Author Archives: wbgayle

Eyes. Windows to the soul. Tears. Prayer beads of sorrow and gladness. Pools and portals brimming with emotion, reflections of the heart’s innermost secrets. Sources of vision identifying who we are and guiding us through life’s maze.

Wounds. We hold anger much too close, wielding it like a sharp knife. We let it slice through us, severing all that is good from a heart wanting nothing but to love.  We are left cold and empty. Until we … Continue reading →

Wind gusting, repelling with expertise down streets and alleys, sweeping up everything in its wrath and wildly scattering the tattered remains with reckless abandon like a shrew whose testy temper got the best of her.

There are times when choices overwhelm us. We want clarity… yet it is elusive. Fear and doubt gnaw at our feet. Stay the course, one day at a time. Soon, moments of fleeting certainty will shine beacons of possibilities.

Dry. Tired. Wandering lost and thirsty in the wilderness. The pain and suffering experienced here is not punishment but holy time for preparation and meditation. Ready, we emerge stronger and refreshed.

The human family. Unique members yet all part of One. Differences serving to provide depth and texture to individuality. Bonds of unity created by listening to and loving the others.

Glass. Beauty spun into fantastic shapes, hushed awe falling over the crowd standing shoulder to shoulder.  Splendor emanating from his mind’s eye, brilliance inspired by the wonders found in the magnificence of creation. For more on Dale Chihuly’s amazing work … Continue reading →

To be or not to be, the question posed life or death preferred? Each day lived on the edge of destiny, uncertain of the vagaries of our fate yet trusting there is a master plan. The truth lies in the … Continue reading →

No matter how thin you slice it, there will always be two sides. Humbled, we can see both, less quick to judge others’ views. We cannot stand on both sides at the end of the day, but a greater understanding … Continue reading →