Casket ā°ļø
The box š¦ you picked out for me wouldnāt work and you are too stubborn to see Iām a long way from being ready to climb in There are many things to do and see the chains āļøāš„ are broken and now Iām free We would be better if you…
Read MoreShopping š for Haloās
All my sins are forgiven but not yours you see your sins were personal to me and I never tried to hurt anyone intentionally well, just those that deserved itā¦ā¦. And anyway I do a better job of walking the walk and talking the talk and I spend significantly more…
Read MoreStop chasingā¦.. accept
When we are young we take things at face value and run šāāļø with it then time ā¦.. the greatest teacher reveals the skinny and if we are smart we make adjustments -there is no pursuit of happinessā¦ā¦there is nothing to seekā¦.. fulfillment comes from appreciation and acceptance of what…
Read MoreThe Prodigals
Never enough nothing even right you can hear them whining into the night but it stems from environment and social interactions with other who were never weaned and still suck at the breast of ā Lady Libertyā complaining never enough milk to stomp on the hands that provided the most…
Read MoreNever a complaintā¦.
When I interact with the š¦ and the š the plants and trees š“ one thing stands out to me – I never hear a complaint – I get vibrations about the the sun and a breeze the rain š§ļø that is coming or the shade from the trees š³…
Read MoreBetter let me driveā¦..
GOD ā if you want to get there ā¦. better let me drive, youāre swerving a bit and I know youāre tiredā¦. Slide over to the passenger sideā¦. Close your eyes and enjoy the rideā¦ā¦I watch you do this all the timeā¦.. you get wrapped up in things that twist…
Read MoreI walked awayā¦ā¦
I couldnāt stomach the trajectory of the country that is home to me the result of having people in authority preach the message that America šŗšø is bad and needs to be destroyed the indoctrination that has occurred is a direct result of political philosophies that have been purported and…
Read MoreAsking Whyā¦ā¦ wonāt get you answersā¦. test of faith
I am convinced the God I love cares about everyone and everything I see such pain and suffering and itās hard to understand with one sweep š§¹ of His Hand š¤ that would all disappearā¦ā¦ but I suppose thatās what Heaven is for ā¦.so we wouldnāt want to stay here…
Read MoreCarefulā¦.. written in stone
Be careful with your absolutes some things change over time I do believe that certain things will remain unchanged in my mind but I am also willing to admit that some are open for debate those need not be set in stoneā¦ā¦difficult to erase – I have tenants that guide…
Read MoreSmaller lasts longerā¦..
Often you may here others say ābest to stay in todayā but for me a better way is to be present in this moment Much time in a day for my thoughts to drift away and get distracted and be lead away from focusing on where I am so to…
Read MoreKnow Your Limitsā¦.. hula hoops
Everyone has times when their life spins sometimes you can stop it and sometimes you just have to give in but you better know your limits before you begin because that a āHulu Hoopā contest youāll never winā¦ā¦ you have to know your limits an honest appraisal of what we…
Read MoreDonāt count anyone outā¦.for Paul Johnsonā¦Austin
Just a ā regular Joe ā who loves the Lord and was Rector of a church I attendedā¦ā¦. A statement he made on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic has stayed with me and I find interesting and insightfulā¦ā¦. ā I think we will all be surprised at some…
Read MoreGrowing upā¦ā¦Growing out
God forbid that I should forget what itās like to be a kid Maturing is both a subtraction and addition we dismiss childlike behavior and hopefully learn to adjust interactions and responses that are appropriate for the person and situation we dismiss childlike behaviorā¦ā¦ but woe to those who dismiss…
Read MoreFar Fetchedā¦.
In my world š if I can conceive it ā¦. It isnāt far fetched how many ideas were initially seen as ludicrous – far fetched: throwing an object a long distance and having an animal retrieve it far fetched correct your thinking š¦ oboe the hoboĀ
Read MoreThe Silent Teacherā¦..
