Isolated in addiction, in fear, in resentment, in the fog of stupor, we reach desperation, each in our own way, but sooner or later, with firm decision or floundering for some string of hope, for any steady stone… finally we […]
Continue reading »Definition of Hope
The real definition of hope is it’s an earnest expectation of good. ~ David S Hope doesn’t mean wanting a result but demanding to continue the behavior causing the undesired present. Hope isn’t a wish list, awaiting God’s checks. No […]
Continue reading »Drop the Thought
Never think of pain or danger or enemies a moment longer than is necessary to fight them. ~ Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged (from Myra Dean) A nonsense song of my youth, You will feel no pain as we drive you […]
Continue reading »Influence
I don’t want to do some of the things I used to do – eat poorly, speak harshly, or have a short fuse. They have lost their appeal. As much influence as I know I will have on this little boy’s […]
Continue reading »Transformed
Damaged people, here — stripped by life, by fear. Hurting people gathered, a tumultuous, broken herd. Dangerous folk assembled, no spark of hope to kindle, despairing, maimed, at wits’ end, insane. Beloved people here, relieved of guilt and fear. […]
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