Change

To the next person who tells me “change would be good for you.” Let me tell you a story. Change. We are all shifting and moving simultaneously day to day; transitioning from one action or idea to another. It’s inevitable. It’s a part of life. I get it and need that as we all do….

Not Even Myself

Ever gone on vacation and you didn’t know what to do first, so you did nothing at all. How much more did your body just need to rest rather than to do? I could easily fall asleep here, sitting in a comfy chair in the corner of the cottage while tree shadows danced in the…

Room 401

7:55am prayer, Father, don’t allow me to get in the way of Your purpose today. The door shuts behind me as I frantically pat my pockets for the room key. Acknowledging I have it I press 1 as my stomach flip flops at the downward motion. Ding, the door opens and I step out under…

Lunch

Here. I know this spot. My elbow an anchor for my head. Thoughts dance for an hour before returning to the grind. Between bites, I ponder what I want to be when I grow up and sort through tasks on my to do list, stopping every few minutes to take in the sunshine and watch…

The Moment You Realize…

Your body doesn’t recuperate as fast as it once did. After my volleyball game last night, I crashed hard. My dream state I can’t really recall, but I know I was way into what was going on behind these eyelids, then…an annoying sound plucked me from my sleep. With one eye open, I rolled over…

Mountain of Rest

I took a trip to Forest Falls, CA to rest and refresh these bones. A mountain of trees, a quiet community, whispering winds, and breathtaking views left me in awe of nature. I’m left wondering one thing, when can I go back. To to read more on this story, click here.

Utopia of Rest

I sit by the pool, reading a book, as the sun dips just beyond the horizon. I figure I have an hour tops before I need to search for light to finish the pages. There’s silence here, even in the hum of the freeway near by and wind blowing through the trees, I still hear…