Stepping out into the dark The feel of concrete beneath my shoes White light begins to shine Above the mountain range A solitary bird welcomes the day With a song perched on the fence Hidden in the darkness of the dawn. Turning the corner, the metal on The dog’s chain clanks with every step The... Continue Reading →
Just so you know
What's something you believe everyone should know. I believe every person should know that God loves you. Yes you. He loves them too, but He loves you. You are not too far gone. You have not messed up to big. He is not surprised by where you are. He knows everything about you. He has... Continue Reading →
Change is in the air
What have you been working on? In May I started taking steps to open my own therapy business in my community. The process has taken longer than I expected but in October I started taking my first clients! In the midst of waiting on the counseling business to get up and going, I started learning... Continue Reading →
Dear Things
What personal belongings do you hold most dear? I am not really a thing person, it is the person behind the things or the memories that make them dear to me. I think the personal belonging that means the most to me is the grandfather clock that is at our home in Arkansas. The clock... Continue Reading →
Short term position
What's a job you would like to do for just one day? In a quick answer, I would say the President of the United States or governor of my state, during emergency declaration so that I could pass desired laws under executive order without all the red tape. I wouldn’t have to deal with the... Continue Reading →
Advisors
List the people you admire and look to for advice... “Sensible people accept good advice. People who talk foolishly will come to ruin.” Proverbs 10:8 One of the benefits of social media is that there is an abundance of wise advice. Where before you either needed to know the wise or read their books,... Continue Reading →
Politics
Do you vote in political elections? There is a saying that we shouldn’t talk politics or religion. I talk about my faith without apology. I am quieter about politics. My views often differ from those around me, and I have learned to pick my battles. Those with the loudest voices are not always the majority,... Continue Reading →
The Illusion of Productivity
When do you feel most productive? I feel most productive when I am helping someone. However, at times Incan busy myself so much with helping that I neglect the things I am tasked with, so it can at times just be an illusion that I am productive. I try to start each day asking myself... Continue Reading →
No regrets
Describe a risk you took that you do not regret. I loved the majority of my life in Northwest Arkansas. I was born there and it has always been home. In college, I moved north to Missouri, but always desires to move back “home” from 1999 - 2011 when I finally was able to move... Continue Reading →
First things
Daily writing promptJot down the first thing that comes to your mind.View all responses That is a dangerous prompt. Why do people troll social media? If they don't like it just keep scrolling. Why is an online government site not available on the weekend? Black and white, or color? Should I take a nap since... Continue Reading →
