Looking up, I began to feel an attachment to my surroundings. These mighty remnants of ages past symbolize my life. My perspective changed from outward to inward, as did my perception as I came to interpret what I saw and felt. … More Life Happens . . . so does Perspective Leading to Personal Perception in the Architecture of Split, Croatia
Ripples in time. Reflections on life.
Rhythmically, currents flow without strife.
Lasting impressions, peaceful, sublime.
Life’s happenings trail through heart and mind. … More Life Happens .. . so do Ripples, Reflections, and Introspection
I do not need to cryMy God does it for me.I do not need loudnessHis thunder pounds my heart. I am not invisible. I only live in a world with no time for me. I lay down, close my eyes, and see myself in a bubble surrounded by the fresh air of my God. He … More Life Happens . . . so does Navigating Grief Through Introspection
This life is one comprising life-altering relationships. My relationships with my Father in Heaven, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit are inspirational. This Christmas, totally alone, my thoughts turned to the first story of the reason for the gift-giving and celebrations. … More Life Happens . . . so do Christmas Ponderings
What glorious sights abound when viewed in the mists around.Peace in the blanketed air, scenes of the feeling heart, share. Listen on Anchor or Spotify February 3, 2022 — The street light filters through the wood slats of my bedroom shutters in pre-dawn hours. In my bed, I lay, phone in hand (for writing), thinking, yawning, … More Life Happens . . . so do Mists
For me, love means life and wholeness in a sought-to-be-found priceless treasure of cherishing companionship. Finite, by mortality’s limited vision and scope, yet securely fashioned in eternal realms, love knows no boundaries or end. The greatest gift, wrapped in simple, heartfelt, plain and humble expressions of rewarding, selfless, unfathomable, sometimes unexpected and curious, displays of … More Life Happens . . . so does Love
Red sky in the morning, sailor take warning.Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. True or false?Once upon a time? Thy hands have made and fashioned me: give me understanding that I may learn thy commandments. (Psalms 119:73) Have you ever read or seen something that melds into your heart and mind with a force that … More Life Happens . . . so do Dawnings
Doubts, hope, anticipation, dreams, and faith: interloping, wrestling, and interconnecting words with prevalence in living through the deep waters of my life result, I am sure, from my tendency to overthink, or so I have been cautioned. They move upon cresting waves, hidden beneath the surface like riptides, and sparkle like precious gems bathed in … More Life Happens . . . so do Doubts
Into the wilderness of life, I travel daily, immersing myself with emotional and spiritual connectivity.I see, feel, interpret my perspective, and withdraw into private chambers of my heart to discover a wealth of treasures. While hiking a trail to go geocaching behind the iconic Fairmont Springs Hotel in Banff this past May with my son-in-law, … More Life Happens . . . so do Roots and Balance
Timelessness, eternity, and the phrase forever in a day simmers in the pot of my mind. Timelessness, eternity, forever in a day. Unheard to the natural ear,but recognizedwithin the chambers of my heart,a soliloquy utters my spirit’s voice.Hearkening,I learn to see and know myself,in truth sublime,His divine nature within myself. Discovery of the sages,timelessness, eternity,forever in … More Life Happens . . . so do Thoughts in Solitude
**Just 2 notes before you begin reading/listening. FIRST: In referencing “blessings,” I would like to say that I believe what I consider blessings comes with a range of feelings between negative and positive, laws of opposition. Life is a full bucket of challenges, but I believe there is a depth and purpose to all happenings … More Life Happens . . . so Make it An Adventure
One instrument purposefully designed to protect a vessel by holding it in place, the anchor proves its worth when used correctly, especially under adverse conditions. Perspective, introspection, and reflection are interwoven words that continually affect the efficacy of my anchor. Depending on the depth of my chosen cruising waters, strength, and length of my rode … More Life Happens . . . With or Without Anchoring
From moisture’s touch on dust came clay.Kneaded, to frame a heart and mind, a soul created after God’s image.A watery immersion through the canal of love into mortality’s realmsnourishes the flesh for travel in this wilderness called life. Very early in life, her training and life’s conditioning take place mostly outdoors. Visualizing dreams of flight … More Life Happens . . . Written in Clouds of Dust and Moisture
May 13, 2021 => I woke up this morning feeling a little lonely before anxiousness turned to self-critical, analytical doubts until finally, talking and listening to myself provides an option. ‘Just roll over and sleep, forget everything else, and spend the day in bed.’ It is 10 am., the perfect time to pull the covers … More Life Happens . . . Learning by Parable
Driving towards the mountainous realms looming ahead, my breathing changes. Deepening inhalations infuse me with a refreshing dose of sight and perspective. In various areas of Banff National Park, I immerse myself daily, mostly alone, a solitary explorer exercising extreme caution. One particular day, with my eldest daughter and her husband, we proceed to climb … More Life Happens . . . in a Song
