A friend sent me this poem which spoke to my heart. Thank you Elaine Bloom. Your gift is finding the most healing words that shines brightness to help us find hope. The Oak Tree by Johnny Ray Ryder Jr. A mighty wind blew night and day. It stole the Oak Tree’s leaves away. ThenContinue reading “The Oak Tree”
Tag Archives: Hope
Opened my eyes
The other day a young man told me a story that opened my eyes to something that spoke to my heart. He shared a story of a professor who took an interest in his work at a time when he lost his way in a confusing world. This professor spoke to him drawing him intoContinue reading “Opened my eyes”
When I grow up I want to be a Candy Bar.
I met him the first day he began life in our fascinating world. His young parents were so proud, yet afraid of the fantastic responsibility of caring for this little boy. The wonder of young parents was laden with such thoughts as: Would we protect him and keep him safe?, Would we be able toContinue reading “When I grow up I want to be a Candy Bar.”
Hope for our City
Reflecting on the past few months about our city I had to park my thoughts of tragedy to create hope for the future. It is really difficult being positive each day when there is so many assaults on human beings. Assaults expressed by physical, verbal or mental violence. Our city is suck in a time whenContinue reading “Hope for our City”
Fill up the glass
While watching people in my life I have noticed them struggle. Everyone’s journey is so different and the hurdles are so self-defined. What challenges some is not so challenging for others. I guess that is what makes each of us so unique. Some of us are thinkers, analyzers while other are simply doers. You know thoseContinue reading “Fill up the glass”
It was never between you and them anyway
I read these writings from Mother Teresa and it affected me today. It makes perfect sense in the complex world we live in today. Her long-lasting words of leadership are messages that could simplify our relationships that need constant negotiation. I guess in the end we all have one maker to judge our life. HowContinue reading “It was never between you and them anyway”
A Staircase
D’Anthony was sitting at the back of bus riding home from the plastic factory where he just spend the last 16 hours working a double shift. Thank god for my mother he thought, she is so supportive of Laisha, his 6-year-old daughter. His mother is 78 years and lives in senior housing which is closeContinue reading “A Staircase”
Actually, I can…
There are many things that happen in life that seem insurmountable. Sometimes all bad luck converges at one time and it feels like there is no way out. Things happen that change the trajectory of your dreams by altering the course. There are definitely events that are out of our control. No matter how much weContinue reading “Actually, I can…”
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