Freedom, what is it? Is it a mindset? Is it a way of being? Maybe it’s both. Freedom seems nice. Can one achieve it? Is it a destination, something final, definitive? Or is it a journey, fluid, continuous; something to always be striving for but that has no end? Freedom seems nice for a country.Continue reading “Freedom”
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Piece by Piece
As my birthday rolls around, I feel like sharing what I wrote last year around this time. This story still resonates with me (with some edits). Birthdays are interesting…and growing up, or really the act of becoming is one that is saturated with much emotion. When I was a child, birthdays seemed to be soContinue reading “Piece by Piece”
Stretching to Bloom
I’ve always tried to fit into society’s box of expectations. It is one of paradoxes and contradictions. You’d think these contradictions would fill the box that there wouldn’t be room for a single person, but ironically when you make yourself small enough you end up fitting in the box. Then there was my box ofContinue reading “Stretching to Bloom”
Vulnerable Evolution
Can we evolve? Will we ever evolve? Evolution requires that we put our fears in a holding place and step into courage. To evolve we must move towards a vast feeling of vulnerability. Much will need to be left behind and much will be unknown while we move in the direction of our evolution. VulnerabilityContinue reading “Vulnerable Evolution”
‘Tis the Season
As the calendar changes from summer months to autumn months, people begin to use the phrase, “‘Tis the season”. This could mean the holiday season is approaching. It also means it’s that time of year for things like “the sniffles” or the common cold etc. However, I say there’s something more important that comes thisContinue reading “‘Tis the Season”