John Chianelli, Writer

Broken dreams

I was traveling with friends on a business trip where we speaking at a conference in downtown LA. One of my friends, Rachel suggested that find the cheesiest open bus tour of Hollywood to soak up the experience. The cheesy tour in all of its glory was perfect including a want-to-been actor as aContinue reading “Broken dreams”

Outside the inside door

Emotional jumbles can lead to pure understanding when we allow it to happen. It does not take analysis, mind power or pain to find the clarity necessary to feel the depth of your heart. When we dig deep enough a straight path emerges from our soul. Our best understanding comes from simply listening to ourContinue reading “Outside the inside door”

Come in we’re Open

Dear Blog, I am back, sorry I have been so neglectful. Life has a habit of getting in the way or setting up walls that keep me from you. But this habit is about to change. I am back, brighter, with more insight, stronger than before. I missed you, it feels good to be here.Continue reading “Come in we’re Open”

Film Festival

This weeks photo challenge is Nostalgia. The last few weeks I have been traveling teaching and my heart seemed full of memories of my Father. He loved to watch classics films. Funny thing about him was he could watch them over and over yet still be immersed in the story. There would be no doubt thatContinue reading “Film Festival”

Begining and the end

Fall has arrived in Wisconsin. Thank you God for the crisp air, the harvest and the rain that nourishes the earth you created. This has been a rich week, full of your grace in all parts of my life. Thank you for Jill, Father and the healing she brings into my life. Let your willContinue reading “Begining and the end”

In our lungs…

Psalm 34 1:22. I bless God with every chance I get, my lungs expand with his praise. Abba, thank you for this wonderful day, my time with Jill and the healing you bring into my life. Today is 3 of 16 I trust you God

Branch out

Me, my camera and how I see the world. Peaceful underneath a Tree Milwaukee, Wisconsin Quest

Hallelujah

This past spring we took a trip to Sedona Arizona as a family. As Josh, Diane and I looked over the mountains, it was like we could see for enternity. Out in the distance the Chapel on the Hill was snuggled in the moutain calling us to the cross. Today is 2 of 16. Continue reading “Hallelujah “

Find Me Father

Let your light shine down on me is one of my favorite songs. As I am still listening for his direction I think of his light surrounding my every moment. 1 of 16.

Que réserve l’avenir?

(Que réserve l’avenir? translation, What does the future hold) Looking back and it is impossible to see, brooding about how things could have been, The regrets, the time and the habits of the past, keep us stuck in the win. Looking back it is impossible to see. Brooding about how things could have been, ItContinue reading “Que réserve l’avenir?”