Image compliments of: https://unsplash.com/photos/pug-lying-on-pet-bed-IL9vpVg6fPE?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash I’m bored, I’m bored, what should I do? I’m bored, I’m bored, I could skip to my Lou. I could sing a new song, I could dance a little jig, I could draw something small; I could dream something big. I could text an old friend I haven’t talked to in …
The Tipping Point
This is a short story that comes from my imagination. If there are any resemblances to anyone, it is purely coincidence. There are, however, many people who have some sort of alcohol use disorder and would benefit from a little help. If you are looking for ways to manage your drinking without cutting it out …
Innocence lost?
Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/a-brown-teddy-bear-sitting-on-top-of-a-sidewalk-KJKb-IB3PN4?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash Innocence born; trust, laughter, and smiles She has not a concern, a care, or worry, she is only but a child. Her beauty contagious as she shares and cares about all, No hatred, no anger, no reason to fight that she can recall. Lurking deep in the shadows, a stranger watches …
The metamorphosis
Image compliments of: https://unsplash.com/photos/three-pupas-VMKBFR6r_jg?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash From egg to caterpillar then pupa, some call a cocoon, a butterfly emerges, fluid forced from body to wings as they struggle to become what they will be soon. Their shell kept them safe to strengthen and grow. So much struggle and work yet out comes a butterfly feeling its legs, …
The Thief
This image compliments of: https://unsplash.com/photos/man-wearing-black-fedora-hat-and-black-suit-jacket-ew3-7k3sl-g?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash This poem is a little different than the standard poem. I know there are many types of rhyming schemes, but I don't think this fits any of them. To read it, it will help to know that The 2nd and 4th lines rhyme and then the next 2 will rhyme. …
Misty memories
It’s like a dream, a fog, a mist; a production of which I observed. The memories are sad, some filled with hope, others bitter and yet blurred. So much occurred at once, the loss of dreams, family, and pets The shattered hopes, the yet to come, unvoiced emotions leaving regrets. Time has a way of …
Seize the day
The morning is fresh, the sunrise is new, go out and seize the day, Yesterday left, tomorrow isn’t yet, and the here and now won’t stay. Live each moment, savor each memory, be present in your life, Time is short, opportunities abundant, no need for worries or strife. Call a friend, walk a dog, give …
Creating peace in ourselves
I’ve been reading and listening to various sources of secular and non-secular topics on practicing peace, changing habits, having joy, experiencing mindfulness, and ridding oneself of negativity. It has been interesting to listen to the various ways people find their center and manage to change habits and get healthy. There are some odd thought patterns …
Don’t let static distract you.
While commuting to work, I listen to a variety of stations or music from my iTunes library. In the mornings, I like to listen to uplifting music or stories from some of my favorite Christian stations. One morning I was listening to Pathway to Victory, which usually doesn’t tune in until I am about 8 …
Work with intention
Today, while walking into work through the employee entrance, I saw one of our doctors walking in with her service dog. I’ll call him Clyde for anonymity. Clyde accompanies her every Tuesday to clinic and is often seen walking through the halls, giving people a chance to destress. Clyde was very excited to jump out …
