The Space Between

It is a safe place for me……in the inseam the space between Sometimes the flow is slowed and debris blocks the way I often get overwhelmed when things stack up Doing without thinking and undoing after thinking, wasting precious time so the space between gives me an opportunity to pause…

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Tyro………..novice

It is an unnerving experience to realize one’s inadequacies it is far worse to ignore what they reveal the age old adage “ I should know better”……is an observation …… not a correction I am a tyro at relationships…….. and there are many reasons for this shortcoming…….. however reasons are…

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Let it pass……..

The Parade of Life is always passing by Marching Bands and Clowns you recognize Twirling batons and Elephant Crap and the “Queen of the Parade” in the back of an old Cadillac Memories as a kid when you sat in Mom’s lap and someone smoking a cigar right in front…

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We flip the switch

Occasionally you come to a place Man you just want to quit but you muscle up the strength and you flip the switch nothing you tried was working and you’ve exhausted Your wits You surrender your efforts and you flip the switch In essence what you’re doing is your giving…

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When “Me” isn’t in Control

When I get “me” to step aside and let others lead often I am introduced to thoughts I had not conceived “me” has a tendency to assume I know the deal when in fact to keep it “real” I often interject fears I would be better to forget So “…

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Dog Psychology……..

It has occurred to me that I would benefit and my associates would benefit……. If I treated them as well as my 🐶 I cherish my dog I clean up after him I forgive him for his mistakes I give him treats and show him affection I take time to…

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Lyceum……..a place of learning

The World 🌎 offers many things opportunities to learn practice what we come to know pass that knowledge on the help we get along the way must not only be stored but shared For helping others in the End Is precisely why We  are  here Ttucro

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The Blessings of Being Upside Down

I know what you’re thinking this Logic isn’t sound How could there be a blessing In being Upside Down These lessons we are presented with best not be ignored or it will have you on the floor and while you’re there take advantage of the opportunity to view Life from…

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Percipient…….people who have understanding

Fortunately, I have surrounded myself with people who are percipient and share that experience and knowledge with me no one knows everything but an assortment of percipient people pretty much cover the spectrum Grateful that an honest appraisal has shown me my derelictions and shortcomings owning them gives me the…

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Sign Language

Everyone Is always talking                                Even when they speak no words facial……………. Body………..Mannerisms……..Attitude they utter volumes often if one is attentive and observant more can be gleaned from these attributes than drawn out lengthy conversations Everyone…

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Certain in Uncertainty

Despite the conundrum ahead of me I am certain in this uncertainty that there is a path prepared for me Days I cannot make heads or tails of what goes on in people’s head…… I fall back into a faith that never fails………… certain in this uncertainty It is amazing…

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Diver

Based on a whim I jumped right in seems everyone knew I was drowning they played along and tossed me a line someone thought I was worth saving catching my breath I offered my hand and was greeted with a queer observation The man who tossed the rope said Take…

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Those Purple Dots

Those purple dots that I see when I close my eyes are there to remind me You my God are always with me wherever I go whomever I am with those purple dots dance in my head and bring me comfort and confidence that a power much greater than myself…….…

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Teacher teaching

The experience you gleaned from the people you serve has obviously enhanced your ability to handle adversity I watch you skillfully maneuver through situations that unnerve me to know end I’m paying attention to how you handle potential stress…… by accepting the issue and addressing it without harping on it.…

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Clerisy ……. Not for me or Old Ben

Old Ben worked on the docks……..unloading cargo and whatever they brought He spoke of simple things that were easy to comprehend and was a very wise and kind man I heard him say “my learning comes from things I see and sometimes they gets ahold of me….Eyes try to pick…

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Not this time….

Life has a way of playing tricks and sometimes it likes to see you trip But I’ve learned to recognize the signs……..so check me later but not this time the road starts to curve when it’s been going straight and if you don’t pay attention and slow down it will…

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It’s all……about time

Actually, it’s all about time…………all the time there is never a time when time isn’t part of the scenario or situation I have spent an inordinate amount of time obsessing about the onslaught of this entity that I can neither see nor touch…….of course to no avail Realizing the futility…

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Let me in….

The path we took was far from straight but time revealed what was on the plate slowly it became apparent to me that there was so much more than I could initially see because the problem was essentially me and I made a commitment to myself to finally be the…

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Reading between the lines….

When you read between the lines you will be sure to find yourself At first you might not think so……but your attitude, your platitude and altitude will determine what you place there So be careful to realize the story is written on the lines You story is between the lines…

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Getting over me

Turns out the major issue confronting me Is getting over….. me Things I was lead to believe….. no longer work for me Learning To let them go and learning new skills for living with purpose Getting over me  was at first hard until I began to see the problems that…

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Eidolon…. “Revered”……..4xim

There are a few people who come into your life that have much to teach you and show The choice is up to you if you’re trying to grow They are placed in our path to let us see who we are Perhaps their skills are more advanced and their…

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Might as well be today

One Day…….. I will be more considerate about the needs of others One Day….. I will go about the activities of the day with enthusiasm for the opportunities ahead of me One day…… I will give  love and respect to everyone I encounter One day…… I will be a humble…

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If you say so

 If we care we try to be appreciative of the things people do for us One tries to respect the efforts with vocal messages an a grateful attitude You say……..you know …………”if you say so” Being the recipient of concern and compassion isn’t always easy when you know you stretching…

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The Information is there

If you are puzzled and a bit confused best to wait before you do the answers are there if you are willing to look and often the solution is in front of you The solution may seem awkward or difficult to do But the willingness to try is the first…

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Foreign Language

If is highly recommended to not make “truth” a foreign language….. ttucro

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Cash the check

Cash the check I wrote to you…… It is written on my heart…… just a small repayment for the contribution you made for a new start I couldn’t come up with a sum that was sufficient for the determined efforts you have shown so I left that line blank and…

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Sincerity

It has become apparent to me that words of kindness…… words of encouragement…….words of love are meaningless unless accompanied by….. Sincerity ttucro

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Donuts and Habanero’s

Walking my dog in the park I came upon a curious little man sitting on a bench by the lake. He seemed overcome with excitement and gravitated from laughing to despondency…..it was very interesting. Passing he exclaimed “ Senor would you care to join me for a magical experience?”  I…

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A basketfulofhope

Our hearts are a basket to carry things we want to keep Allowing us to share those gifts with others that we meet From time to time others share what their hearts decided to keep That give and take is the fellowship we all are trying to seek So carry…

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Epecegesis

Or adding to the story —————————————————————————— when I get to the pearly gates……..I wonder how many excuses I will make……for misbehavior I passed off as living before the Keeper of the Path shakes his head and begins to laugh…..  “ we already know everything you’ve done…… so don’t sham us…

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