It hurts. It hurts when the shell breaks, to make room for the new. When the husk cracks, so that the green can push through. It hurts when we’re growing beyond what our constraints can restrain. Growth cannot be delayed but pushes through, despite the pain. I would like to tell you that that this … More A Poem: Growing Pains
“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you.” Maya Angelou “Duty makes us do things well…but love helps us do them beautifully.” Author Unknown “Ours is not … More Daily Inspiration, 26 Apr 17
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” Socrates “God of goodness, you enable us to rely on the faith of Abraham and of all the believers who have gone before us. May your love give us the courage to leave our … More Daily Inspiration, 3 Apr 17
Living Tree Poetry 