Giving Voice To The Unspoken
How many of you have had that dream where you are in some kind of danger or witnessing an unspeakable attack, but you are rendered speechless and motionless? A frozen statue helpless in the middle or on the sidelines. Did you ever feel the need to dig deeper into why...
Solitude: Accepting It as a Means To Survival
Facing the idea of solitude conjures up fear. A general uncomfortable feeling of silence. No one around telling us what to think or do can be unnerving. Along with that silence, comes an uneasiness with the unknown. Who are we without others around? Solitude for the...
Dancing in Delight and Sorrow – Finding Parallels
In order for there to be delight, sorrow must be the provocateur. A Poem: Dancing in Delight and Sorrow The dance of delight hinged upon sorrow. Sorrow, the provocateur moving below the radar. Sashaying into the dark to feel for the lightness. Seeking answers, not...
Apocalyptic Events: Viewing Them As An Unveiling
Instead of an end of world scenario. The book of Revelation describes the apocalypse as the complete final destruction of the world. And for centuries there have been fringe groups claiming the end of the world is near. Some may even consider recent events as part of...
Traditions: Why I Chose To Let This One Die
There are quite a few traditions that I have chosen to let go over the years. Some are just ridiculous to follow in the 21st century, while others have never or no longer serve me well. The Impetus of Patriarchal Traditions Of the many patriarchal tradition, the...
Regrets And Why They Are Important for Our Wellbeing
When Regrets Are Bad Regrets can often hold people in the past. But if a person takes the time to seriously dig down deep, they may be able to discover what is at the root of those regrets. Or at least see common themes. One of the main themes of regret is fear that...