From The Heart
2021 Resolutions
I’ve made a lot of strides in 2020. The pandemic gave me the opportunity to slow down and just ~be~ for a while. Although I felt like a failure at the beginning of the year, I’m seeing progress and a…
Why I Love to Write: Part One
'Writing soothes my soul and helps me to look at things in a broader perspective."
Checking in
Just checking in.
Imagine being heard at an Imagine Dragons concert
Tonight was a good reminder about how music and musicians can affect change.
Reflecting on the now
The hymn "Lead Kindly Light" is a good focal point for me in this particular time of my life. Keep thou my feet; I do not ask to see the distant scene-- one step enough for me.
“Thoughts and Prayers”
The reality is that things can get worse, and likely will. I'm a devout Christian and I truly believe that the world is going to continue getting worse before Christ comes again. If you don't believe in Christ, or a…
No, it’s NOT okay
Honestly, there are no words I can think of to describe the way I'm feeling for my fellow human beings (I say human beings, because men are not excluded from this narrative). The deep sadness and empathy running through my…
When words fail
Much like how I feel about the stars, music can make me feel connected to the universe on a spiritual level.
On a more spiritual note…
"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."
When nothing turns into something
Maybe that's a self-absorbed way of thinking of things. Maybe I am an attention seeker and that's just something I've got to deal with. Maybe I'm just one voice, crying out against billions of other voices, wanting to be heard…
