Facing Forward
This concept had a powerful impact upon how I see the world. With that, this video was life-changing.
A very basic notion: take a moment and figure out what’s most important. Then act on that. Schedule those things FIRST, then work everything else in.
Nothing more dreadful to imagine than, at the end of my life, realizing I never did what’s truly important to me.
That said, watch this. Then act on it.
A friend and daughter
The gentle kiss upon her head
Witnessing sweetness
Circumstances speak
As I lay within my bed
Seeing life’s beauty
This day’s distractions
So now I seek clarity;
Facets of my life
Days like this make me weary. Most of my plans failed to launch. Yet I got stuff done. So, there’s that.
“My dad is dying”
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Sunlight’s debuting
Early morning darkness fades
Sounds of spring arise
Watching the dawn inch forward inspired this haiku. I anthropomorphise the sun, imagining pride and delight as humanity stirs underneath the reborn warmth. Perhaps there’s even love for us as we reawaken our striving.
So, here’s to a new day, it’s blessed possibilities, and all the potential you bring.
Sunlight piercing leaves
A rough hewn cross pulls my eyes
Birds break my thoughts
I watch a hummingbird
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My place
Is everywhere
And nowhere
Anywhere the sun
Shines or rain
Descends with
Grace and beauty
Such wretched sadness
Pained hearts and tears aplenty
Cold rain falling now