The magic count of ten. When growing up do you remember, or still even use today, the counting method? When you would cry out in anguish for some given reason and your guardian would offer you the, ever so, wise wisdom of, “Count to ten!” Immediately your thoughts were, “Are you kidding me, I almost…
Tag: Accountability
Hair Raised
Hair raised, the instinct is to fight back. Did those nasty words or actions really just happen? Is it possible someone rudely pushed into you at the grocers, or cut you off as you are driving down the road? Spoke out of turn or passed an ugly look? The reality is commonplace, but our reactions to…
The Kernel
The kernel of understanding takes a grain of truth. We must be honest with ourselves, and the role we play with others. To grow as a people we should not have to hide. When did we learn to be ashamed of who we really are? Through honesty there is no need to do either. It goes…
There Is
There is little time granted in this lifetime. There is much to do. There is much to say. Would it be too presumptuous to assume many of us seek the same things? A good life, filled with good people. The general principle of goodness. It would almost seem impossible, but the reality is quite simple. The concept starts…
Bring, Hope, Send
We must find the light to guide us… To find the healing we quest. We need to recognize… The possibilities inside ourselves… In order, to accept the rest. There is no quick miracle… There is no instant cure… Only the belief and desire… For honesty… To provide promise in our world. Bring Peace, Offer Hope, Send Sunshine.
To Be
To be a pillar of strength may be more than we are willing to extend. Allowing ourselves to become too close to situations, that are just too unsettling. Make the effort. We stub our toe in the morning and that is the premise set for the day? We should acknowledge there are many individuals who…
There Are
There are times when it is best to not respond, to swallow that snarky comment that seems to want to leap from our mouths. Do we realize that blatant honesty is not a compliment? In fact it is nothing short of putting ourselves down to regard our own self as such. Are we really okay with being…
May
May positive influences find us. May they lead our energies to fill us with peace and lend guidance to our dreams. The cleansing breath of daily light can be a learned ritual of patience. It can help us gain acceptance in our hearts and minds for ourselves, and of others. A better space for a better place, allow what can be, be. …
