Author Archives: wbgayle

Breaking Free

Posted on July 3, 2013 by wbgayle

How can I break out of my brittle shell without destroying the protection it lends but allowing more light and fresh air to enter through the cracks? Do not fear breaking through barriers. Fear not taking the chances to be … Continue reading →

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Eternal Light

Posted on July 2, 2013 by wbgayle

Light reflects from sources of energy, the sun, moon, and stars. We can be a source of spiritual energy reflecting upon others the everlasting light of God that guides us together in ways of joy and peace.

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Concealed Weapon

Posted on July 1, 2013 by wbgayle

Power. Beneficial when used to do good things. But used as a means of control or to impose too much influence, it becomes a source of evil that creates a destructive imbalance of power.

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Common Ground

Posted on June 30, 2013 by wbgayle

Hard work. Relationships demand perseverance and compromise to discover the threads that bind you together even when times are rough.  Brokenness comes when you are not willing to put in the hard work.

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Sense and Sensibilities

Posted on June 29, 2013 by wbgayle

With edges sharper than any sword, words can slice through even the thickest skin when used as a weapon. Handle them with care and precision so as to do no harm, to build up rather than tear down, and to … Continue reading →

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Writing Art

Posted on June 28, 2013 by wbgayle

Crisp, white flesh, smooth, red skin dappled with green. Succulent juice drips down her chin as the sweet taste satisfies hunger and thirst at the same time.  Working her way around the outside until nothing remains but the seeds of … Continue reading →

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Too Many Irons in the Fire

Posted on June 27, 2013 by wbgayle

I constantly feel torn when I take on too much. Unable to be intentional, I  am forlorn. I constantly feel torn when unhappy choices warn me I have lost my touch. I constantly feel torn when I take on too … Continue reading →

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Summertime

Posted on June 26, 2013 by wbgayle

Summertime is here. The days long, the heat intense. The sun’s full power is near. Summertime is here. January a memory, now it’s midyear. Air is thick, humidity is dense. Summertime is here. The days long, the heat intense.

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Breaking Free

Posted on June 25, 2013 by wbgayle

We hold ourselves hostage by decisions we make, unwise choices that lead us down wrong paths without any clear direction. How can we extricate ourselves? Sometimes it comes down to the faith and trust we hold.

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Metamorphosis II

Posted on June 24, 2013 by wbgayle

Outward changes are hard though we quickly move on. It is the inward transitions from the continuous series of births and deaths of inner selves in search of life’s deeper meaning that send ripples outward.

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