so it is. so, I believed, and nothing changed. so, I believed even harder and nothing changed. so, I prayed and fasted, and nothing changed. so, I pleaded and bargained, and nothing changed. so, I became angry and I threatened, and nothing changed. so, I complained … Continue reading impossible
be the light
let your light shine on. no matter how weak or dim, it will remain always brighter than the surrounding darkness.
another step
every step you take is the newest first step away from your past and into your future. every step you take might require all the bravery you can muster, or it might just happen without you caring. be conscious not only of where you are travelling from and where you are travelling to, but also … Continue reading another step
cracked not broken 