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Of Elephants, Eggshells and Emperors

Silence. Appeasement. War and Worship. When there is the proverbial “elephant in the room” people may maintain a kind of silence, if not outright denial. “Shhh…don’t mention that elephant.” “What elephant?? I don’t see any elephant.”When there is the proverbial “walking on eggshells” people are very, very careful what they say. There is an appeasement to some “elephant-of-a-god” hanging over the particular space, or relationship. I wonder, why eggshells? Why isn’t it glass that is being carefully tip-toed over? I...

Unfinished…and Eternity

I continue to gradually dig through and sort through old photos and other things I’ve kept over the years– re-organizing, discarding or gifting certain items. I think that as we age, it is good to gradually do this to make sure that one day the stuff which might be of some value to those left behind would be more apparent. The above image has a finished sea shell, unfinished wildflowers, and an unfinished painting of Asters that I have recently...

I Cannot Come

I seem to be in some situation where I cannot truly plan how to navigate the seemingly endless string of plaguing locusts in my situation. I mean, I plan, and plan well…however…. This morning I inwardly reflect on another day awoken to here where seemingly unnecessary things are before me, thwarting and sapping me of every bit of mental, emotional and physical stamina when I’m barely finished my coffee after a good eight hours sleep. “Lord Jesus, what do I...

Guest Writing: I See You, by Erin Lokken

I see you. Yes, you. No, you! The little child trying so hard to be perfect. Take a breath. It’s okay to not be perfect. I know, I know, I know. Your parents keep telling you to strive for perfection. I also see them not telling you that nobody on this planet can be perfect. They didn’t tell you, so I am! I see you trying so hard to be the peacemaker. That’s your role as eldest child. But stop!...