I recently attended a two week book study at Christ Church Cathedral. It took place on consecutive Wednesday nights and covered Brene Brown’s Daring Greatly. The first Wednesday of the study, I opted to attend the dinner beforehand. I knew no one in the crowd, but decided I could handle it, and proceeded to eat … More the good, the bad and the different
Tonight I find myself alone. Not necessarily by choice, but by circumstance. But I’m choosing not to complain. I’m instead deciding to utilize the time in doing things I enjoy. Yesterday I bought a canvas with the intent of creating a wall hanging for my bathroom. There’s a piece of wall up there that I’ve … More a blank canvas
Here’s the analogy: Life is similar to a staircase. We keep climbing, striving, going up and up. Moving towards goals. Moving towards the end. Yet I’ve stopped climbing. I’ve reached a floor, maybe the fourth. Maybe the forty-fifth. It doesn’t matter so much the number. But I can’t locate the staircase. I’m wandering around, lost, … More staircase
Loneliness is not quite the word I’m looking for. The actual word is loneness. Being alone, unaccompanied, As in a lone traveler. I’ve learned that many of my pains and sorrows must be faced alone. As well as joys and celebrations. First of all, I’m a private person. Second, well second, I’ve learned that it’s … More loneness
Upon a Sunny Day 