115: Off The Ground

Oh, quit lying to myself
And let the truth be told
Well, my head is heavy and my heart is empty
But my spirit is strong and my legs are ready

114: I’ve got this life to fix

I blew it.

But now? I got this life to fix. Gotta build it back up brick by brick.

I’ve got this.

113: Thoughts on All that we are not by Mark Nepo

113: All that we are not

You cannot be vulnerable and safe. Vulnerability is (risk + uncertainty + emotional openness). By definition, safety is to be free of risk and uncertainty. They just cannot exist in the same spiritual space.

111: The Utmost Purest Intentions

I’ve made 132 posts since December 22 on my journal. Today I made 42 of them private placing them in archives.

98: Pride

As I look back on the experience and choices I keep bumping up against the same wall: Pride. It has been the primary motivator behind my secret-keeping and escalating series of lies.

97.2: I Contain Multitudes (Part 2 of 2)

97.2: I contain multitudes (2 of 2)

Every word I’ve ever written or spoke-even the angry, bitter, & sarcastic words-are a spiritual plea to the people I love to know me. Every action is an attempt to be accepted & loved.

97.1: I Contain Multitudes (Part 1 of 2)

97.1: I Contain Multitudes (1 of 2)

We are all self-made blind to the kaleidoscope of wants, needs, and desires of the people around us. To see them more fully is to see ourselves more truthfully and honestly.

95: The Possibilities

I want things kept simple right now. The possibilities are fun to toss about but the reality is I’m in no rush…but it’s a pleasant thought. It’s nice to be reminded there are other possibilities.