A Disconnect Follows My Soul

This is a Tweet showing a 46-second clip of Dennis Kucinich, a candidate for Ohio governor, speaking about banning assault weapons. Please listen to what he says before you read my response below. I just felt like I had to post this here as well because I sometimes find frustration in the fact that even…

The Fighting Granddaughter

Once, there was an old man who every day practiced martial arts. And one day, upon seeing the old man practice martial arts, his granddaughter came to him and said, “Grandfather, you’re so good at fighting. Teach me how to fight.” But he refused. She came to him on another day, and begged, “Please, grandfather.…

My Reflection

My reflection stares clear back at me even when I’m not looking in a mirror. All I have to do is close my eyes to gaze into my eyes, to confront the worse side of me who may not be as bad as he appears. Maybe I’m seeing myself as I wish others would. He…

Perception

When surrounded by darkness demons leading you astray focus not on what’s to bear anger, fear, sadness, despair instead, envision angels emerging to light the way.