The āSilent Teacherāoffends no one communicates by face ā¦.. feetā¦.. and hands lives out the lesson plans and smiles when the students comprehend – the āSilent Teacherā quickly learned that words mean little until their source has earned Respect from actions that verify those words – some will not receive…
Read MoreBored in Paradiseā¦..?
I admit often I have Attention Deficit Disorder with life I am currently at Limasawa Island in the Philippines it is very simplisticā¦. quaintā¦ā¦majestic ammenites are sparse but the lack of frills is a fair trade off for the unspoiled surroundings it would be considered Paradise to many with a…
Read MoreOn second thoughtā¦ā¦Island of Limasawa
On second thought (I actually started living my life⦠yep mineā¦.. at the age of 66) Ā I feel in lineā¦ā¦ caving to the expectations of others contributedā¦ā¦ to a lengthy alcohol and drug addictionā¦.. to be clear they were my choicesā¦..they said what they wanted and I caved inā¦.. thatās…
Read MorePrune Juiceā¦ā¦
(Following bad advice) choose your sources of information wisely the influencers of your life can help you soar with Eagles or sitting on the toilet ā¦. trying to figure out what is wrong with your life prune juice š¦
Read MoreShooting yourself in the foot š¦¶
Losing your temperā¦ā¦.. like shooting yourself in the foot 𦶠and you pulled the triggerā¦.. no one to blameā¦.. youāre left with the pain – š¦ā„ļøš¦ā„ļøš¦ā„ļøš¦ā„ļøš¦ā„ļøš¦ā„ļøš¦ā„ļøš¦ā„ļøš¦ oboe the hobo
Read MoreJust keep tryingā¦ā¦
The Devil is running wild all over the World š destroying countries and relationships There is an answer but itās been around for awhile and if itās not trendy then people arenāt interested in it to set aside tradition and ethics that hold nations and peoples together is cutting the…
Read MoreA drop of rainā¦..
Youāre just a tiny plant š± just trying to maintain the temperature is sweltering you could use a drop of rain š§ļø but you brace yourself and try to concentrate on many other things but your thoughts meander to that single drop of rain you call out to your neighbors…
Read MoreSimplicityā¦ā¦the Goal for meā¦ā¦.
This Chapter in my life began 5 years ago many changes then took place most of which I still endorse and embrace shedding Ā the accumulated accoutrements that were gathered during the preceding chaptersā¦ā¦ the process clearly revealed the previous notions that many āthingsā make an interesting and rewarding life Garbage…
Read MoreSetting yourself on fire š„
Okay alreadyā¦ā¦. you waited too long for youā¦ā¦itās not a new song – so you know you need to get some things off your chest at the time it doesnāt matter anyone who will listen fits the requirements so you cross paths with an acquaintanceā¦. Not actually a friend when…
Read MoreSetting the trapā¦.šŖ¤
If you are under the illusion that a requirement for āAcceptanceā is Understanding you are throwing stones at āGoliathā hope your aim is better than mine – occasionally we are gifted with that āskinnyā but you better not count on it It is not unusual to encounter many things that…
Read MoreTrees š³ have feelings tooā¦.
I must admit I am guilty of this perhaps you are too but how would you feel on a beautiful day if someone decided to carve their initials on your chest how would that go over with you – needless to say it wouldnāt be okay but it happens everyday…
Read MoreStampedeā¦ā¦.
I cannot offer a complete explanation nor do I care to try Ā I can only share the past pages of my life Stampede when I close my eyes there are people and placesā¦.. pictures and scenes many happy moments and broken promises and hearts nestled between smiles and cheers ā¦.laughter…
Read MoreHiawatha knewā¦ā¦
Hiawatha knew but he didnāt tell me he wasnāt talking to you He saidā¦.. āOur days are numberedā¦.. they have complicated ways they are never happy with good things everything must change they have no love for the Earth and Her needs they are driven to defeat each other and…
Read MoreNo plansā¦ā¦
Oh what a Relief for me when I gave my plans to theeā¦.. Only then was I able to see You Always know what is best for me š¦ š¦š„š„š¦š¦š“š±š·šµšš±š·š“š¦š¦š„š„š¦
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