As many of you already know, I have been taking guitar lessons. I began that journey last autumn. Of course, at first, I was walking away from the lessons wondering if I had learned anything at all. But my passion for learning was strong, which got me through the first semester. In the second semester […]
The Only Risk
“There are always risks in freedom. The only risk in bondage is that of breaking free.” -Gait Belling When I was a kid, my oldest sister (18 years older) was married to a man who struggled with alcoholism. That was back in the days when it was expected that, should you get pregnant out of […]
The Journey of a Lifetime
“Searching for oneself is a journey of a lifetime. Life is what happens in between.” -Mateo from Warrior Nun Life is about constantly discovering who you are. Yes, it is a journey. It is a lifelong journey. If you were to ask my youngest self any question at all, the answer would be much different […]
The Simple Things
Today I am grateful for the simple things in my life. As with so many people, Covid-19 has turned my life a bit upside down here and there. Where once I used to resent technology, I now have an appreciation for the benefits of it when it comes to staying in touch with friends, family […]
The Purpose of Fear
I know. Many people think that you need to get rid of all of your fears and then you will be free of religious domination and of social convention. That is actually true. But it misses the point of what fear is all about. And let me be one to inform you that fears do […]
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