When we let worldly desires drive us to satisfy our deepest desires for the moment at hand, we scatter our energy to the wind. It could be compared to chasing after perfection in a fallen world which makes as much sense as trying to swat a gnat when there’s a lion in the room ready to pounce.
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Bent out of Shape
When Mom was in the throes of Alzheimer’s Disease, her sewing room became a physical photo of what was going on in her mind. Things were in odd places or lost. Clutter began to be the norm. Everything seemed to be in disarray. Her kitchen mirrored more of her diminishing ability to organize. And her checkbook was next to impossible to figure out. Everything was bent out of shape. Since I cared for Mom on a regular basis, my heart ached for her. She used to be so kind and loving and always wanting to help others for as long Read More
The Man in a Hoodie
The early morning air felt cool and crisp as I set out on my usual walk. The sunflowers still had their heads bowed and a spider web at the base of a fire hydrant glistened in the first rays of the day as I headed toward the main road. I noticed a man in a hoodie walking towards me on the opposite side of the street. I ran my fingers over my front jeans pocket. I realized with a shudder that I had left my cell phone on the kitchen table. I avoided his eyes as he crossed over to Read More