Motivational Monday Poem: Roots Deep

Mother Nature, oh beautiful and resilient How we’ve done you wrong We strip your minerals and Use your resources for our frivolous gain We value that which shines Over that which reflects the essence of all that’s true You speak Do we listen? You whimper in pain Do we come to your aid? You offerContinue reading “Motivational Monday Poem: Roots Deep”

Day Five of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey

DAY FIVE: Sing Out Today didn’t leave much time for writing. I spent most of the day in New York City attending the Broadway flea market for the very first time. As someone who has grown up with a deep appreciation of musical theatre and love being around Broadway, I try to go up andContinue reading “Day Five of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey”

Sunday SoulJourn: Spiritual Visit

20 September 2015 Just in case you haven’t heard, the Pope is coming to Philly! This would be a bigger deal for me if Catholicism, or Christianity in general, still offered solutions to my spiritual needs. Quite a few years have passed since I last found solace in the religion which I once treasured. ForContinue reading “Sunday SoulJourn: Spiritual Visit”

Motivational Monday: Beauty Surrounds and Inspires

This week’s Motivational Monday poem focuses on finding inspiration from nature’s beauty and using it to create something beautiful.

Sunday SoulJourn: Week One in My Spiritual Journey

Join me every Sunday as I reflect, ponder, and contemplate topics that tend to get overlooked as we sprint through life. I started this SoulJourn with my youngest sister as a welcome companion.

MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY: Ashore Thing

I’ve come so far Yet now’s the moment to decide Whether to find a way across Or remain isolated where I stand   Calm and serene As air meets water Nothing to fear but the unknown Does the depth of my will Keep my head above water   Shall I tread, ride, or fly InContinue reading “MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY: Ashore Thing”

Motivational Monday: Grave Markers

More than names and dates Our ancestral lineage lives on Through stories, memories, And mementos treasured through generations   Plots of land mark those who’ve passed on People loved, despised, or a blend of the two They made an impact, yet Has the effect withstood the test of time   Debate remains over religious andContinue reading “Motivational Monday: Grave Markers”