img source I was only 15 when Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa. His achievements will be remembered for generations, both in his country and across the world. Today the world mourns the loss of this icon of peace and reconciliation. Though I hadn’t studied the life of Nelson Mandela, I […]
Years ago, when adulthood was first budding and aspirations were as tall as mountains I dreamed of writing books. In my early years of college I was swept away by a world of inspirational writing that claimed I could be different; even better than who I was. Those marketers of the imagination and heart persuaded […]
Pulsating throbs are ever present reminding me of the costs. And yet all I can think about is when can we dance again. Both realities are present and yet one completely overwhelms. I hurt and I love. And love is all that matters. I wince but still drift into dreamy imaginations; Envisioning a place of […]
The other day I asked myself the question, why isn’t a happy home enough? Healthy children who love you, a spouse that respects and trust you — why can’t that be enough? The scenario is very familiar: the successful person who gets his dreams but loses his soul or forfeits his most important relationships. They […]