In the rush of life, I failed to notice that the butterflies had not come back and that the weeds had over grown. I failed to see that the moss had covered the path and the trees had lost their leaves. in the rush of life, I struggled with providing it all and making sure … Continue reading rush
life
value
What value, the life of one person? is it dependant on the person's context? the person's contribution? the person's ability? or on any of the many different variables that exist between us? is it dependent on the valuer's context? the valuer's contribution? the valuer's perspective? or on any of the many different variables that exist between … Continue reading value
ripple
You don't know what is going on in another's life. today, someone may be rude to you, they might ignore you or do something that offends you, they might look at you funny, they might make you angry and leave you feeling annoyed by their actions or looks or words. so now you have a … Continue reading ripple
direction
which to settle for ... to be known little and loved well or to be known well and loved little ... my heart ... my heart ... oh my heart ...
bigger life lesser lives no lives
I live a first world life. an abundance of everything at my fingertips. I have never known abject hunger, homelessness, war, lack of access to health agencies, extreme cold and sweltering heat without adequate clothing or shelter, bottomless rejection and emptiness. yet, I am always craving more. my needs never satisfied. even when I have … Continue reading bigger life lesser lives no lives
books
How many religious books does it take to build a wall? and no matter how old and how beautiful and inspired they may be, how many lives will it take to break down that wall? is the value of what the words say more precious than the spirit they convey? is the value of the … Continue reading books
grafted
There I lay, among so many others like me, in my death unknowing. the debris of other lives and of time around us. in our own darkness where we witnessed second hand light not knowing that it was second hand, not knowing what living was because our lives were shrouded in death and we thought … Continue reading grafted
fool’s gold
only a fool believes that love will win out in the end. only a fool hopes that people really do have hearts of flesh and that they will care enough to care beyond themselves. only a fool longs for forgiveness and graciousness that wash out all trace of hurt and pain. only a fool attempts … Continue reading fool’s gold
recycle
there is nothing in nature that it does not bring to life and take back. everything natural is recyclable. everything is born, lives its life, dies and is reborn again and again new life out of old. only what humanity produces defies the process ... only what humanity produces upsets the balance ... only humanity … Continue reading recycle
input
‘What we put in is what we get out’ I told my young son. “so why does everyone put so much rubbish into the world?” he replied. ‘that’s not what I meant’ I laughed back and he looked at me with serious eyes and said “well maybe you should have” and as he went out … Continue reading input
cracked not broken 