Step Into the Storm

Every time I sit down to write, my anxieties flood through my mind and make it hard to concentrate.  I've been meditating a bit before I start, and I decided to write down my thoughts:  Step Into the Storm It roars Square your shouldersLet it blow Breathe Move forward Step into it The debris collides with you … Continue reading Step Into the Storm

Ash Wednesday, Mass Shooting, and Valentines

A few days ago, many Christians observed Ash Wednesday service. It’s a pivotal day between Christmas and Easter when Christians get serious with their self examination. The clergyperson uses ashes mixed with oil and makes the sign of the cross on the forehead of the participant, accompanied by the words, “From dust you came. To … Continue reading Ash Wednesday, Mass Shooting, and Valentines